Case Study: Automation of the Bbc’s Interactive Tv Playout System

The BBC has deployed a sophisticated scheduling and automation system to support an increasing range of interactive television services while minimising operational costs. The British Broadcasting Corporation offers interactive services on eight public television channels on digital satellite, terrestrial and cable television in the UK, with national variations for the main channels in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This presents a complex challenge for the scheduling and automation of enhanced and interactive services. This has been addressed by a novel system developed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of cross-platform, multiformat, and multi-channel operations.