Solutions to loss of RSS feed

[Budgie]

On 31/10/14 23:59, Rob Dixon wrote:
> On 31/10/2014 23:24, Budgie wrote:
>> On 31/10/14 21:21, Rob Dixon wrote:
>>>
>>> - Write a new application that uses the Nitro API, ostensibly to provide
>>> a different and more flexible way of viewing the BBC schedule, but
>>> capable of exporting the information for use in get_iplayer. This could
>>> even reconstruct the old XML RSS feeds, but I don't see a reason to add
>>> such an awkward intermediate format.
>>>
>>> This last option seems to me to be the most likely to succeed. I have
>>> applied for a licence for my own use and I shall be experimenting with
>>> what is possible. After some experimentation I will be glad to add an
>>> export along the lines I have described, to be specified by those
>>> responsible for get_iplayer.
>>
>> Having posted a request for help on finding out more about Nitro I have
>> just found a relevant BBC Nitro page.  Having read their objectives:
>>
>> "The best integrations will do all three: they will surface the huge
>> amount of available content (currently more than 500,000 programmes) in
>> easy to navigate ways, they will be part of the open web, and they will
>> entertain and inform users."  I wonder what exactly the BBC has against
>> GiP.  I certainly like the sound of the last option and wish you well
>> with your project.
>
> I can understand completely what the BBC has against get_iplayer: that
> their licencing system and any copyrights may be circumvented. How to
> reassure the cooperation that this won't be a problem is a separate
> consideration.
>
> As I explained, I have applied for a developer's licence and received
> confirmation that my application will be assessed. However, since it is
> a Friday I wouldn't hold your breath for any news.
>
> I have read the objectives that you copy here and the application that I
> had in mind matches pretty much exactly.
>
> Thank you for your good wishes.
>
> Rob
>
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Hi Rob,
Because I never use iPlayer I am not sure what functionality the BBC 
offer but I have found the GiP PVR function invaluable for grabbing 
radio programmes which I wish to hear but which are not necessarily on 
at specific times.  I do not have time to pour over schedules.

Take for example Trollopes' Barchester Chronicles.  These are being 
broadcast from time to time in groups according to length.  Having the 
PVR set up for these I do not have to search through the schedules and 
the episodes appear in my file from time to time.  I have a few other 
likely candidate programmes which I download by default and then delete 
the rubbish when I have time to listen.

I do not recall a similar functionality being available on iPlayer but 
it is the only intelligent means of catering for people who are busy or 
away from their computers for days at a time.  I wonder if this might 
form the basis of an argument for gaining a Nitro Key to create an app 
which provides a similar service?

Budgie