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Articles with radio, cinema, theatre, television

When we talk about radio, cinema and theatre as entertainment, we use the.

  • I like to listen to the radio while I’m working.
  • Last night I went to the theatre.

When we talk about television as entertainment, we don’t use articles.

  • He watches TV every night.
  • She writes stories for television.

When we talk about television as an object in our home, we use articles.

  • Don’t stand in front of the TV, I am trying to watch it.
  • The TV needs repairing.