(AmE) what's the difference between ''show'' and ''programme'' ? (BrE)
Despierta America, ESPN, National TV (not a channel but what it is broadcasted in your contry), CNN ... what are they called in the U.K and in the U.S.A?

Are they a TV show or a TV programme? what makes one different from the other?

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(AmE) what's the difference between ''show'' and ''programme'' ? (BrE)
Despierta America, ESPN, National TV (not a channel but what it is broadcasted in your contry), CNN ... what are they called in the U.K and in the U.S.A?

Are they a TV show or a TV programme? what makes one different from the other?

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In the UK, there is a difference between a TV show and a TV programme.

'TV show' usually refers to a particular type of light entertainment product - a show often has a celebrity host or hosts, and may involve any combination of  interviews, music and comedy.

'TV programme' covers a wider range of broadcasts, including more serious ones.  The term 'programme' covers broadcasts which are not 'shows' - for example, reportage, documentaries and dramas.

In short, all shows are programmes, but not all programmes are shows.

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In the USA, TV shows and TV programs are both broadcast on TV channels. "TV show" is more common, but both are used.

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US:   What Gary said.
Despierta America is a show  (or program, but show is more common)
ESPN and CNN are channels
I am not familiar with National TV

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