The phrase "a couple of programmes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to two or a few specific programmes, often in contexts like discussing events, shows, or software.
Example: "I have a couple of programmes lined up for the weekend that I am really looking forward to."
Alternatives: "a few programmes" or "two programmes".
"The delayed kick-off meant we had to move a couple of programmes but that was not a problem because we've five sports channels," said a spokesman.
Although there have been a couple of programmes offering this specialism for up to a decade or more, in the last five years a number of other institutions have entered the market.
Fortunately for those whose supervisors don't have Japanese connections already, a couple of programmes run by the British Council might offer a solution.
It's really good to see the iPad apps work on 3G rather than just wifi, but when will be in a position to be able to download a couple of programmes when we are connected to wifi and then watch on the move when data connections are unavailable ?
Why don't you come in and try to do a couple of programmes with us?" So I helped out.
For our part, MadLab's been featured in a couple of BBC programmes that flit from smallpox to amateur biology (the so-called terror/ error debate) in a matter of seconds, inferring that a "bunch of kids in a garage" can accidentally bring down humanity with equipment bought on eBay.
Turing had contributed to a couple of radio programmes on the BBC Third Programme (sadly now lost) but otherwise his wide-ranging work on artificial intelligence and morphology seemed the stuff of specialist journals.
I've watched a couple of really classy programmes on the war in Afghanistan on BBC3".
A couple of similar amnesty programmes were tried before, and failed, but this one seems to be working.
I've watched a couple of really classy programmes on the war in Afghanistan on BBC3". On and on he goes, until he has the advantage even of me, a telly obsessive.
I started a role with the English handball association in Bedford in September and have just been to Hungary coaching a couple of England academy programmes – I run the one in Bedford for athletes based there.
