Aussie XMLTV WebService

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I stumbled across a really interesting xml webservice that does something really handy, provides access to a local Australian TV program guide information. A very handy service indeed.

Development One's XMLTV based television programme guide information service for Australia.

The following operations are supported.

  • GetProviders
    Provides a listing of all Television providers for Australia - consisting of a code and a description for each provider.
  • GetPayProviders
    Provides a listing of all Pay Television providers for Australia - consisting of a code and a description for each provider.
  • GetChannels
    Provides a listing of Channels for a given Provider and Region.
  • GetRegions
    Provides a listing of regions for Australia, consisting of a code and a description for each region.
  • GetPayChannels2
    Provides a listing of Pay Television Channels for a given Provider and Region, with the option to list the Pay TV channels or the Free to Air channels.
  • GetRecordCount
    Provides the record count for a given database table.
  • GetPrograms
    Provides a listing of Programs for a given Channel (using its ChannelID) and Date.
  • GetPayChannels
    Provides a listing of Pay Television Channels for a given Provider and Region, with the option to include Free to Air Channels.
  • GetChannelInfo
    Provides the details for a given Channel or Channels. List multiple channels with space delimiter.
  • GetFreeChannels
    Provides a listing of Free to Air Channels for a given Region.

I'm thinking of using this to create an TV GUIDE app for my XDA II! Hmmm, two dreams apps now for my device.