The Remote Scheduling Portal includes an automatic scheduling feature. This allows you to set up rules which are matched against the EPG data as it comes in eight days ahead. When a match is found, it's possible to either have it send you an email message, or to attempt to automatically schedule the recording on your behalf.
Examples
Record all Harry Potter films that pop up in the EPG.
Record any episodes of Doctor Who showing on Christmas Day on BBC ONE HD.
Record the Formula 1 highlights from BBC HD. Series link doesn't work reliably for this and often pulls in practice sessions, qualifying and the race. It rarely records subsequent races.
Send an email alert when any James Bond films are found in the EPG.