Great to see the BBC doing something in online video ahead of the competition, it's been a while! One step forward to the future that we're moving towards.
And here is a glimpse of that future at www.locatetv.com the first site I've seen which combines EPGs for online, television and DVDs. This allows you to search for a programme, find out when it's next on TV (you can specify your TV provider details) and also find out where it's available to view online.
The results returned are variable. 4OD content doesn't appear while iPlayer content does, and you certainly notice the broadcasters which aren't making their content available online - how long can they afford not to be doing this? Locate TV is far from a fully formed useful product that people will use. However it works, is intuitive and shows how television and online video could exist together in the future.
An interesting aspect is how they're also pushing Movies and actors. Hmm.
Give it a whirl:
PS: Latest on the Max Gogarty Saga.
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