Its a wonder anyone watches ITV at all. The unpopular Adrian Chiles on ITV and the ad free BBC on the other side. The BBC is already one step ahead on ITV.
However despite only getting 2.9m I bet nothing else would have got higher than that if ITV didn't simulcast the final. I imagine they still made a profit.
Its a wonder anyone watches ITV at all. The unpopular Adrian Chiles on ITV and the ad free BBC on the other side. The BBC is already one step ahead on ITV.
However despite only getting 2.9m I bet nothing else would have got higher than that if ITV didn't simulcast the final. I imagine they still made a profit.
I think for either broadcaster not to show the final would have been strange. Imagine ITV or the BBC turning around after the semi's and saying "thats all from us, we will be back in four years"
Unless something comes along later in the year, I think we can safely say that the World Cup is going to top the charts for the end of the year (well depending upon the NYE fireworks of course)
I never understood the "itv" thing. It's not correct to write "itv". It's nearly as bad as $ky, it should off course be £ky because I have never seen the US dollar used as currency in the UK.
Oh Samuel, the only forum member who worsened my mental state, a feat matched only by my wife!
I never understood the "itv" thing. It's not correct to write "itv". It's nearly as bad as $ky, it should off course be £ky because I have never seen the US dollar used as currency in the UK.
Oh Samuel, the only forum member who worsened my mental state, a feat matched only by my wife!
I don't understand why itv in wrong, they rebranded themselves as itv some time ago.
Great finale. I thought it may come in slightly higher but nevertheless that's still 15M viewers over 4+ hours. Interesting that the BBC's margin of victory wasn't on quite the same level as it normally is, albeit still thoroughly convincing.
People switching away from itv at the ad break and not coming back?
K
I think so Kenny. You can't blame itv but it's really not an appropriate time to take a break. Those moments prior to the restart really add something to the coverage in terms of underlining the whole atmosphere of the occasion. I understand why many viewers would have turned over at that point.
Last night's game was the most watched program in Germany history according to the BBC ;
A record 34.65m Germans watched Sunday's World Cup final win on national television.
It beat the previous record of 32.57m set by the semi-final between Germany and Brazil.
The number, which does not include the many millions who watched the match in bars and open-air public viewings, represents a market share of 86.3%, according to broadcast data figures.
A record 34.65m Germans watched Sunday's World Cup final win on national television.
It beat the previous record of 32.57m set by the semi-final between Germany and Brazil.
The number, which does not include the many millions who watched the match in bars and open-air public viewings, represents a market share of 86.3%, according to broadcast data figures.
Its a wonder anyone watches ITV at all. The unpopular Adrian Chiles on ITV and the ad free BBC on the other side. The BBC is already one step ahead on ITV.
It's not as if the itv broadcast was overloaded with adverts. Or that the BBC's coverage was immune from criticism. The likes of Lawro for example isn't everyone's idea of a great co-commentator. I find him to be an immeasurably better pundit than co-commentator.
However despite only getting 2.9m I bet nothing else would have got higher than that if ITV didn't simulcast the final. I imagine they still made a profit.
For sure they wouldn't have rated anywhere near as well otherwise. The chance to advertise during a big event like the World Cup final with the likely demos is a very attractive opportunity that doesn't come along very often.
Is it just another case of 'forum knicker twisting', I think either 'itv' or 'ITV' is acceptable.:)
Well exactly. It's hardly being derogatory. Personally don't like that it was rebranded to itv and feel it looks poor on air, but for the sake of forum debate it's really not an issue.
Tonight will be interesting, I wonder how many shows and channels will recover due to the end of the World Cup.
Utopia starts on CH4 at 10pm and people are expecting it to do very well, but didn't is barely get 1m for it's premiere last year?
Utopia is capable of rating well to a point but BB won't be worried about going up against it. Very different audiences generally speaking. If C4 was airing a young skewing documentary or Made in Chelsea was on E4, there would be more to be concerned about from BB's perspective.
I don't really know how tonight is going to go down ratings wise. It could be quiet by Monday's usual standards. The high of a big event like the World Cup final might make typical summer offerings look rather mundane by comparison. And it's not as if the soaps can be counted on to get bums on seats these days.
Utopia is capable of rating well to a point but BB won't be worried about going up against it. Very different audiences generally speaking. If C4 was airing a young skewing documentary or Made in Chelsea was on E4, there would be more to be concerned about from BB's perspective.
I don't really know how tonight is going to go down ratings wise. It could be quiet by Monday's usual standards. The high of a big event like the World Cup final might make typical summer offerings look rather mundane by comparison. And it's not as if the soaps can be counted on to get bums on seats these days.
I reckon it will be a very quiet day. Soaps will remain the same.
Utopia at 1.2m, BB at 1.3-1.4m. The most impressive rating may come from Benefits Britain again on CH5.
I reckon it will be a very quiet day. Soaps will remain the same.
Utopia at 1.2m, BB at 1.3-1.4m. The most impressive rating may come from Benefits Britain again on CH5.
Documentary v documentary v documentary v documentary v documentary tonight at 9PM. Such variety on the major channels.
I don't think Benefits Britain will rate as impressively this week with the above in mind. It could lose as many as 600,000 viewers I think. Long Lost Family is a very solid rater for itv and C4's Royal Marines documentary looks worth a watch. Bit different to last week when the commercial opposition was a low rated gameshow and a low rated documentary.
19:00 - 4.76m vs 1.54m
19:15 - 5.37m vs 1.51m
19:30 - 6.22m vs 1.73m
19:45 - 8.33m vs 2.01m
20:00 - 12.32m vs 3.06m
20:15 - 13.58m vs 3.51m
20:30 - 14.30m vs 3.77m
20:45 - 13.87m vs 3.25m
21:00 - 14.95m vs 3.35m
21:15 - 15.54m vs 3.66m
21:30 - 15.72m vs 3.78m
21:45 - 15.86m vs 3.65m
22:00 - 16.11m vs 3.65m
22:15 - 16.06m vs 3.67m
22:30 - 15.07m vs 3.47m
22:45 - 10.69m vs 2.41m
23:00 - 8.77m vs 1.78m
23:15 -
vs 1.12m
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Would BARB viewers who were watching their TV's outside not count or do you have watch in a set room to be counted.
Oh, only this thread!
"BBC beat ITV by 4.2 to 1 yesterday. This is ITV's smallest margin of defeat for World Cup final since 1998!"
Oh dear! He's wet himself in despair . "Mother Fetch the Kleenex, I've done it again!"
However despite only getting 2.9m I bet nothing else would have got higher than that if ITV didn't simulcast the final. I imagine they still made a profit.
I think for either broadcaster not to show the final would have been strange. Imagine ITV or the BBC turning around after the semi's and saying "thats all from us, we will be back in four years"
Unless something comes along later in the year, I think we can safely say that the World Cup is going to top the charts for the end of the year (well depending upon the NYE fireworks of course)
K
World Cup- 12.09m (BBC1)
World Cup- 2.82m (ITV)
Titanic- 971k (C4)
Big Brother- 920k (C5)
The Night Watch- 853k (BBC2)
All include +1. Not as bad as I thought to be fair for everyone else.
He didn't. I corrected that.
I never understood the "itv" thing. It's not correct to write "itv". It's nearly as bad as $ky, it should off course be £ky because I have never seen the US dollar used as currency in the UK.
Oh Samuel, the only forum member who worsened my mental state, a feat matched only by my wife!
I don't understand why itv in wrong, they rebranded themselves as itv some time ago.
http://www.itv.com/presscentre/
Is it just another case of 'forum knicker twisting', I think either 'itv' or 'ITV' is acceptable.:)
I think so Kenny. You can't blame itv but it's really not an appropriate time to take a break. Those moments prior to the restart really add something to the coverage in terms of underlining the whole atmosphere of the occasion. I understand why many viewers would have turned over at that point.
Thanks cylon6. I'm going to be worrying about Samuel's cat all day now.
It's not as if the itv broadcast was overloaded with adverts. Or that the BBC's coverage was immune from criticism. The likes of Lawro for example isn't everyone's idea of a great co-commentator. I find him to be an immeasurably better pundit than co-commentator.
For sure they wouldn't have rated anywhere near as well otherwise. The chance to advertise during a big event like the World Cup final with the likely demos is a very attractive opportunity that doesn't come along very often.
Well exactly. It's hardly being derogatory. Personally don't like that it was rebranded to itv and feel it looks poor on air, but for the sake of forum debate it's really not an issue.
Utopia starts on CH4 at 10pm and people are expecting it to do very well, but didn't is barely get 1m for it's premiere last year?
I am scandalised.:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:D
I don't really know how tonight is going to go down ratings wise. It could be quiet by Monday's usual standards. The high of a big event like the World Cup final might make typical summer offerings look rather mundane by comparison. And it's not as if the soaps can be counted on to get bums on seats these days.
I reckon it will be a very quiet day. Soaps will remain the same.
Utopia at 1.2m, BB at 1.3-1.4m. The most impressive rating may come from Benefits Britain again on CH5.
United Kingdom: BBC1 12.09m (50.3%), ITV 2.86m (12.1%)
Germany: ARD 34.65m (86.3%) - new all-time record
France: TF1 13.583m (61.3%) + BeIN Sports (unknown)
Italy: RAI1 13.952m (56.71%)
Spain: Telecinco 10.693m (64.9%) first 90 minutes; 12.691m (67.6%) extra time
Netherlands: Ned1 5.937m (74.6%)
Austria: ORF1 1.7m (54%) + ARD 0.5m
This is a combined total of almost 96 million viewers in 7 countries.
Can anyone provide figures for other countries?
I don't think Benefits Britain will rate as impressively this week with the above in mind. It could lose as many as 600,000 viewers I think. Long Lost Family is a very solid rater for itv and C4's Royal Marines documentary looks worth a watch. Bit different to last week when the commercial opposition was a low rated gameshow and a low rated documentary.
19:00 - 4.76m vs 1.54m
19:15 - 5.37m vs 1.51m
19:30 - 6.22m vs 1.73m
19:45 - 8.33m vs 2.01m
20:00 - 12.32m vs 3.06m
20:15 - 13.58m vs 3.51m
20:30 - 14.30m vs 3.77m
20:45 - 13.87m vs 3.25m
21:00 - 14.95m vs 3.35m
21:15 - 15.54m vs 3.66m
21:30 - 15.72m vs 3.78m
21:45 - 15.86m vs 3.65m
22:00 - 16.11m vs 3.65m
22:15 - 16.06m vs 3.67m
22:30 - 15.07m vs 3.47m
22:45 - 10.69m vs 2.41m
23:00 - 8.77m vs 1.78m
23:15 -
vs 1.12m