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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic
Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA sig-
nals.

Short accounts of facts, events and publicly ex-
pressed views, reportage and actuality.

Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon 
the news, generally in different presentation style or 
concept, including debate, or analysis.

Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in 
the widest sense.

Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.

Programme intended primarily to educate, of which 
the formal element is fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Programmes concerned with any aspect of national 
or regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.

Programmes about the natural sciences and tech-
nology.

Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually 
of light-entertainment nature, not covered by other 
categories. Examples include: quizzes, panel 
games, personality interviews.

Commercial music, which would generally be con-
sidered to be of current popular appeal, often fea-
turing in current or recent record sales charts.

Contemporary modern music, usually written and 
performed by young musicians.

Current contemporary music considered to be 
"easy-listening", as opposed to Pop, Rock or Clas-
sical, or one of the specialised music styles, Jazz, 
Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but 
not always, vocal, and usually of short duration.

Classical music for general, rather than specialist 
appreciation. Examples of music in this category 
are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.

Performances of major orchestral works, sympho-
nies, chamber music, etc., and including Grand Op-
era.

Musical styles not fitting into any of the other cate-
gories. Particularly used for specialist music of 
which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are examples.

Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological 
information.

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.

For programmes targeted at a young audience, pri-
marily for entertainment and interest, rather than 
where the objective is to educate.

Programmes about people and things that influence 
them individually or in groups. Includes: sociology, 
history, geography, psychology and society.

Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or 
Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.

Involving members of the public expressing their 
views either by phone or at a public forum.

Features and programmes concerned with travel to 
near and far destinations, package tours and travel 
ideas and opportunities. Not for use for announce-
ments about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.

Programmes concerned with recreational activities 
in which the listener might participate. Examples in-
clude, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collecting, 
Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by im-
provisation.