"Programme" is a word used exclusively by the BBC
I think they trademarked it.
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Thu 14 Nov 2013, 3:19,
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they've spelt it both ways
'cause we're multi cultural
i always thought program was a tv show and a programme was a schedule of events
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Thu 14 Nov 2013, 3:22,
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i always thought program was a tv show and a programme was a schedule of events
The BBC is particularly fond of the "programme" form
using it even in "computer programme".
I always imagine that means the code is printed out in copperplate script on heavy card with delicately scalloped edges.
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Thu 14 Nov 2013, 3:29,
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I always imagine that means the code is printed out in copperplate script on heavy card with delicately scalloped edges.
"Programme" is correct in British English in all uses except a computer program.
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Thu 14 Nov 2013, 9:10,
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Ahh... but...
You can have a TV programme about a computer program. That would be a computer programme. A programme about programs.
It's all part of the clever plan to be able to spot those sneaky Americans on the Internet.
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Thu 14 Nov 2013, 10:18,
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It's all part of the clever plan to be able to spot those sneaky Americans on the Internet.
Sounds slightly more palatable than
Sex therapy with Fatman Scoop and his wife. I puked backwards.
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Thu 14 Nov 2013, 8:08,
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