Our guide to the digital future

Article Abstract:

Satellite broadcaster BSkyB is to launch electronic programme guide (EPG) software in conjunction with its digital satellite service in June 1998. Development of EPG has cost 10 million pounds sterling. EPG will allow viewers greater control over what they choose to watch, by showing listings of programmes, informing users when favourite programme are about to start and helping plan weekly viewing patterns. EPG is needed because of the large number of channels which will be available when digital services begin. Tests show it takes about 15 minutes to learn how to use the EPG system.

Prepackaged software, Innovations, Direct broadcast satellite television, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Remote control, Television program viewing guides, Television program guides, Menu utilities

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Sky News first at German rail crash

Article Abstract:

Sky News crews were the first to arrive on Jun. 3, 1998, at the site of the train crash near Eschede, Germany. However, the first footage of the train crash was first broadcast at 14.09 Central European Time (CET) via a 10-minute report on Sky News. At 15.02 CET, the same footage were first aired in Germany. APTV was accused by RTL News, the news unit of RTL, the leading network in Germany, of stealing RTL News' train crash footage, which the news agency transmitted to Sky News through a satellite link from 1400 CET to 1415 CET. The allegation was denied by APTV.

Comment:

Is the first to air the train crash near Eschede, Germany, on 6/3/98

United Kingdom, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC. Sky News, Article

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BT plans live-action Euro 2000 broadcast

Article Abstract:

BT Broadcast Services will distribute live -action from the Euro 2000. BT will distribute the action to four major broadcasters in Europe.

Europe, Strategic alliances, Satellite communications services industry, Distribution, Media coverage, European Cup (Soccer), BT Broadcast Services

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