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# 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)