I suspect python will be better, and if that’s the only option, then fair enough! I only really have experience of using R.There are a couple of caveats worth mentioning: write a script that runs that line but with a different pid each time.

I have a list of all of the unique programme codes (they’re called pid) in a csv file, and I’m wondering if it would be possible to automate this process.

To get that other data you have to specify the particular programme via a command in terminal which will then download a small xml file containing a relevant metadata. It caches a whole bunch of data about all the programmes in the catalogue, but not ALL of the available data. I’m collecting data about its catalogue (for academic research purposes, not commercial use) and it’s been incredibly useful to that end. This isn’t actually why I’m using it though. I’m using a CLI programme called get_iPlayer which essentially allows you to download and store BBC iPlayer content locally.

I’m looking for some advice as to how to automate commands via Terminal using a Mac.

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