programme

Programme is the British English spelling for a plan or schedule of activities, events or performances. It can refer to a timetable for a conference, festival, or theatre production, or to a document listing the items that will be presented.

In broadcasting and media, a programme denotes a show or series aired on radio or television, and may include descriptions and durations. A printed programme is often available at performances, outlining acts and performers.

In computing, the primary term is program. Programme is less common in this sense, though it appears in older texts or in some British contexts. The distinction varies by region and field.

In governance and project management, a programme (or program) refers to a coordinated set of related projects and activities designed to achieve strategic objectives, such as a government programme or a research programme.

Etymology: the word derives from French programme, itself from Late Latin programma and Greek prográmma, meaning a written notice or plan. The spelling with -mme is standard in British English for non-software senses, while American usage consistently favours program, especially for software and some formal documents. The term remains widely used across media, arts, public policy, and education.