What does Audio-described programme edition mean?
An audio-described edition adds spoken information about important visual details, such as actions, settings or on-screen text. It supports viewers who cannot see all the relevant picture information and is distinct from ordinary commentary.
Why it matters
The description is normally planned around the programme’s existing sound and dialogue. A service can carry it as a separate audio option or as a separate edition. The same title may therefore appear more than once without being an accidental duplicate. Availability can vary by programme and platform. If unexpected narration describes what characters are doing, inspect the selected audio or edition before treating it as a playback fault. Conversely, viewers who rely on description need that specific provision; a spoken-language track alone does not establish that visual information is described.
A practical example
A drama’s audio-described edition may explain a silent gesture that changes the meaning of a scene. Ordinary dialogue subtitles will not necessarily communicate that visual action, which is why these accessibility options serve different needs.
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Related terminology: Audio sample rate, Audit trail.
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