Channel group research

BBC channel identities and guide matching

Match the exact BBC station or feed using country, service labels and the recorded guide identifiers.

The catalogue links 17 selected channel records to the name BBC as an owner or network field. The reference markets include Australia, United Kingdom, Poland, Türkiye. Use the individual channel label when selecting a guide.

Station IDs recorded with this group

Selected BBC station records
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
CBeebiesAustraliaCBeebies.auBBC
BBC FourUnited KingdomBBCFour.ukBBC
BBC Three/CBBCUnited KingdomBBCThreeCBBC.ukBBC
BBC ScotlandUnited KingdomBBCScotland.ukBBC
BBC ThreeUnited KingdomBBCThree.ukBBC
BBC TwoUnited KingdomBBCTwo.ukBBC
BBC Four/CBeebiesUnited KingdomBBCFourCBeebies.ukBBC
CBBCUnited KingdomCBBC.ukBBC
CBeebiesUnited KingdomCBeebies.ukBBC
CBeebies AfricaUnited KingdomCBeebiesAfrica.ukBBC
CBeebies AsiaUnited KingdomCBeebiesAsia.ukBBC
CBeebies Middle EastUnited KingdomCBeebiesMiddleEast.ukBBC
BBC ParliamentUnited KingdomBBCParliament.ukBBC
BBC PersianUnited KingdomBBCPersian.ukBBC
BFBS SportUnited KingdomBFBSSport.ukBBC
CBeebiesPolandCBeebies.plBBC
CBeebiesTürkiyeCBeebies.trBBC

Why the group name alone does not match a schedule

Compare CBeebies (CBeebies.au) with CBeebies (CBeebies.tr). Both are associated with the group in the snapshot, but each has its own ID. The selected rows are most often categorized as kids. Match one known programme and the correct market on the chosen station before merging guide data.

How the association was made

The list groups the network field where it is present and the first owner field otherwise. A common group label is a lookup clue. Use the individual operator's schedule for current branding, programme rights and availability.

Sources and further reading