Loss of XML feeds...

[James Scholes]

Mike Casswell wrote:
> I understand (to a degree at least) the significance of this data for
> the users of get_iplayer.
>
> What is its significance from the BBC's perspective? For what purpose
> do they make it available?

This blog post has some details:

http://smethur.st/posts/176135860

The BBC most likely no longer make use of this data in any of their own 
systems.
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James Scholes
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