One of the big problems with Web TV is knowing what's on and when. So far there's no TV guide you can get that covers international channels and gives programming times. It can be overwhelming when you install a PC TV program and don't know what's on.
Here's a tip that will help you find program listings for just about any channel out there. It's quite fast to do and it's a great way to see what's on the stations you like. So you can plan what you're going to watch.
The first thing you need to know is that almost every PC TV station you watch has it's own website too. The trick is finding it. The good news is there's an easy way to do that.
Let's take one of my favourite PC TV channels as an example: Rapture TV. This is a station that shows all kinds of stuff I'm interested in, from extreme sports programs to movie & games news. It's a really good quality station.
1) First of all go to google. This is a great search engine that does a good job of finding 'the right page' every time.
2) Next up we need to search for the station's name. So type in:
Rapture TV
3) Google's done a really good job and found the homepage for this channel. Cool. Now we need to click on the Programmes link. This link will vary from station website to website but it's usually there somewhere. Clicking on it takes us to a page that lists all of the next 7 day's programs.
4) If you click on Monday, you get to see all the programs that are on today:
06:00 Rapture AM
At last! A morning news show that doesn't shout at you! Read the news headlines while listening to soothing music and enjoy the peaceful images before joining the rat race.
08:00 HEAT Personal Fitness
Stay in shape with Rapture's keep fit programme. Just look at those instructors go!
09:00 Classic G@mers
For all of you that missed them earlier, during the summer months we'll be re-running all episodes of the first three series of G@mers. You can almost see Matt's beard grow!
09:30 Inside Hollywood
Catch all the latest Hollywood gossip and the inside track from the world of movies.
10:00 Teleshopping
A range of products to buy from the comfort of your own home.
13:00 Classic G@mers
For all of you that missed them earlier, during the summer months we'll be re-running all episodes of the first three series of G@mers. You can almost see Matt's beard grow!
13:30 That Film Show
An in-depth look at what's out in the UK cinemas & on DVD. Adrian Dickson presents with our Roving Reporter Jarred Christmas getting the low-down on the Red Carpets.
14:00 Adrenalize
Radical and extreme sports footage takes viewers on a journey through land, sea and air where adrenalize lives up to its name.
14:30 High Action Adrenaline
Heart pumping and death-defying sports action. High Action Adrenaline packs plenty of punch.
15:00 R Muzik
The best urban & dance music videos. Text your vote to 63222 (50pp txt plus standard network charge).
19:00 Idol Gossip
Who's sleeping with who? Which stars and celebrities have the x-factor and all the dirt from the world of showbiz.
19:30 Inside Hollywood
Catch all the latest Hollywood gossip and the inside track from the world of movies.
20:00 Celebrity Gold
Entertainment at it's best. The gifted, the glittery, the legendary, the stars draped in greatness and dripping with bling!
20:30 That Film Show
An in-depth look at what's out in the UK cinemas & on DVD. Adrian Dickson presents with our Roving Reporter Jarred Christmas getting the low-down on the Red Carpets.
21:00 FILM: Hellraiser II
Monday Night Horror: Kristy Cotton is in a psychiatric hospital reliving the hellish events pertaining to a certain puzzle box that contains deadly spirits. Dr. Channard, her psychiatrist, has long been fascinated with the dark secrets of this legendary box and is ecstatic when he successfully re-animates Julia, Kristy’s murderous step-mother, by feeding her the blood of a chronically disturbed patient.
23:00 R Muzik
The best urban & dance music videos. Text your vote to 63222 (50pp txt plus standard network charge).
05:00 G@mers
The ultimate Gamers' show returns! Join Matt Cuttle and Kate Heavenor for all the latest gaming news and reviews, plus special guests and features from E3.
05:30 HEAT Personal Fitness
Stay in shape with Rapture's keep fit programme. Just look at those instructors go!
Excellent. You can see that there's a good mix of film news, music, gaming programs and even a movie later - Hellraiser 2. Obviously you can't check every station's homepage but you can check out the program information for the stations you're really interested in.
I hope this helps you find out what's on and get more enjoyment from your PC TV software.
18th September 2006
Hot tip - finding what's on with PC TV
