Give four examples of scripted programmes for the electronic media.

Examples of fully scripted programmes for electronic media are

Radio talk: The entire talk must be written down before it is broadcast. All India Radio often broadcasts talks. BBC 2 (radio) broadcasts a two minute inspirational talk every day.

Radio drama: the entire script is followed including music , sound effects, and dialogue. Example ‘Hawa Mahal’ on All India Radio

News bulletins on Radio and TV: the entire news bulletin is prepared from various news sources, edited and then read out on radio or presented on TV. ALL India Radio, BBC, and Radio Sri Lanka broadcast news bulletins daily.

Advertisements or commercials on Radio and TV: Advertisements have to strictly follow the prepared script, even the jingles are composed and lyrics are written.

TV drama serials: TV drama  series can be of many kinds : situation comedies, crime drama, and science fiction series are some examples. (Stories by Rabindranath Tagore and Dariba Diaries on Epic channel)