Broadcast Focus

Learning about the people and technology behind the broadcast and media industries.

Broadcast Focus is a technology podcast hosted by Russell Trafford-Jones, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Russell Trafford-Jones hosts Broadcast Focus, a technology show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #32

  Ep 32: Reviving Ceefax: How To Build Your Own Teletext System. On air 24x7 on the web and YouTube!

  Jan 14, 202535 minS1

  <p>Nathan Dane, the mastermind behind https://NathanMediaServices.co.uk, helps us discover the inner workings and historical significance of the BBC's iconic Ceefax service. Nathan shares his journey from piecing together teletext data using a Raspberry Pi to creating a fully functional teletext website that mirrors the classic Ceefax pages. With a mix of old-school technology and modern coding, Nathan explains how he recreates the teletext experience, including up-to-date news, sports scores, TV listings, and more. Learn about the challenges of maintaining teletext formats, the intricacies of data feeds, and the community efforts to preserve teletext history. </p><p>...

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  Episode #31

  Ep 31: 'Secret' Uses for Teletext plus how Subtitles & the EPG Works by a Retired BBC Engineer #TechTalk

  Jan 7, 20251h 31mS1

  <p>Behind the Scenes of Teletext: Subtitles, Data Broadcasting, and More</p><p>Former BBC engineer Peter Wietzel joins Russell Trafford-Jones in this episode of Broadcast Focus as they delve into the intricacies of Teletext covering how subtitles work, why the BBC tansmission actually used two simultaneous subtitle transitions, and the many uses of carrying arbitrary data over Teletex were were the hidden heros! Peter finishes by talking about how the implementation was one of the first cross industry examples of collaboration in creating standards and talks about MHEG which replaced Teletext. Whether you're a technical enthusiast or just curious...

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  Episode #30

  Ep 30: Ex BBC Engineer Returns to Tell More About Teletext #TechTalk #Deepdive – Part II

  Dec 18, 202450 minS1

  <p>Peter Weizel spent many years in the BBC working on Teletext and even wrote part of the standards so who better to continue guiding us on our journey into the first digital broadcasting on TV. Teletext is a pioneering pre-internet information distribution system. In part one, we heard about the inception of Ceefax at the BBC and the some of the inner workings of Teletext, its page and data structures, and its significant role in modern broadcasting technology. Part One: https://youtu.be/tbDB8FCOaV4</p><p></p><p>In part 2, we go into detail about data broadcasting, government...

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  Episode #29

  Ep 29: Georgiana Verdonk on boosting your career by finding mentors on the way

  Dec 18, 202439 minS1

  <p>Rise Mentor and Fractional CMO Georgiana Verdonk explains all aspects of mentoring, showing it's great for all stages of your career! We look at why it makes sense, why companies should offer it, and how to get your own mentor when no one else is helping you. </p><p>Rise Women in Broadcast: https://risewib.com Broadcast Academy: https://www.broadcastacademy.net Women in Streaming Media: https://www.womeninstreamingmedia.org</p>

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  Episode #28

  Ep 28: Ex BBC Engineer explains how Teletext works! #TechTalk Deep Dive.

  Dec 18, 202437 minS1

  <p>Peter Weizel spent many years in the BBC working on Teletext and even wrote part of the standards so we go on a journey into the first digital broadcasting on TV. Teletext is a pioneering pre-internet information distribution system. Learn about its inception at the BBC and its evolution in broadcasting digitally across the UK and Europe since the 1970s. We look at the inner workings of Teletext, its page and data structures, and its significant role in modern broadcasting technology.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Channel Overview</p><p>00:53 History and Evolution of Teletext</p><p>02:30 Teletext...

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