Solutions to loss of RSS feed

[Rob Dixon]

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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