What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brat presenting second short broadcast (5)" mean?

The definition is "Brat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="short for "second"") + PROG (synonym="PROG") = SPROG; definition: "Brat" The answer is SPROG.

Brat presenting second short broadcast (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29608 | 5 Down | 2025-02-03 flower

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