Programme Types give you an extra way to organise your content by adding another layer of structure to your programmes.
Think of it as a category above genres. For example, you could create a 'Scripted' programme type, and still assign genres like Drama or Comedy underneath.
This makes it easier to group, filter, and showcase your content in a more meaningful way.
How Programme Types work
There are three key elements to the Programme Types feature:
Programme Types resource (core setup)
Catalogue quick links (top-level navigation)
Filter options (for refined searching)
Each of these can be configured to suit your site.
Programme Types resource
The Programme Types resource is the foundation of this feature. It must be enabled before you can use Programme Types.
Once active, it allows you to assign programmes to a new resource that sits alongside (but separate from) Genres.
How to create a Programme Type
Go to ONE Admin > Programme Management > Programme Types
Click + New Programme Type
Fill in the required fields
Click Create
How to assign a Programme Type
Open a programme’s edit page
Select the relevant Programme Type
Save your changes
That’s it - your programme is now organised using Programme Types!
Showcasing Programme Types
Once set up, there are a couple of ways you can display Programme Types to your users.
Programme Type quick links
When enabled, Programme Types appear as quick link buttons at the top of your catalogue page.
This allows users to instantly filter content by a specific Programme Type - making discovery fast and intuitive.
Programme Type filter option
Programme Types are also available within the catalogue filter modal, giving users more control when browsing content.
This filter will only appear if there are programmes assigned to that Programme Type.
Tips
Keep it simple. Try not to create too many Programme Types. A small number of clear, meaningful categories will make it easier for users to browse and filter content.
Check your filters. If a Programme Type isn’t appearing in your catalogue filters, make sure at least one programme has been assigned to it.