TV, radio broadcast

You may need to consult more than one section to accurately represent the source used (eg. number of authors and source descriptions)

In-text citation examples

Kring (2008) expanded the theme of villain…

OR

…superhero theme (Kring, 2008).

Reference list

Reference list template

Script writer, A. (Writer), & Director, B. (Director). (Broadcast date). Title of broadcast [Descriptive phrase]. In A. Producer (Producer), Title of program/series. Network OR Production organisation.

Reference list examples

Davies, A.(Screenwriter), & Walsh, D. (Director). (2011, June 23). Episode 1 [Television series episode]. In L. Osbourne (Producer), Little Dorrit. BBC.

OR

Emery, T. (Director). (2004). The mango espadrille [Television series episode]. In G. Riley & J. Turner (Producers), Kath & Kim. ABC Television.

OR

Kring, T. (Producer). (2008). Heroes [Television series]. Seven Corporation.

OR

Williams, R. (Presenter) & Vaux, D (Guest). (2009, December 20). A short history of cell deaths. [Radio broadcast]. In B. Seega (Producer), Ockham's razor. ABC Radio National.

Make sure to look at the style notes

Tips for this reference type

APA 7 Publication Manual, pp.341–344, See Examples 86 & 87

  • Either the producer's or director's name can be given (or both). Indicate the role in brackets following the name.
  • When a series spans multiple years, separate the years with an en dash. If the series is still airing, replace the second year with the word "present": (2015-present).
  • Provide the season number and episode number after the title in parentheses if needed.
  • Identify the format of the work in square brackets immediately after the title.
  • Behind the title, in the source element, provide the name of the production company for films, TV series, or podcasts; the label for music albums; or the name of the streaming video site that hosts a streaming video, e.g. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWlQHqekXcw

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