"stream programme" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
You would typically use it when talking about a broadcast or webcast of a video or audio programme, such as a news bulletin or concert. For example, "I caught the live stream programme of the U2 concert last night, and it was amazing!"
"Most of the best graduates are lost to the private sector" The biggest obstacle for the civil service in attracting and recruiting top graduate talent may, ironically, be its flagship fast stream programme.
With this year's scheme about to open, we asked Guardian readers who successfully applied to the fast stream programme and who now either work for or have previously worked for the civil service what they enjoyed best and least about the work.
It is still essential, however, that their total reward – salary and pension – is at a level that is not only fair and appropriate to the size of job, but also at a level that allows the civil service to continue to attract, motivate and retain the best graduates into the fast stream programme, which is the life blood of the future senior civil service.
"Because I feel lonely I like to sleep, stay home and stream programmes," she says, "[I'm] not very active compared to how I would be at home".
The fast-stream programme lasts approximately four years and then people are expected to be promoted to the next grade up.
AN EMPLOYER SAYS... Sue Nickson, deputy head of fast-stream marketing, Cabinet Office We run the graduate fast-stream programme (< href="http://www.careers.civil-service. gov.uk">www.careers.civil-service. gov.uk) on behalf of the Civil Service.
In the UK, Breaking Bad is a very clear winner as the most streamed programme during the 13 week survey period, with Dexter and Prison Break taking second and third, followed by Netflix's original commission, House of Cards, fourth.
Last November Virgin Media launched TV Anywhere, an internet TV service that streams programmes to computers, tablets and smartphones.
Last year, the firm launched an internet TV service that streams programmes to computers, tablets and smartphones, in a challenge to BSkyB's rapidly growing Sky Go service.
The other move at this year's CES is that the TV makers are making huge changes to the smart TV software they use to offer streamed programmes and apps: Samsung is switching all its sets to Tizen - a Linux-based operating system it already uses on some smartwatches and cameras.
But – and this is the big but that students will be relying on to dodge buying a licence – it goes on to say: "If you don't watch or record television programmes, or you only stream TV programmes online after they've been broadcast – through on-demand services like YouTube, BBC iPlayer and 4oD – you don't need to be covered by a TV licence".
