As KarlHyde has said, the main news bulletin (heute journal) scored 31.79m (84.5%) at halftime. Even that beat the previous high ratings record in Germany which was the 2010 SF match vs Spain (31.10m). The big question is, will the final on Sunday beat it?
I don't think so. Kick-off is one hour earlier and the weather seems to be getting better, so a lot of people will probably be watching at public venues.
Anyway, it would be great if we could collect ratings figures from as many countries as possible for the final.
How much will being on BBC2 during the Commonwealth Games depress the EE rating do we think?
Quite a bit. The first Thursday episode is sandwiched between an RHS Flower Show and Natural World, and the next night's episode is sandwiched between Flower Show coverage and Gardeners' World. 4m these two nights?
The following Tuesday will probably see Bergg scheduling another hour-long Emmerdale against it. Sub 3m for EastEnders if he does?
In the first 90 mins, I expect an average of around 7m, extremely dull IMO. Penalties may increase to around 10m.
If 11m sat down at 9 last night to watch two of the biggest teams in world football, then surely 11m are going to sit down tonight to watch two of the biggest teams in world football?
If 11m sat down at 9 last night to watch two of the biggest teams in world football, then surely 11m are going to sit down tonight to watch two of the biggest teams in world football?
I have a feeling that the ratings last night was due to a lot of people tuning in due to the early goals, also, even if 11m did start off at 9pm, I am sure by 10:30pm, it wouldn't have been 11m still. I know it doesn't mean much but a lot of people online switched off during the 2nd half before coming back for extra time (according to Twitter). I was sat on Twitter (as I was bored) and read hundreds of tweets saying they were switching over. It was extremely dull. Kudos to anyone that stuck around for the 2nd half.
Maybe not as low as I said, but I'd be surprised if its over 9m average for the first 90 mins. 8.5m for that, 9m for extra time, 10.8m for penalties.
Also it was ITV. Maybe around 1m down on what it would get on the BBC. Some really dislike ITV coverage.
I have a feeling that the ratings last night was due to a lot of people tuning in due to the early goals, also, even if 11m did start off at 9pm, I am sure by 10:30pm, it wouldn't have been 11m still.
11.2m were there at the start. The goals saw ratings increase to almost 14m. 13.9m were still watching at the end of the game.
I know it doesn't mean much but a lot of people online switched off during the 2nd half before coming back for extra time (according to Twitter). I was sat on Twitter (as I was bored) and read hundreds of tweets saying they were switching over. It was extremely dull. Kudos to anyone that stuck around for the 2nd half.
Like you said, it doesn't mean much. There will be no mass switch off.
Quite a bit. The first Thursday episode is sandwiched between an RHS Flower Show and Natural World, and the next night's episode is sandwiched between Flower Show coverage and Gardeners' World. 4m these two nights?
The following Tuesday will probably see Bergg scheduling another hour-long Emmerdale against it. Sub 3m for EastEnders if he does?
They would have been better pulling it completely.
But all the evidence shows that when there's a big news story overnight viewers turn to the BBC because they know (or believe) the coverage will be better.The ratings are there to prove it.
But this is why it has to be a certain type of news story, I don't mean by-elections or politics or anything like that, I mean a big human interest story. Something like Michael Jackson dying. A story that appeals to the type of viewer that doesn't generally watch the news day in day out, and who thinks BBC News is boring.
Yes, the BBC gets the lion's share of the audience, and not everyone will then stay tuned, but when we've had heavy snow the ITV audience has gone up too, and some people do watch it for the first time. Good Morning Britain isn't about taking viewers from the Beeb, it's about getting people who don't watch regularly to tune in.
They would have been better pulling it completely.
No reason why it could not have been on BBC1 even with the Games coverage. Its going to be interesting to see exactly what events get shown in EE slot and I bet a lot of it is minor sports.
But this is why it has to be a certain type of news story, I don't mean by-elections or politics or anything like that, I mean a big human interest story. Something like Michael Jackson dying. A story that appeals to the type of viewer that doesn't generally watch the news day in day out, and who thinks BBC News is boring.
Yes, the BBC gets the lion's share of the audience, and not everyone will then stay tuned, but when we've had heavy snow the ITV audience has gone up too, and some people do watch it for the first time. Good Morning Britain isn't about taking viewers from the Beeb, it's about getting people who don't watch regularly to tune in.
It'll take more than a big story to turn the show around now. I think they should start again and bring in populist young presenters like Mark Wright as suggested and maybe Caroline Flack. Push it much more towards a Channel 4 Sunday Brunch flavour with some news ccontent. I think they would get a totally different audience from Breakfast if the presenters were young and vibrant. They should get rid of the idea of suits. I'm sure some one like Caroline Flack or even Holly Willowby would have viewers tuning in revealing summer outfits.
No reason why it could not have been on BBC1 even with the Games coverage. Its going to be interesting to see exactly what events get shown in EE slot and I bet a lot of it is minor sports.
Surely It would be live Swimming or Athletics in the early evening the big sports that people watch during championships and take absolutely no notice of the rest of the time.
No reason why it could not have been on BBC1 even with the Games coverage. Its going to be interesting to see exactly what events get shown in EE slot and I bet a lot of it is minor sports.
They've treated one of their most popular programmes really badly of late. They poured loads of money into advertising it but no one knows where it is and then they pitch it against fierce ITV competition. Its hardly going to grow legs when it gets mauled by its own channel. Its another show that needs a headline grabbing moment. I think they should plot a major explosion. Have new viewers in the edge of their seat for a week.
UK TV Ratings @TVRatingsUK 10s
Against the football the #BBCNews at 10 was most watched with 2.55m/11.3%. At 9pm a #DeathInParadise rpt drew 2.21m/9.3%, #OneBornEveryMinute 1.57m/6.6%.
UK TV Ratings @TVRatingsUK 10s
Against the football the #BBCNews at 10 was most watched with 2.55m/11.3%. At 9pm a #DeathInParadise rpt drew 2.21m/9.3%, #OneBornEveryMinute 1.57m/6.6%.
Death In Paradise could turn into New Tricks at this rate for BBC1. Rate well, repeat well.
Very good rating although why that many people watched the whole thing when it was pretty boring I dont know. Both ITV/BBC will get a boost for their shares for June and it will be very welcome for ITV especially.
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Ratings from Austria:
1st half: ORF 1.425m (50%) + ZDF 0.402m
2nd half: ORF 1.240m (55%) + ZDF 0.394m
I don't think so. Kick-off is one hour earlier and the weather seems to be getting better, so a lot of people will probably be watching at public venues.
Anyway, it would be great if we could collect ratings figures from as many countries as possible for the final.
The following Tuesday will probably see Bergg scheduling another hour-long Emmerdale against it. Sub 3m for EastEnders if he does?
It won't be with me, I've given up.
If 11m sat down at 9 last night to watch two of the biggest teams in world football, then surely 11m are going to sit down tonight to watch two of the biggest teams in world football?
Learnt it the hard way with Chelsea two years ago...
(But yes if Germany are in tune........they'll win)
I have a feeling that the ratings last night was due to a lot of people tuning in due to the early goals, also, even if 11m did start off at 9pm, I am sure by 10:30pm, it wouldn't have been 11m still. I know it doesn't mean much but a lot of people online switched off during the 2nd half before coming back for extra time (according to Twitter). I was sat on Twitter (as I was bored) and read hundreds of tweets saying they were switching over. It was extremely dull. Kudos to anyone that stuck around for the 2nd half.
Maybe not as low as I said, but I'd be surprised if its over 9m average for the first 90 mins. 8.5m for that, 9m for extra time, 10.8m for penalties.
Also it was ITV. Maybe around 1m down on what it would get on the BBC. Some really dislike ITV coverage.
11.2m were there at the start. The goals saw ratings increase to almost 14m. 13.9m were still watching at the end of the game.
Nope, live sport tends to peak at the end and it was still 13m+ way after everyone knew Germany had won.
Like you said, it doesn't mean much. There will be no mass switch off.
It will average over 9m easily. 11m peak.
They would have been better pulling it completely.
But this is why it has to be a certain type of news story, I don't mean by-elections or politics or anything like that, I mean a big human interest story. Something like Michael Jackson dying. A story that appeals to the type of viewer that doesn't generally watch the news day in day out, and who thinks BBC News is boring.
Yes, the BBC gets the lion's share of the audience, and not everyone will then stay tuned, but when we've had heavy snow the ITV audience has gone up too, and some people do watch it for the first time. Good Morning Britain isn't about taking viewers from the Beeb, it's about getting people who don't watch regularly to tune in.
No reason why it could not have been on BBC1 even with the Games coverage. Its going to be interesting to see exactly what events get shown in EE slot and I bet a lot of it is minor sports.
It'll take more than a big story to turn the show around now. I think they should start again and bring in populist young presenters like Mark Wright as suggested and maybe Caroline Flack. Push it much more towards a Channel 4 Sunday Brunch flavour with some news ccontent. I think they would get a totally different audience from Breakfast if the presenters were young and vibrant. They should get rid of the idea of suits. I'm sure some one like Caroline Flack or even Holly Willowby would have viewers tuning in revealing summer outfits.
Surely It would be live Swimming or Athletics in the early evening the big sports that people watch during championships and take absolutely no notice of the rest of the time.
They've treated one of their most popular programmes really badly of late. They poured loads of money into advertising it but no one knows where it is and then they pitch it against fierce ITV competition. Its hardly going to grow legs when it gets mauled by its own channel. Its another show that needs a headline grabbing moment. I think they should plot a major explosion. Have new viewers in the edge of their seat for a week.
Coverage of the second World Cup semi-final, #NED vs #ARG, averaged 9.77m/50.4% from 8.30pm to 12.15am last night.
Very good rating, the World Cup has done wonders for both BBC and ITV.
I'd say that was a good rating.
Fantastic rating.
Fantastic number considering how long it went on for! Peak number and share will be fascinating... potential for 70%+ share at penalties?
Against the football the #BBCNews at 10 was most watched with 2.55m/11.3%. At 9pm a #DeathInParadise rpt drew 2.21m/9.3%, #OneBornEveryMinute 1.57m/6.6%.
Death In Paradise could turn into New Tricks at this rate for BBC1. Rate well, repeat well.