Sentence examples for mean programmes from inspiring English sources

That's why proper investment in public-service broadcasting is vital - I mean programmes, not new buildings or executive salaries.

The state-owned Xinhua news agency explains that such lapses will mean programmes and films are outlawed should they appear to cheerlead for "vulgar" values.

Responding to the BBC Trust's criticism in its review of BBC1 and BBC2's service licence of "collectible hunting" shows, the spokesman said that did not necessarily mean programmes such as Cash in the Attic, Car Booty, Bargain Hunt and To Buy or Not to Buy would no longer be screened.

And by entertain, the majority of the public do not normally mean programmes about arts and culture, news and current affairs, religion, education or children, but popular entertainment from Strictly Come Dancing to Top Gear and The Great British Bake Off.

That there is now genuine competition among them for the best talent, that the internet and the international viewing audience now mean programme makers can circumvent traditional channels and commissioners if they feel they're making no headway for them.

For a population of 100 million people, this would mean programme costs differ substantially – $1 million in the former and $7 million in the latter sub region.

But it also means programmes, advocacy and campaigns need to become even better integrated at local, national and global levels.

This means programmes that are geared to the workplace and careers services highly attuned to the employment market.

For NTDs, UHC means programmes will be much more effective as it guarantees the health facilities, workforce, infrastructure and supply chains needed to deliver treatments.

"But when they are there it is important that we deal with their offending behaviour – that means programmes consistent with the best evidence, targeted at those who pose the greatest threat".

'You had this intense internal competition which meant programme makers weren't focusing on the audience but on each other - never a good idea.