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# they misspelled 'program' -- why?
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 3:01, archived)
# It's English
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 3:07, archived)
# "Programme" is a word used exclusively by the BBC
I think they trademarked it.
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 3:19, archived)
# 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
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 3:22, archived)
# 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.
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 3:29, archived)
# "Programme" is correct in British English in all uses except a computer program.
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 9:10, archived)
# 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.
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 10:18, archived)
# *Tip-toes towards the door*
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 10:55, archived)
# It's stralia that's why
(, Thu 14 Nov 2013, 10:07, archived)