State whether you want a recording or a publisher replay
A personal recording and a publisher-supplied replay are different resources. Sky Pod’s FAQ describes replay and restart features but explicitly distinguishes the device from a recording box. If keeping a programme is the objective, first check whether the receiving product has the required recording capability rather than assuming a past guide entry is a saved copy.
For a household note, write either play available replay or retrieve personal recording. Those phrases describe different tasks. If someone says the programme was saved, establish whether they actually created a recording on another device or merely remembered seeing it in a guide. That can prevent an unnecessary search through unrelated menus.
Check the actual programme actions
Sky’s on-demand help describes opening a programme and checking its available actions. When no on-demand option appears, its guidance says the programme is not currently available on demand. That is different from a visible Watch option that produces a playback error after selection.
Record the programme title, edition date and actions shown. If Watch is missing, preserve that observation. If Watch exists but fails, preserve the message and time. The distinction lets support address catalogue availability or playback separately instead of receiving the ambiguous report that catch-up does not work.
Use look-back within its stated scope
The Pod FAQ describes guide look-back up to 72 hours for much of its programming and notes that replay availability depends on the material. A time window therefore does not guarantee every entry has a playable retrospective version. Check the particular programme rather than interpreting the guide’s historical position as permanent access.
Before planning a later session, open the intended item while there is time to clarify its availability. Retain its title and chosen action in the viewing note. If preserving a programme beyond replay availability is essential, ask the official provider about the receiving product’s actual capabilities before changing equipment or subscription.
Questions about this guide
Is a programme in yesterday’s Sky Pod guide a personal recording?
No. Sky Pod does not record; check whether that particular programme offers a replay action.