What does the cryptic crossword clue "Programme taking a long time for no new benefit (8)" mean?

The definition is "no new benefit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). APP (synonym="programme") + AN (synonym="AN") + AGE (synonym="a long time") = APPANAGE; definition: "no new benefit" The answer is APPANAGE.

Programme taking a long time for no new benefit (8)

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