What does the cryptic crossword clue "Marvin was one disheartened android in programme (6)" mean?

The definition is "programme". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AD (synonym="letters remaining in A NDROI D when the central letters NDROI are removed") in SHOW (synonym="programme") = SHADOW The answer is SHADOW.

Marvin was one disheartened android in programme (6)

Independent Cryptic #11911 | 28 Across | 2024-12-12 flower

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