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title: BBC Backstage
date: "2005-09-04T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 561
description: I highlighted the launch of BBC Backstage, a new developer platform featuring contributions from Tom Coates and Matt Biddulph. It marks a significant move by the BBC to provide data and APIs for creative reuse.
keywords: [bbc backstage, tom coates, matt biddulph, api, open data, developer tools]
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BBC seems to be doing good work for developers at [BBC Backstage](http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/). [Tom Coates](http://www.plasticbag.org/) and [Matt Biddulph](http://www.hackdiary.com/) are among those involved.