What does Now and next information mean?
Now and next information is a compact guide view showing the current programme and the one scheduled to follow. It offers less detail than a full multi-hour or multi-day programme grid.
Why it matters
This view is designed for quick channel browsing. It may update from a different data set or at a different moment from a larger guide, so the two can temporarily disagree. A live overrun can also leave the next programme waiting beyond its expected start. If you are joining for a specific show, the channel itself remains the source of the actual transmission. Treat now and next labels as helpful navigation rather than a guarantee that a planned start time will hold during breaking news or an extended live event.
A practical example
A now-and-next banner might show a drama as “next” while a live awards ceremony continues. The banner describes the planned sequence; it does not force the broadcaster to end the ceremony at the original slot boundary.
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Related terminology: Non-linear viewing, Operating cost.
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