A receiver for television signals is arranged to receive video signals
comprising video data and information data. The receiver is arranged to
respond to viewer operation of a control device (28). The receiver
includes a processor (23) for processing selected information data to
convert the same into signals representative thereof for output to a
television in combination with the video signals. In one mode of
operation the decoder responds to manipulation of the control device by
causing brief scheduling information pertaining to programmes transmitted
in the received signal to be displayed. In another mode of operation the
receiver is arranged to display detailed scheduling information
pertaining to plural different television signals. The receiver is
operable to receive signals containing video data representing a
plurality of video clips. The processor is arranged to process the
signals and to cause simultaneous display of the clips on a television
screen. The processor is arranged to respond to user manipulation of the
control device by storing data for subsequent viewing of user selected
programmes. The decoder may further comprise a modem (32) and a CD-ROM
drive (25a).