What does Signed programme edition mean?
A signed programme edition includes a sign-language interpreter or another signed presentation intended to make the programme accessible to signing audiences. It is different from displaying written subtitles over the ordinary picture.
Why it matters
Sign languages are languages in their own right and are not interchangeable with one another. A signed edition can therefore need a specific language label rather than a generic accessibility badge. Some services present it as a separate video; others offer selectable options. A viewer needing signing should look for that particular edition instead of assuming every subtitled copy provides the same experience. If only a signed version is available, the interpreter may be part of the video image and not removable through a subtitle button.
A practical example
A programme page might list an ordinary edition and a British Sign Language edition separately. Choosing the signed edition should be a deliberate accessibility choice; switching written subtitles on or off does not necessarily change the interpreter in the picture.
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Related terminology: Signed media URL, Signed URL.
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