A/ the new Talk show

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Verona_82

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Hello,

I wonder if either article - definite or indefinite- can be used in the following context:

- have you seen ... new talk show on channel 5? It's great!

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The clue is in the second half. It says "It's great!" Do you think they are talking about a specific talk show or just any talk show?
 

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Thank you. I see your point. Could 'a' be possible if it weren't for the second sentence?
 

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Thank you. I see your point. Could 'a' be possible if it weren't for the second sentence?

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"a" is possible, but it's less likely. In this type of question, the speaker would probably be referring to a particular talk show.
 
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