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public service generalist channel

BBC One

Identify BBC One’s national and English regional editions before choosing local news or a shared viewing plan.

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public service generalist channel

BBC Two

Identify BBC Two in the UK and choose a documentary, a national edition or a dated transmission.

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rolling news channel

BBC News

Find the BBC News rolling television channel through the UK guide or the BBC’s documented international routes.

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public service culture channel

BBC Four

Identify BBC Four, check the correct Freeview position and find a scheduled repeat or an older programme.

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regional generalist network channel

ITV1

Identify ITV1’s mainstream programmes and distinguish an ITVX regional stream from the regional edition received through television.

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general entertainment channel

ITV2

Find ITV2 reality and comedy programmes after the ITVBe move, keeping a franchise, series and individual episode distinct.

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general entertainment channel

ITV3

Identify ITV3 British drama and archive editions, including why an older programme may keep bars at the sides of the picture.

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general entertainment and sport channel

ITV4

Distinguish ITV4 live sport, event sessions, highlights and sport-related factual programmes before choosing what to watch.

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public service generalist channel

Channel 4

Identify Channel 4’s publicly owned commercial model, main television channel and wider episode-led streaming service.

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film channel distinct from production division

Film4

Distinguish the UK Film4 television channel, a film in streaming and a Film4 Productions credit before planning to watch.

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entertainment channel

E4

Choose between E4’s comedy, drama and entertainment and More4’s lifestyle-based factual programmes within Channel 4’s family.

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news channel

Sky News

Identify English-language Sky News and choose between its rolling live feed, a complete programme, an interview, an article and a podcast.

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sports channel

Sky Sports Main Event

Use the UK Sky Sports guide to distinguish Main Event, Sky Sports F1 and additional streams.

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specialist motorsport channel

Sky Sports F1

Use the UK Sky Sports guide to distinguish Main Event, Sky Sports F1 and additional streams.

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sports channel

TNT Sports 1

Identify TNT Sports 1, the former BT Sport branding and the current UK television and HBO Max routes.

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entertainment channel

U&Dave (formerly Dave)

Identify U&Dave’s comedy and factual entertainment, and distinguish a new commission from an episode already available to watch.

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broadcast network

ABC (US network)

Identify ABC network programmes, local affiliates, ABC News Live and official website routes.

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broadcast network

NBC

NBC network programmes, local stations and official discovery.

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broadcast network

FOX (US network)

FOX broadcast programming versus FOX News and FOX One platform.

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public television network

PBS

Choose a local PBS live stream or an on-demand programme, and understand why Passport membership answers a different question.

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news network

CNN

Identify CNN's US television channel, named related channels and official streaming routes.

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business news network

CNBC

Identify CNBC's television service and the Global, Data and full-episode choices in CNBC+.

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business news network

Bloomberg Television

Find the Bloomberg Television programme and regional lineup that match a business-news request.

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sports television network

ESPN

Identify ESPN, ESPN2 and ACC Network and choose the official listing that matches an event.

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sports television network

ESPN2

Identify ESPN, ESPN2 and ACC Network and choose the official listing that matches an event.

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sports television network

FS1 / Fox Sports 1

Identify FS1 within FOX Sports and match a sports event or studio programme to its listed destination.

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factual television channel brand

National Geographic

Find the named US National Geographic channel and release route for a documentary or programming event.

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factual television channel

Discovery Channel

Identify a US Discovery Channel series and distinguish a dated premiere announcement from the current network guide.

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factual entertainment channel brand

HISTORY

Identify a HISTORY television episode and use the channel’s official provider check for locked catch-up.

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entertainment channel

AMC

Find an AMC television listing or match a particular series and episode in AMC+.

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entertainment network brand

FX

Use FX’s programme listings to identify a series, its season and the official Hulu destination.

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classic film channel

Turner Classic Movies / TCM

Find a TCM film, hosted double bill or East or West live feed, and check the separate Watch TCM catalogue.

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entertainment channel brand

TNT (US)

Check the exact TNT television listing for a US sports broadcast, wrestling edition or movie.

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children animation channel brand

Cartoon Network

Identify a US Cartoon Network episode, an animated series version or a separately announced streaming production.

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children entertainment channel brand

Nickelodeon

Find a Nickelodeon show, a Nick Jr. preschool programme or a dated US special.

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public service television network

CBC Television

Separate a local CBC Television stream from Gem’s on-demand catalogue, CBC News Explore and CBC News Network.

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generalist television network

CTV

CTV network programmes, local stations and current official app route.

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generalist television network

Citytv

Citytv broadcast programmes, local CityNews and Citytv+ relationship.

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generalist television network

Global Television

Global entertainment network versus Global News and local station route.

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sports television feed

TSN1

Identify TSN1 within TSN's five television feeds and find the exact route listed for a programme or event.

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regional sports channel

Sportsnet Ontario

Identify the Ontario regional feed and the viewing conditions attached to a game.

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public service french television network

ICI TÉLÉ

Find the regional ICI TÉLÉ live service and distinguish it from the ICI TOU.TV viewing destination.

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french language television network

TVA

Choose TVA live television, a TVA+ programme collection or the separate TVA Sports route.

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local news channel

CP24

Find a Toronto-area CP24 programme, local update or dated special.

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rolling news channel

CBC News Network

Separate a local CBC Television stream from Gem’s on-demand catalogue, CBC News Explore and CBC News Network.

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public service generalist channel

SBS (Australia)

Identify SBS's main television service and its relationship to multilingual, specialist and digital outputs.

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commercial television network

Seven / Channel 7

Identify Seven's main channel, companion services and official 7plus viewing routes.

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public service news brand and channel

ABC News (Australia)

Choose an Australian ABC television service, its state feed and the documented ABC iview route.

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film television channel

SBS World Movies

Identify SBS's dedicated film channel and distinguish a scheduled film from an on-demand selection.

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commercial multichannel

7mate

Identify Seven's main channel, companion services and official 7plus viewing routes.

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hindi general entertainment channel

StarPlus

Identify JioStar’s named entertainment, sports, film, children’s and regional channels without mixing them with a streaming platform.

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hindi general entertainment channel

Sony Entertainment Television

Identify Sony’s Indian entertainment, regional, film, children’s and factual channel families without mixing them with its platform or production business.

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hindi general entertainment channel

Zee TV

Understand ZEE’s television clusters and preserve the channel, language and edition when identifying a programme.

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general entertainment channel

Colors

Identify JioStar’s named entertainment, sports, film, children’s and regional channels without mixing them with a streaming platform.

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sports television channel

Star Sports 1

Identify JioStar’s named entertainment, sports, film, children’s and regional channels without mixing them with a streaming platform.

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sports television channel

Sony Sports Ten 1

Use the full Sony Sports Ten service name and programme-specific language information when identifying a sports broadcast.

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hindi film channel

Zee Cinema

Understand ZEE’s television clusters and preserve the channel, language and edition when identifying a programme.

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hindi news channel

Aaj Tak

Identify Aaj Tak’s Hindi news formats and distinguish the live channel, video reports and separately managed fact-check section.

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english news channel

NDTV 24x7

Choose the relevant NDTV language and edition rather than treating every live destination as one universal feed.

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public service news channel

DD News

Identify the Hindi DD News service and choose a particular bulletin, specialist programme or regional contribution.

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generalist television channel

TF1

Identify TF1’s main French television channel and distinguish TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films, LCI and the TF1+ platform.

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public service generalist channel

France 2

Identify France 2’s national general television programming and find a particular edition within the wider france.tv catalogue.

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public service regional generalist channel

France 3

Identify France 3’s national channel, ICI regional news editions and territorially rooted fiction, magazines and documentaries.

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public service television channel

France 5

Choose a France 5 documentary, knowledge programme or discussion with the format and depth needed for your viewing purpose.

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european public culture channel and platform

ARTE

Identify ARTE’s cultural programming and choose the particular language version and official viewing route you need.

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generalist television channel

M6

Identify M6’s French television programmes, from Le 1245 and Le 1945 to investigations, consumer formats and entertainment series.

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international news channels

France 24

Distinguish France 24’s French, English, Arabic and Spanish news channels and identify the language feed you want.

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international francophone television network

TV5MONDE

Distinguish TV5MONDE’s regional television feeds, specialist services and TV5MONDEplus on-demand catalogue.

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public service generalist channel

Das Erste

Identify Das Erste within ARD and distinguish a broadcaster’s production credit from the television channel and online programme.

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public service generalist channel

ZDF

Distinguish ZDF’s main channel, the broadcaster and its streaming catalogue when finding a programme or a live transmission.

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commercial generalist channel

RTL (Germany)

Identify Germany’s main RTL television channel through its entertainment, journalism and real-life formats, distinct from other RTL markets and RTL+.

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commercial generalist channel

ProSieben

Identify the German ProSieben channel and choose its live Joyn entry or the correct series or special.

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public service culture channel

3sat

Identify 3sat’s shared cultural television service and distinguish its live channel from a particular on-demand programme.

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international public broadcaster

DW

Identify DW English television and choose the current weekly or monthly programme guide without confusing a downloadable schedule with saved video.

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public service generalist channel

Rai 1

Identify Rai 1’s Italian general television programming and find the intended full programme or episode through official Rai routes.

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public service generalist channel

Rai 2

Find Italy’s Rai 2 live feed, a Tg2 bulletin or a separate current-affairs programme on RaiPlay.

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public service generalist channel

Rai 3

Identify Rai 3’s Italian journalism, culture and regional programming, including the particular TGR news edition you want.

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commercial generalist channel

Canale 5

Compare Italy’s Canale 5, Italia 1 and Rete 4 using their current programme hubs, then distinguish the guide, a complete episode and a short promo.

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commercial generalist channel

Italia 1

Compare Italy’s Canale 5, Italia 1 and Rete 4 using their current programme hubs, then distinguish the guide, a complete episode and a short promo.

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commercial generalist channel

LA7

Identify LA7’s Italian current-affairs and entertainment programming and distinguish a complete programme from a discussion extract.

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religious music network

3ABN Praise Him Music Network

Choose the named 3ABN Christian music or teaching network and its official programme route.

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religious teaching network

3ABN Proclaim! Network

Choose the named 3ABN Christian music or teaching network and its official programme route.

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entertainment channel brand

A&E

Find A&E’s US live channel or check the season, caption label and access status of a Storage Wars episode.

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streaming news service

ABC News Live

Identify ABC network programmes, local affiliates, ABC News Live and official website routes.

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college sports network

ACC Network

Identify ESPN, ESPN2 and ACC Network and choose the official listing that matches an event.

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entertainment channel brand

AFRO

Find the US AFRO TV service or identify a named AFRO-produced daytime talk show.

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specialist dog programming streaming brand

AKC TV

Find a specific dog competition, named AKC series or official AKC.TV viewing route.

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regional sports network

Altitude Sports

Check a Denver Nuggets or Colorado Avalanche game, its assigned broadcaster and your local Altitude Sports restrictions.

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factual television channel

American Heroes Channel

Recognise American Heroes Channel in US television guides and locate a named history or military documentary.

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factual television channel brand

Animal Planet

Locate an Animal Planet series or identify the specific US Puppy Bowl edition and its announced viewing routes.

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