What does Electronic programme guide mean?
An electronic programme guide, or EPG, presents schedule information in a player or television interface. It helps viewers see what is on now and later, usually by combining channel identities with programme titles and times.
Why it matters
The guide is metadata rather than the stream itself. It can be missing, stale or mismatched while a channel continues playing. Some interfaces display past listings, but that does not establish that catch-up media exists. A guide can also show a future programme before any recording or on-demand version is available. Navigation and archive actions should therefore be read separately.
A practical example
For example, yesterday’s film title may remain visible in the grid but offer only programme details. A separate supported catch-up control and available archive are needed before it can be played after the broadcast.
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Related terminology: Edge enhancement, Electronic programme guide listing.
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