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Potentially useful widget things

They’ve been pestering me for a while, so just in case you’re interested:

123WebTV, the search engine for watching TV and movies, has released a number of free online gadgets which will make searching for and watching the best TV shows, sports highlights, movies and user-generated videos online a whole lot easier.

Users can visit www.123webtv.com/applications where they can install the applications including a Facebook app, iGoogle gadget, Mac Dashboard widget and Vista gadget.

The widgets allows users access to a wide range of TV shows, videos and channels available to UK audience. Channels include BBC, ITV and Channel 4, with the ability to browse by genre (e.g. sports, entertainment, music and news) and themes or search for specific content. Much of the content is free whilst other content is available by subscription or pay per download.

All applications can be found at: www.123webtv.com/applications

1. Facebook Application With the 123WebTV Facebook App
You can search and find TV shows, sports highlights, Film, and User Generated video direct from your Facebook profile or Facebook Page. You can also share the application with your friends. You need to be on Facebook to use this application.

2. iGoogle Gadget
Use the iGoogle Gadget to search and find TV shows, sports highlights, Film, and User Generated video direct from your Google home.

3. Mac Dashboard Widget
With the Mac Dashboard widget you can search and find TV shows, sports highlights, Film, and User Generated video direct from your Dashboard.

4. Windows Vista sidebar gadget
With the Windows Vista sidebar gadget you can search and find TV shows, sports highlights, Film, and User Generated video direct from your Sidebar.

5. Widget for your website or blog
Include the 123WebTV search widget on your website or blog for your users to easily search TV shows, sports highlights, Film, and User Generated video direct from your site.

I’ve not found the searching that good, but your mileage may vary.

Wednesday’s fabulous science news

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  • David Tennant shares an award with Derek Jacobi at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards

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Charlie Brooker’s You Have Been Watching

Screenwipe‘s Charlie Brooker is bringing his inimitable style and humour to a new comedy show for Channel 4 in which Charlie, along with his special guests, will cast their eyes over the week’s TV, both home grown and from around the world. Expect Charlie to be his unique and knowing self – and a night of hilarity that really will make you question what you watch!

The show will be recorded at BBC TV Centre this Friday, 30th January 2009.

Booking is now open for the show which will be recorded at BBC TV Centre, Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ at 7.00pm on Friday 30th January 2009. If you’d to join us, then apply now!

You may apply now online at www.sroaudiences.com