Udsendelser

Udsendelser is the Danish term for broadcast content transmitted via radio or television. It refers to both an individual program and, in plural, a group of broadcasts. A udsendelse can be a live transmission, a prerecorded program, an episode of a series, a news bulletin, a documentary, or a special feature. The word is widely used by broadcasters, production companies, and in program schedules to denote what is being aired and when.

In practice, udsendelser are created by broadcasters or independent producers and distributed through radio, television, or online streaming. Each udsendelse is usually associated with metadata such as channel or platform, start time, duration, genre, and, for series, episode number and season. With digital platforms, udsendelser can also be made available on-demand, archived, and searchable in online catalogs.

Scheduling, rights, and archiving are important aspects of udsendelser. Public broadcasters typically provide extensive program guides listing upcoming udsendelser, while private channels publish schedules on their websites and apps. After broadcast, udsendelser may be archived in digital libraries or distributed for reuse, rights permitting.

Regulation and policy frameworks govern udsendelser to ensure licensing, content classification, and, in many countries, quotas for domestic production. In Danish media practice, the term is part of everyday language for describing broadcasts across radio, TV, and streaming services, reflecting a broadcast-focused view of media content in Danish language and culture.