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

EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 35 MIN

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

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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. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into – for the UK – a bygone era brought back to life.

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