Alex, television

These sows are about real life: a ​ (a)   features animals, plants, etc. a ​ (b)   features people

• wildlife programme
• reality show

These are dramas which involve a continuing story with the same set of characters: a ​ (a)   is usually set in a historical context; a ​ (b)   is set in a contemporary, modern context.

• costume drama
• soap opera

They are about real events/stories happening at the moment: a​ (a)   has feature stories about different topics in the news; the ​ (b)   is made up of shorter stories about the most current (immediate) events.

• current affairs programme
• news

Both involve a competition between teams or individuals: a ​ (a)   can have many formats, including a quiz format;

a​ (b)   limited to question/answer formats.

• game show
• quizis

Both are comedies/funny: a ​ (a)   has a lot of short comedy pieces; a ​ (b)   is normally a single story and

the stories connect in some way from episode to episode although each episode is self-contained.

• sketch show
• sitcom

Both are factual programmes: a ​ (a)   can be on any factual topic, e.g. scientific historical, cultural, and is made from real footage; a ​ (b)   is often about historical events and includes re-enacted sequences, ie. sequences performed by actors but made to look real.

• documentary
• docudrama

Both involve more than one programme: a ​ (a)   can be factual or, in a drama series, each episode is usually a different story, but with the same characters; a ​ (b)   is a single story broken up into different episodes.

• series
• serial

Both are exciting and often involve danger and facing and solving a problem: a ​ (a)   can be a combination of genres or types, it can include sci-fi, fantasy, detective, action type content, but it’s always made to create excitement (or’thrills); a ​ (b)   usually focuses only on police work in connection with crime and as a series has the same characters with a different story every episode.

• thriller
• detective series

I love watching ​ (a)   that take me on virtual safaris, where I can witness the beauty of nature and learn about different animal species.

​ (b)   transport viewers to different eras with their lavish sets, exquisite costumes, and intricate storytelling.

I prefer to watch the ​ (c)   to stay updated on current events and global developments.

​ (d)   like "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" test contestants' knowledge and wit as they aim for the grand prize.

The ​ (e)   I'm watching follows the daily antics of a group of friends living in the same apartment building.

• wildlife programs
• costume dramas
• news
• game shows
• sitcom

​ (a)   offer a window into the real world, shedding light on important issues and providing valuable insights.

The ​ (b)   show had me in stitches with its hilarious characters and clever comedic sketches.

The ​ (c)   recreated historical events with such realism that it felt like a journey back in time.

The ​ (d)   I'm following is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge that leaves me eagerly awaiting each new episode.

The ​ (e)   kept me on the edge of my seat as I tried to solve the mysteries alongside the brilliant detective.

• detective series
• serial
• docudrama
• sketch
• documentaries