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programme
The BSL sign for "programme" uses two P-handshapes moving forward and slightly down from the chest, representing a structured unfolding
A2 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands form a P-handshape (thumb on middle finger)
Both hands move forward and slightly downward from the chest
Discussing TV shows, event agendas, or schedules
Break It Down
Watch, build, and feel the movement
Use the numbered steps first, then check the sign anatomy cards to clean up the small details that make the sign look fluent instead of approximate.
How to form the sign
- Form P-handshape with both hands
- Place hands at chest height, palms inward
- Move hands forward and slightly downward
- End with palms facing forward/down
Coach prompt
Practice signing 'programme' in sentences about TV, meetings, and daily schedules
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands form a P-handshape (thumb on middle finger) · Code P
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms face each other, then slightly forward/down
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
programme (mouthing)
Body shift
None
Use It Today
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Everything below is designed to make the sign sticky: where it feels natural, what learners miss, and how to use it without sounding robotic.
I watched a TV programme last night
Can refer to a television show, an event itinerary, or a general schedule
Best fit: Discussing TV shows, event agendas, or schedules
Mirror focus
Practice signing 'programme' in sentences about TV, meetings, and daily schedules
Catch the slip
Ensure both hands maintain a clear P-handshape and move together symmetrically, starting at the chest
Use it today
I watched a TV programme last night
Common mistakes: Incorrect P-handshape; uneven or asymmetrical hand movement
When not to use it: Do not use for a computer program; fingerspell P-R-O-G-R-A-M
Regional note: Minor variations in movement path or starting height exist
Cultural note: Often accompanied by context signs like TV or MEETING
1.[en] What's on TV? / BSL:[TV
PROGRAMME
WHAT?]
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Word web
schedule
broadcast
show
agenda
lineup
none direct
TV
film
meeting
event
plan
TV
show
event
schedule
plan
This sign uses P-handshapes and a forward, slightly downward movement. It differs from "PLAN" (F-handshapes, often moving forward/outward from a central point) and "SCHEDULE" (often a dominant hand tapping on a non-dominant palm, or a linear movement with S/flat hands). The P-handshape is key for "programme."
Media
event
schedule
plan
TV
programme
program
TV show
agenda
Schedule
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