What does Electronic programme guide listing mean?
An electronic programme guide listing describes a scheduled transmission: the channel, programme, start time and usually an end time or duration. Additional details depend on the information supplied to the guide.
Why it matters
A guide is a reference to the schedule, not the video itself. Its data can be incomplete or become outdated when live coverage overruns or a broadcaster changes its plans. A correct stream can therefore appear beside the wrong programme name. When troubleshooting, decide whether the error is the guide, the channel mapping or both. Comparing the channel’s visible presentation with the listed programme can help. Changing random time settings is unlikely to fix an incorrect programme association and can create a separate timing problem across otherwise correct channels.
A practical example
If a news programme is playing while the guide still names a delayed sports broadcast, note the actual time and the channel. That gives support a clear example of the mismatch instead of a general report that “the EPG is broken.”
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Related terminology: Electronic programme guide, EPG channel mapping.
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