Re: [backstage] iPlayer search problem

2007-12-28 Thread Duncan Barnes
Out of interest what is the thinking behind this URL structure? Could we not have bbc.co.uk/programmes/topgear etc? On 28/12/2007, Michael Smethurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: in the meantime you could try /programmes top gear is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mj59 - Sent via the

Re: [backstage] iPlayer search problem

2007-12-28 Thread Adam Leach
Michael Smethurst wrote: in the meantime you could try /programmes top gear is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mj59 Excellent, i didn't know that had the streaming programs, plus you get the longer description with the programmes page. Is there any chance you could give some

RE: [backstage] iPlayer search problem

2007-12-28 Thread Michael Smethurst
something of an explanation here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/radiolabs/2007/11/urls.shtml#c4577023 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Duncan Barnes Sent: Fri 12/28/2007 6:19 PM To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk Subject: Re: [backstage] iPlayer search problem Out of

RE: [backstage] iPlayer search problem

2007-12-28 Thread Michael Smethurst
hi adam pips (the database behind both iplayer and /programmes) allows an episode to have multiple 'versions'. each of these versions can have associated on demand availability. and each version has a 'derivation reason' which may be: lengthened, shortened, signed, with burnt in sub-titles etc

Re: [backstage] uk_rt XMLTV listings stopped updating on 19th Dec

2007-12-28 Thread Stuart Ward
David Greaves said the following on 25/12/07 18:37: Hi XMLTV/Backstagers Looking here: http://xmltv.radiotimes.com/xmltv/ It's clear there have been no updates since the 19th Dec. It would be awfully seasonally spirited if someone were to kick someone to kick something :) Merry

Re: [backstage] iPlayer search problem

2007-12-28 Thread Adam Leach
Michael Smethurst wrote: hi adam pips (the database behind both iplayer and /programmes) allows an episode to have multiple 'versions'. each of these versions can have associated on demand availability. and each version has a 'derivation reason' which may be: lengthened, shortened, signed,

Re: [backstage] Broadcasters to launch joint VoD service

2007-12-28 Thread Michael Walsh
And more importantly, why did you just send a suspicious file in you email? What are you doing sending .dat files anyway? Andy Okay - I'm getting quietly tired of yet more BBC people sending .dat files as attachments in their emails and you keeping quietly schtum! Either correct

Re: [backstage] uk_rt XMLTV listings stopped updating on 19th Dec

2007-12-28 Thread Mr I Forrester
Strange will email some people Stuart Ward wrote: David Greaves said the following on 25/12/07 18:37: Hi XMLTV/Backstagers Looking here: http://xmltv.radiotimes.com/xmltv/ It's clear there have been no updates since the 19th Dec. It would be awfully seasonally spirited if someone were

Re: [backstage] Broadcasters to launch joint VoD service

2007-12-28 Thread Mr I Forrester
I'm sorry you feel that way. Outlook 2003 is standard issue on most BBC desktops and laptops, and you know how weird outlook can be as default :) I spend most of my time using Thunderbird ;) Oh quick question for everyone - should I switch over to Evolution? Michael Walsh wrote: And