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The English Programme 1976

Status
Ended
First Aired
September 20, 1976
Last Aired
October 24, 2003
Format
70 seasons · 301 eps
Created By
Bill Naughton, Charlie Stafford, Stephen Warbeck
Network
ITV1
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What is The English Programme?

The English Programme is a long-running television series that was produced by Thames Television. The series, which debuted in 1976 and concluded in 2003, was designed specifically for use in schools and colleges.

Type
TV series
Year
1976
Status
Ended
Episodes
301
First aired
Sep 20, 1976
Last aired
Oct 24, 2003
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Documentary, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
Format
70 seasons · 301 episodes
Status
Ended
Network
ITV1
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The English Programme is a long-running television series that was produced by Thames Television. The series, which debuted in 1976 and concluded in 2003, was designed specifically for use in schools and colleges. Its primary purpose was to provide educational content suitable for English language and literature syllabuses. The programming featured a diverse range of material, including classic plays and contemporary dramas. In addition to these theatrical works, the series incorporated poetry anthologies and documentaries to support its educational goals. The show utilized a variety of formats to present this material to its student audience. Credits for the production include a wide range of personnel, such as actors, actresses, directors, writers, and producers who contributed to the series throughout its multi-decade run. By combining drama and documentary elements, the program served as a resource for academic study within the English curriculum. As an established educational series, it remained a consistent fixture for students and educators over the course of its twenty-seven years on the air.

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  • Access to a diverse range of classic plays and contemporary dramas.
  • Includes valuable poetry anthologies and supplementary documentaries.
  • Provides a comprehensive resource for English language and literature students.
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  • The content is specifically curated for educational syllabuses rather than general entertainment.

Watch it if you are interested in the history of educational broadcasting or require supplemental material for English literature studies.

The series maintains an instructional tone with a pacing structured to support academic learning environments.

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It is a valuable resource for those interested in literature, drama, or the history of educational television.

How long does it take to binge?

As the series ran from 1976 to 2003, it contains a substantial amount of content that is not intended for traditional binge-watching.

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