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<pick>'''Pace''' - The speed at which the action takes place. A Q&A show would have a very brisk pace while a family game show would be much more pedestrian. A gradual change of pace (either slowing down or speeding up) can add tension to the programme.</pick>
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<pick>'''Panel game''' - Entertainment programme where a specially invited group of people (usually celebrities or experts) answer questions. In a comedy panel game, humour comes from scripted jokes as well as off-the-cuff remarks and banter. In either case, there is no extra reward for winning the game.</pick>
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<pick>'''Paper format''' - An idea for a programme that has been sufficiently explained such that it would be possible for a rough version of the programme to be played. Although the format is usually described on paper, the term can also describe computer software, web pages, videotapes and other media that could also explain a format idea. A paper format attracts legal protection under copyright laws, whereas an idea does not.</pick>
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<pick>'''Pilot show''' - A test episode of a programme that is made in the knowledge that it may never be broadcast. It is used by producers as a way of testing the concept in a real TV environment. Sometimes a pilot programme is made to convince a potential buyer of the viability of a format. If the pilot show is made to high enough standards such that it could be broadcast on air, it is called a broadcast pilot.</pick>
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<pick>'''Pitch''' - A snappy, exciting description of your idea used to convince a commissioning editor to buy your format. Open pitch competitions are held at television conferences to help find homes for good ideas that have failed to find a home in the traditional commissioning system.</pick>
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<pick>'''Play-along value''' - The ability for the viewers to get involved in the programme. In most quiz shows this is done by the viewer shouting answers at the screen. Increasingly, playing along with a programme will become more sophisticated to due interactive television technology.</pick>
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<pick>'''Plug''' - The advertising copy read by the announcer for prizes on shows in the US, Canada or other countries which allow product placement.
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Podium Desk or lectern behind which a contestant stands. It will often contain a buzzer system, the contestant’s name and their current score.</pick>
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<pick>'''Point of view''' - (Also: POV) A physical position from which the camera is viewing. More POVs means more visual interest. A POV camera shot might simulate what the contestant is currently seeing.</pick>
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<pick>'''Positive entertainment''' - A type of entertainment that uses angelic emotions (hope, tenderness, generosity, teamwork etc.) to make people interact.</pick>
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<pick>'''Pre-record''' - A segment of the show that has been recorded on tape. Many lottery game shows pre-record some game segments, with only the lottery draw itself being performed live.</pick>
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<pick>'''Producer''' - Someone who finds financing for and supervises the making and presentation of a programme.</pick>
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<pick>'''Production bible''' - Very detailed documentation covering all aspects of making a format. It can be used to disseminate knowledge from one producer to another, either when changing staff internally or selling the programme internationally. It combines the basic structure that you’d find in a paper format with the additional know-how and production values that make up a TV format.
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<pick>'''Programme associate''' - Catch-all term used to describe comedy writers, question researchers or other creative consultants.</pick>
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<pick>'''Prove out''' - A procedure used to demonstrate to the audience that the game was run in a fair manner. For example, in a Price is Right game where there are several prizes, the prices of the other prizes are revealed after a contestant has won or lost to prove that either (a) the ones they should have chosen, or (b) that they actually did pick the right combination to win.</pick>
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<pick>'''Pyramid Game''' - The [[The Pyramid Game|Steve Jones game show]] was originally a segment of a disastrous TV show called Bruce Forsyth's [[Big Night]].</pick>
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== Shows ==
== Shows ==

Revision as of 20:16, 6 June 2006

P is for... Prove out - A procedure used to demonstrate to the audience that the game was run in a fair manner. For example, in a Price is Right game where there are several prizes, the prices of the other prizes are revealed after a contestant has won or lost to prove that either (a) the ones they should have chosen, or (b) that they actually did pick the right combination to win.

Shows

Title Genre
Paddles Up Sports
Panic Mechanics Technological
The Parlour Game
Passport Action/adventure
Passport to Paradise Variety
Pass the Buck (1) Quiz, general knowledge
Pass the Buck (2) Quiz, general knowledge
Password Puzzle
Pawb yn ei Fro
Pencil and Paper Family game show
Perfect Match Dating, Reality
People are Funny Stunt/dare show
The People Versus Quiz, general knowledge
Perception Puzzle
Perfect Housewife Lifestyle
Perfect Pitch Regional (Wales) quiz, themed (music)
Perseverance Quiz, general knowledge
Petrolheads Comedy panel game, Stunt/dare show
Petswap Childrens
Pets Win Prizes Lifestyle
Photo Assignment Lifestyle
Pick a Number
Pit Your Wits Puzzle
Pix Quiz, general knowledge
Play the Game Childrens
Playing for Time Puzzle
Playing it Straight Reality, dating
Play it Again Game show documentary
Play Your Cards Right Family game show
Play Your Hunch Family game show
Poker Den Sports
Poker Face Quiz
Poparound Childrens
Popcall Radio quiz, themed (pop music)
Pop Idol Variety
Popped in, Crashed out Quiz, themed (music)
Pop Quest Quiz, themed (music)
Pop Quiz Quiz, themed (music)
Pop Score Quiz, themed (music)
Popstars Reality
Popstars: The Rivals Reality
Pop the Question (1)
Pop the Question (2) Quiz, themed (music)
Pop Upstairs Downstairs Quiz, themed (music)
Pot Black Sports
Pot of Gold Variety
Pot the Question Sports
Press Ganged Reality
The Price is Right Lifestyle
The Price of Fish
Prickly Heat Dating
Private Stars Reality
Project Catwalk Reality
PSI Panel game
Ps and Qs Quiz, themed (etiquette)
Pull the Other One Panel game
Public Enemy Number One
Public Opinion Panel game
Public Property Reality
Pub Quiz Comedy panel game
Pump it Up Childrens
Punchlines Family game show
Pushed to the Limit Action/adventure
Puzzle Party Educational
Puzzle Trail Childrens
Pwy Fase'n Meddwl Panel game
The Pyramid Game Puzzle
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