Cryptic crossword clue
A few programmes, fashionable, probing wretched conditions 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MINISERIES

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The straight part
We know that "A few programmes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a few programmes = miniseries.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MINISERIES mean?

MINISERIES noun
  1. A radio or television series with a small number of episodes not intended to last a complete season.
  2. A relatively short comic book series with a predetermined number of instalments.

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