7. A method for receiving interactive television information in a receiver and providing interactive television to a user, comprising: receiving a stream comprising a script and a compiled business data in binary form, wherein said business data comprises descriptions of products and wherein said business data is compiled for use by a set-top box; processing said compiled business data in binary form according to said script; and processing requests within the script, independent from a further user interaction, to map an item of the business data into a position within an authored page template, wherein a video presentation of the business data is presented to the user.
7. A method for receiving interactive television information in a receiver and providing interactive television to a user, comprising: receiving a stream comprising a script and a compiled business data in binary form, wherein said business data comprises descriptions of products and wherein said business data is compiled for use by a set-top box; processing said compiled business data in binary form according to said script; and processing requests within the script, independent from a further user interaction, to map an item of the business data into a position within an authored page template, wherein a video presentation of the business data is presented to the user. 13. The method of claim 7 wherein the business data and the script are received over a broadcast network of a cable television provider, a terrestrial television provider or a satellite television provider.