particular time.
Broadcast
–
to transmit a
television programme.
Presenter
–
a person who
introduces a television
programme.
Repeat
–
a programme that has
already been on TV once and is
being shown again.
Live
–
if a programme is “live”,
it is shown as it happens.
Prime time TV
–
when most
people are watching TV
Breaking news
–
important
news that interrupts a
programme.
Rolling news
–
news that is
continually updated, often 24
hours a day.
Anchor
–
someone whose job
is to control a news programme,
presenting news stories and
talking to reporters.
On
–
if something is “on”
television, it is being shown
on TV.
M: Hey, it’s 8 pm. The news is
on Channel 6. Switch over,
could you?
D: No! I’m watching
Baywatch
.
M: You’ve already seen this
episode, it’s a repeat. Give me the remote!
D: It’s my favourite show.
M: Well, at least let me flick over to the news
while the commercials are on.
D: OK.
[He gives her the remote and she changes
the channel.]
M: Oh no. It’s the weather. I’ve missed the
headlines. Hang on, maybe that new talk
show on Channel 9 is on. The host is really
funny. And he usually has great guests.
[She
changes the channel.]
D: But what about
Baywatch
?!
M: I hate
Baywatch
! Anyway, you watch too
much TV. You’re a total couch potato.
D: I want
Baywatch
!
M: I know. Let’s see what film there is on
Channel 13. If there isn’t anything good, you
can watch
Baywatch
. OK?
