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This template uses the Wikidata property:
BBC programme ID (P827) (see uses)
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This template displays an external link to the BBC Programmes page at BBC Online for a BBC television or radio programme.
There are some specific rules about it's usage.
- It is not a general BBC linking template. Use a normal external URL link, not this template.
- It can only be used on the main article about the programme, not related articles like "List of" articles, character articles etc.
- It should only be used in the external links section of an article and should never be used inside a reference.
- It can only be used once per article.
- For individual episodes use {{BBC episode}} instead.
All other uses (or multiple uses in the same article) will result in conflicts between Wikipedia and Wikidata, causing the article to appear in the error categories below.