Quite an underwhelming peak. Shows a lot of people watched the whole show at least. I
Suspect running 8-10pm rather than 7.30-9.30pm might have damaged the peak a bit as the result was announced at 9.50pm which is quite late for a family show on a Sunday. It won't have hit the average in the same way as the wasn't a 7.30pm start to catch people out.
The spin on heres a bit mad. That was the final for Xfactor and it still couldn't even beat Strictly. Yes it's a decent figure but for a show like the Xfactor to not even get 10mil for a final to me is disappointing.
Considering it didn't get 10m last year and this year its been down each episode, I don't think 10m was really possible. Excluding adverts it would be closer too 10m. But ITV have still got 9m+ over 2hrs.
Just to say Strictly and The X Factor clashed for 15 minutes last year so both being down year-on-year isn't exactly brilliant considering they avoided each other this time around. Especially as Strictly started at an earlier time of 7pm in 2013 whereas it had it's normal start time this year.
Not that a 0.02 decline is bad. But there are circumstances around the 2013 show to explain why the figure was below 10m then.
ITV commissions 13-part epic warrior drama Beowulf
ITV has commissioned thirteen-part drama Beowulf, an epic re-imagining of one of literature’s greatest and most enduring heroes.
Created by James Dormer, Tim Haines and Katie Newman, this action-packed series is set in the mythical Shieldlands, a place of spectacle and danger populated by both humans and fantastical creatures.
Essentially, a western set in the Dark Ages of Britain’s mythic past, the story unfolds on a huge canvas, filmed amongst the breathtaking beauty of England's North East.
The first episode sees Beowulf who, after spending many years wandering as a mercenary warrior, returns to Herot to pay his respects to the recently deceased Thane, Hrothgar - the man who raised him. But when Herot is attacked by the terrifying monster Grendl, Beowulf has no choice but to hunt it down, winning favour with Herot’s new female Thane, and the wider community, in the process.
And so begins a personal journey that sees this mighty and capable man slowly reconnect with the notion of family and home.
Beowulf is a series about courage, greed, betrayal, revenge, loyalty, power, man versus wilderness and, of course love. It is a series that explores the notion of good and evil, heroes and villians. However, beyond these wider political undercurrents and inner personal turmoils are the excitement, danger and sense of adventure that any great Western has. Epic fights, thrilling chases, raids, celebrations and battles are an essential part of the promise.
James Dormer (Strike Back, Wallander, Outcast) who will write and executive produce said:
“Hundreds of years ago our ancestors listened to the story of Beowulf because it was a great adventure story - it scared them, thrilled them, made them laugh and cry. But they also listened because they recognised themselves and their fears in it. By holding a mirror up to them this story helped define them and thus - us. So it’s incredibly exciting to have the opportunity to make it relevant again for a wide audience - to let them own it again. To let them see themselves in it.”
ITV Studios’ Creative Director of Drama Tim Haines (Primeval, Sinbad, Defying Gravity) will executive produce with ITV Studios’ Executive Producer of Drama Katie Newman (Primeval: New World).
Stephen Smallwood (Ripper Street, The Day of the Triffids, DCI Banks) will produce on location in County Durham and Northumberland. The Production's choice to use the spectacular locations available in Durham and Northumberland has been encouraged by the enthusiastic support of the various Councils of the North East.
Beowulf has been commissioned for ITV by Director of Drama Steve November and Controller of Drama Victoria Fea.
“Beowulf is a series with a charismatic protagonist at its heart,” said Steve. “Equally it’s a spirited and fascinating ensemble drama with each character taking their own emotional and sometimes perilous journey. We’re delighted to be commissioning Beowulf and to be working with Tim Haines and his production team,” he added.
Filming will begin in the North East in April 2015 for transmission on ITV. There are no casting details presently.
I hope it does well, as I was concerned the relative failure of Atlantis might put channels off slightly more "out there" drama.
If Jekyll & Hyde and Beowulf both fail then broadcasters may take a step back from them.
Filming starts in April 2015. Considering this is such a big project I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see this until the autumn of 2016, maybe even the winter of 2017.
If Jekyll & Hyde and Beowulf both fail then broadcasters may take a step back from them.
Filming starts in April 2015. Considering this is such a big project I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see this until the autumn of 2016, maybe even the winter of 2017.
Please God don't let them fail! ITV have had a long history of fantasy drama such as The Prisoner, Space 1999, Sapphire and Steel to name a few. Good to see them back in this genre.
Reasonable enough for XF - average higher than I expected, peak lower than I expected.
And negative spin on this thread about what I expected.
Very strong figure and peak for SPOTY. Impressive stuff, particularly the peak. And the Beowulf drama on ITV looks (well, sounds) excellent, though as someone said could take quite a long time to hit the screens.
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That would be a miracle
The final of @TheXFactor 2014 on @ITV hit an audience peak of 10.5 million viewers last night.
Suspect running 8-10pm rather than 7.30-9.30pm might have damaged the peak a bit as the result was announced at 9.50pm which is quite late for a family show on a Sunday. It won't have hit the average in the same way as the wasn't a 7.30pm start to catch people out.
No worries perhaps you were thinking of the consolidated figure. I'm sure someone will update us with that if needed
Hurray !! I miss Jenny and her peaks. ;-)
Considering it didn't get 10m last year and this year its been down each episode, I don't think 10m was really possible. Excluding adverts it would be closer too 10m. But ITV have still got 9m+ over 2hrs.
The X Factor - 9.73m (37.2%), exc. +1 - 9.51m (36.3%)
Strictly Come Dancing - 9.63m (38.9%)
Sports Personality of the Year - 5.72m (22.0%)
And the consolidated ratings from last year
The X Factor - 10.20m/~10.50m
Strictly Come Dancing - 10.22m
Sports Personality of the Year - 5.81m
Not that a 0.02 decline is bad. But there are circumstances around the 2013 show to explain why the figure was below 10m then.
seances? I love a good spelling mistake.
So it didn't even beat strictly on peak either!
ITV has commissioned thirteen-part drama Beowulf, an epic re-imagining of one of literature’s greatest and most enduring heroes.
Created by James Dormer, Tim Haines and Katie Newman, this action-packed series is set in the mythical Shieldlands, a place of spectacle and danger populated by both humans and fantastical creatures.
Essentially, a western set in the Dark Ages of Britain’s mythic past, the story unfolds on a huge canvas, filmed amongst the breathtaking beauty of England's North East.
The first episode sees Beowulf who, after spending many years wandering as a mercenary warrior, returns to Herot to pay his respects to the recently deceased Thane, Hrothgar - the man who raised him. But when Herot is attacked by the terrifying monster Grendl, Beowulf has no choice but to hunt it down, winning favour with Herot’s new female Thane, and the wider community, in the process.
And so begins a personal journey that sees this mighty and capable man slowly reconnect with the notion of family and home.
Beowulf is a series about courage, greed, betrayal, revenge, loyalty, power, man versus wilderness and, of course love. It is a series that explores the notion of good and evil, heroes and villians. However, beyond these wider political undercurrents and inner personal turmoils are the excitement, danger and sense of adventure that any great Western has. Epic fights, thrilling chases, raids, celebrations and battles are an essential part of the promise.
James Dormer (Strike Back, Wallander, Outcast) who will write and executive produce said:
“Hundreds of years ago our ancestors listened to the story of Beowulf because it was a great adventure story - it scared them, thrilled them, made them laugh and cry. But they also listened because they recognised themselves and their fears in it. By holding a mirror up to them this story helped define them and thus - us. So it’s incredibly exciting to have the opportunity to make it relevant again for a wide audience - to let them own it again. To let them see themselves in it.”
ITV Studios’ Creative Director of Drama Tim Haines (Primeval, Sinbad, Defying Gravity) will executive produce with ITV Studios’ Executive Producer of Drama Katie Newman (Primeval: New World).
Stephen Smallwood (Ripper Street, The Day of the Triffids, DCI Banks) will produce on location in County Durham and Northumberland. The Production's choice to use the spectacular locations available in Durham and Northumberland has been encouraged by the enthusiastic support of the various Councils of the North East.
Beowulf has been commissioned for ITV by Director of Drama Steve November and Controller of Drama Victoria Fea.
“Beowulf is a series with a charismatic protagonist at its heart,” said Steve. “Equally it’s a spirited and fascinating ensemble drama with each character taking their own emotional and sometimes perilous journey. We’re delighted to be commissioning Beowulf and to be working with Tim Haines and his production team,” he added.
Filming will begin in the North East in April 2015 for transmission on ITV. There are no casting details presently.
http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-commissions-13-part-epic-warrior-drama-beowulf
Another exciting commission. So pleased they are pushing the boat out with some drama that isn't crime related.
http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-commissions-13-part-epic-warrior-drama-beowulf
XF really shouldn't be down on last year at all, certainly not for the final. I thought Cowell & Cole were its saviours.
I hope it does well, as I was concerned the relative failure of Atlantis might put channels off slightly more "out there" drama.
If Jekyll & Hyde and Beowulf both fail then broadcasters may take a step back from them.
Filming starts in April 2015. Considering this is such a big project I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see this until the autumn of 2016, maybe even the winter of 2017.
Cant disagree with that. Its about time they got back into this genre having basically abandoned it for years.
I am not good at spelling at all - thank goodness for spell checker I say.
"@johnplunkett149: #BenHaenow win in the #XFactorFinal watched by 9.1m viewers, 5-min peak of 10.5m, down from 9.6m (11.9m peak) last year"
Please God don't let them fail! ITV have had a long history of fantasy drama such as The Prisoner, Space 1999, Sapphire and Steel to name a few. Good to see them back in this genre.
And negative spin on this thread about what I expected.
Very strong figure and peak for SPOTY. Impressive stuff, particularly the peak. And the Beowulf drama on ITV looks (well, sounds) excellent, though as someone said could take quite a long time to hit the screens.
I wonder if the later finish damaged the peak? What was SPOTY's peak last year as a comparison?
8.4m peak last year.
"@johnplunkett149: BBC1's #SportsPersonality of the Year, ave 6m viewers, 5-min peak 8.9m, up from 5.6m ave, peak 8.4m last year"