Not sure if posted yet, but Jonathan Ross has Cheryl Cole on March 12th. It was planned before the split to promote her single, but obviously it'll now probably be the first interview she gives since the separation
The Ratings Thread (Part 7)
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Originally Posted by Dancc:
“Well, not every US imported drama is going to be a hit. Just look at ITV's track record for proof. (Gossip Girl, Six Degrees, Pushing Daisies, The Black Donnellys, Sanctuary)
Actually, I am being a little unfair. They did have one hit on ITV2 in the form of Supernatural, which they gifted away to their main rival LIVING.
Anyway, to address your point, I think Five need to continue as they are being savvy with their acquisitions and not go all out on the first show they come across at the advanced screenings a la Sky1. The Mentalist and FlashForward were by all accounts excellent choices, very well marketed and as such became breakout hits in the UK.
There is scope I think to do both if they take this approach, cherrypicking the best from the US whilst also keeping a firm eye on what's working in the UK market. I think with most homes digital ready and therefore able to receive Five one way or another, a hit British drama is achievable particularly if they create it around a popular brand viewers already associate with Five and quality drama, like CSI. It's been suggested a lot before but I really think CSI: London could work.
Also The Bill should be something they look very seriously into if ITV do decide to pull the plug.
Costs are unfortunately an overriding factor though a lot of the time.”
“Well, not every US imported drama is going to be a hit. Just look at ITV's track record for proof. (Gossip Girl, Six Degrees, Pushing Daisies, The Black Donnellys, Sanctuary)
Actually, I am being a little unfair. They did have one hit on ITV2 in the form of Supernatural, which they gifted away to their main rival LIVING.
Anyway, to address your point, I think Five need to continue as they are being savvy with their acquisitions and not go all out on the first show they come across at the advanced screenings a la Sky1. The Mentalist and FlashForward were by all accounts excellent choices, very well marketed and as such became breakout hits in the UK.
There is scope I think to do both if they take this approach, cherrypicking the best from the US whilst also keeping a firm eye on what's working in the UK market. I think with most homes digital ready and therefore able to receive Five one way or another, a hit British drama is achievable particularly if they create it around a popular brand viewers already associate with Five and quality drama, like CSI. It's been suggested a lot before but I really think CSI: London could work.
Also The Bill should be something they look very seriously into if ITV do decide to pull the plug.
Costs are unfortunately an overriding factor though a lot of the time.”
Aside from money, a lot of broadcasters have been burnt by buying imports only for them to be cancelled so unless it's a guranteed success like the Criminal Minds spin-off or Hawaii 5-0 then it is more of a wait and see approach before buying and also it is not guaranteed to be a success in the UK but luckily most of the time, they are as successful.
Like ITV1, Five do prefer procedurals but they have branched out with the likes of Prison Break, FlashForward and Grey's Anatomy but haven't achieved the same success as CSI, NCIS or The Mentalist.
In regard to UK drama, it is expensive but they could bring in a co-producer like BBC America but an idea I mentioned before is to a drama pilot season to find a potential series similar to what BBC Three and Channel 4 have done.
8pm
BBC OneHolby City 6.35m (25.5%) .
BBC Two How The Earth Made Us 2.82m (11.3%).
ITV1 Cops With Cameras 2.65m (10.6%)
Channel 4 Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance 2.08m (8.4%)
Five Ice Road Truckers 1.44m (5.8%) .
9PM
BBC ONE Survivors 3.7m (14.4%)
FIVE CSI: 3.26m (12.8%)
BBC TWO Olympics 3m (12.5%)
CHANNEL 4 One Born Every Minute 3.25m (12.8%) +1 347,000
ITV1 Seven Days of Traffic 2m (7.8%)
BBC4: On Expenses 776,000 (3%)
Primetime shares
BBC One 22.7%
ITV1's 11.9%.
BBC Two was third with 10.9%
Channel 4 with 9.1% (+1: 0.8%)
Five's 7.4%.
BBC 2 came very close to overtaking ITV in primetime
BBC OneHolby City 6.35m (25.5%) .
BBC Two How The Earth Made Us 2.82m (11.3%).
ITV1 Cops With Cameras 2.65m (10.6%)
Channel 4 Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance 2.08m (8.4%)
Five Ice Road Truckers 1.44m (5.8%) .
9PM
BBC ONE Survivors 3.7m (14.4%)
FIVE CSI: 3.26m (12.8%)
BBC TWO Olympics 3m (12.5%)
CHANNEL 4 One Born Every Minute 3.25m (12.8%) +1 347,000
ITV1 Seven Days of Traffic 2m (7.8%)
BBC4: On Expenses 776,000 (3%)
Primetime shares
BBC One 22.7%
ITV1's 11.9%.
BBC Two was third with 10.9%
Channel 4 with 9.1% (+1: 0.8%)
Five's 7.4%.
BBC 2 came very close to overtaking ITV in primetime
Originally Posted by spkx:
“Not sure if posted yet, but Jonathan Ross has Cheryl Cole on March 12th. It was planned before the split to promote her single, but obviously it'll now probably be the first interview she gives since the separation”
“Not sure if posted yet, but Jonathan Ross has Cheryl Cole on March 12th. It was planned before the split to promote her single, but obviously it'll now probably be the first interview she gives since the separation”
Hmm, we'll see if that works out.
He was meant to have the first interview with that other ITV starlet when she went through a high profile break-up, but she mysteriously pulled out and wound up on Piers Morgan a few weeks later.
Originally Posted by sn_22:
“Hmm, we'll see if that works out.
He was meant to have the first interview with that other ITV starlet when she went through a high profile break-up, but she mysteriously pulled out and wound up on Piers Morgan a few weeks later.
”
“Hmm, we'll see if that works out.
He was meant to have the first interview with that other ITV starlet when she went through a high profile break-up, but she mysteriously pulled out and wound up on Piers Morgan a few weeks later.
”
That won't happen here though. Piers Morgan wrote in his column that their only exchange at the National TV Awards consisted of Cheryl saying "Piers, do f*ck off".
Originally Posted by Jonwo:
“Aside from money, a lot of broadcasters have been burnt by buying imports only for them to be cancelled so unless it's a guranteed success like the Criminal Minds spin-off or Hawaii 5-0 then it is more of a wait and see approach before buying and also it is not guaranteed to be a success in the UK but luckily most of the time, they are as successful.
Like ITV1, Five do prefer procedurals but they have branched out with the likes of Prison Break, FlashForward and Grey's Anatomy but haven't achieved the same success as CSI, NCIS or The Mentalist.
In regard to UK drama, it is expensive but they could bring in a co-producer like BBC America but an idea I mentioned before is to a drama pilot season to find a potential series similar to what BBC Three and Channel 4 have done.”
“Aside from money, a lot of broadcasters have been burnt by buying imports only for them to be cancelled so unless it's a guranteed success like the Criminal Minds spin-off or Hawaii 5-0 then it is more of a wait and see approach before buying and also it is not guaranteed to be a success in the UK but luckily most of the time, they are as successful.
Like ITV1, Five do prefer procedurals but they have branched out with the likes of Prison Break, FlashForward and Grey's Anatomy but haven't achieved the same success as CSI, NCIS or The Mentalist.
In regard to UK drama, it is expensive but they could bring in a co-producer like BBC America but an idea I mentioned before is to a drama pilot season to find a potential series similar to what BBC Three and Channel 4 have done.”
Eh?
Originally Posted by Dancc:
“The Tuesday FlopZone is well and truly back open for business!
Source: ITV Media.
Cringeworthy.”
“The Tuesday FlopZone is well and truly back open for business!
Source: ITV Media.
Cringeworthy.”
That's a shame because it was quite good
7.30-8.00 EastEnders 10.441 million (43%)
7.00-7.30 ITV1's Emmerdale 7.105 million (31.4%)
[7.00-7.25 7.51m (33.3%)]
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...gs-23-february
7.00-7.30 ITV1's Emmerdale 7.105 million (31.4%)
[7.00-7.25 7.51m (33.3%)]
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...gs-23-february
Speaking of US imports, some of the new pilots feature some British involvement which might attract the attention of UK buyers:
(ABC) AWKWARD SITUATIONS FOR MEN:
comedy about a british man who moves to america with his wife, only to discover that his everyday behavior clashes with american values and constantly gets him into trouble
Stars – Danny Wallace
(NBC) REX IS NOT YOUR LAWYER:
drama about a lawyer who suffers panic attacks and takes up coaching clients to represent themselves in court
Stars – David Tennant
(NBC) PRIME SUSPECT:
Prime Suspect" is based on the award-winning BBC series centering on a courageous female detective who investigates complex mysteries in a politically explosive big city.
Produced by – ITV Studios
(ABC) AWKWARD SITUATIONS FOR MEN:
comedy about a british man who moves to america with his wife, only to discover that his everyday behavior clashes with american values and constantly gets him into trouble
Stars – Danny Wallace
(NBC) REX IS NOT YOUR LAWYER:
drama about a lawyer who suffers panic attacks and takes up coaching clients to represent themselves in court
Stars – David Tennant
(NBC) PRIME SUSPECT:
Prime Suspect" is based on the award-winning BBC series centering on a courageous female detective who investigates complex mysteries in a politically explosive big city.
Produced by – ITV Studios
Originally Posted by C14E:
“Speaking of US imports, some of the new pilots feature some British involvement which might attract the attention of UK buyers:
(ABC) AWKWARD SITUATIONS FOR MEN:
comedy about a british man who moves to america with his wife, only to discover that his everyday behavior clashes with american values and constantly gets him into trouble
Stars – Danny Wallace
(NBC) REX IS NOT YOUR LAWYER:
drama about a lawyer who suffers panic attacks and takes up coaching clients to represent themselves in court
Stars – David Tennant
(NBC) PRIME SUSPECT:
Prime Suspect" is based on the award-winning BBC series centering on a courageous female detective who investigates complex mysteries in a politically explosive big city.
Produced by – ITV Studios”
“Speaking of US imports, some of the new pilots feature some British involvement which might attract the attention of UK buyers:
(ABC) AWKWARD SITUATIONS FOR MEN:
comedy about a british man who moves to america with his wife, only to discover that his everyday behavior clashes with american values and constantly gets him into trouble
Stars – Danny Wallace
(NBC) REX IS NOT YOUR LAWYER:
drama about a lawyer who suffers panic attacks and takes up coaching clients to represent themselves in court
Stars – David Tennant
(NBC) PRIME SUSPECT:
Prime Suspect" is based on the award-winning BBC series centering on a courageous female detective who investigates complex mysteries in a politically explosive big city.
Produced by – ITV Studios”
Prime Suspect - BBC Series?
2m is insanely bad. I can't remember many that went lower than that. What's the best rating they've had in that slot for factual recently? Do they ever get more than 4m?
Well they now share a hatred of Ashley Cole so they might get on better!
Still, I agree that she'll do Jonathan Ross. The last time she did his show it went well.
Originally Posted by Cent:
“That won't happen here though. Piers Morgan wrote in his column that their only exchange at the National TV Awards consisted of Cheryl saying "Piers, do f*ck off".”
“That won't happen here though. Piers Morgan wrote in his column that their only exchange at the National TV Awards consisted of Cheryl saying "Piers, do f*ck off".”
Well they now share a hatred of Ashley Cole so they might get on better!
Still, I agree that she'll do Jonathan Ross. The last time she did his show it went well.
Originally Posted by PDJames:
“Prime Suspect - BBC Series?”
“Prime Suspect - BBC Series?
”
Apparently the people at the NBC press office don't agree! But yes, it should say ITV.
Originally Posted by Dancc:
“Also The Bill should be something they look very seriously into if ITV do decide to pull the plug.”
“Also The Bill should be something they look very seriously into if ITV do decide to pull the plug.”
Although if ratings get to a level where ITV do cancel it (if they're not already there), is it a wise move for Five? I guess it depends on the parent company really - whether the international sales means regardless of how well it did on Five it would be a good deal for them.
Originally Posted by C14E:
“Speaking of US imports, some of the new pilots feature some British involvement which might attract the attention of UK buyers:
(ABC) AWKWARD SITUATIONS FOR MEN:
comedy about a british man who moves to america with his wife, only to discover that his everyday behavior clashes with american values and constantly gets him into trouble
Stars – Danny Wallace
(NBC) REX IS NOT YOUR LAWYER:
drama about a lawyer who suffers panic attacks and takes up coaching clients to represent themselves in court
Stars – David Tennant
(NBC) PRIME SUSPECT:
Prime Suspect" is based on the award-winning BBC series centering on a courageous female detective who investigates complex mysteries in a politically explosive big city.
Produced by – ITV Studios”
“Speaking of US imports, some of the new pilots feature some British involvement which might attract the attention of UK buyers:
(ABC) AWKWARD SITUATIONS FOR MEN:
comedy about a british man who moves to america with his wife, only to discover that his everyday behavior clashes with american values and constantly gets him into trouble
Stars – Danny Wallace
(NBC) REX IS NOT YOUR LAWYER:
drama about a lawyer who suffers panic attacks and takes up coaching clients to represent themselves in court
Stars – David Tennant
(NBC) PRIME SUSPECT:
Prime Suspect" is based on the award-winning BBC series centering on a courageous female detective who investigates complex mysteries in a politically explosive big city.
Produced by – ITV Studios”
Always annoys me when in the States every UK series is referred to as a "BBC series", sometimes as they've aired on BBC America, but usually because of lazy journalism!
Only David Tennant there has the appeal for a UK audience IMO. Most of us will be glad to let America have Danny Wallace, whilst remakes of our shows never do very well in the States anyway, never mind them being sold back over here. They usually end up on what I'd call the second tier of digital channels - the likes of FX, Hallmark, Virgin 1 etc. It might interest ITV3 though (and I think ITV did show Fitz), but I doubt it'll last long anyway if it gets beyond the pilot.
Originally Posted by PDJames:
“Prime Suspect - BBC Series?”
“Prime Suspect - BBC Series?
”
I think all Americans think that the BBC is the only TV service in the UK! I remember on another forum an American listed off all his favourite "BBC series" and all but two weren't actually shown by the BBC (there weren't on BBC America either, it was mostly the stuff that appears on PBS)!
Originally Posted by bwfcol:
“Does anyone know what the EastEnders omnibus got? And was it above average?”
“Does anyone know what the EastEnders omnibus got? And was it above average?”
See below quote:
Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“BBC Two
13:30 - EastEnders: 1.5m (11.1%)
16:00 - EastEnders Live: The Aftermath: 2.3m (13.7%)”
“BBC Two
13:30 - EastEnders: 1.5m (11.1%)
16:00 - EastEnders Live: The Aftermath: 2.3m (13.7%)”
There's only one solution to ITV's Tuesday problems:
19:00 - Emmerdale
19:30 - ITV Nightscreen
22:00 - News at Ten
2 million in primetime is hilariously bad. Very good for Holby, good also for BBC2 and Five last night.
EastEnders did OK percentage wise - disappointed it dropped 1m though.
http://entertainment.ca.msn.com/tv/a...entid=23477963
I don't think it was ever mentioned on here but the Olympics opening ceremony got 13.3 million in Canada which possibly makes it the most watched programme in Canadian history, though it's more likely to be the second. I think that figure includes French language TV as English language CTV alone got almost 9 million for it.
Does anyone have any figures for what Olympics in the past got in the host countries? I think in Australia in 2000 the opening got 6 million which was the highest ever rating.
I don't think it was ever mentioned on here but the Olympics opening ceremony got 13.3 million in Canada which possibly makes it the most watched programme in Canadian history, though it's more likely to be the second. I think that figure includes French language TV as English language CTV alone got almost 9 million for it.
Does anyone have any figures for what Olympics in the past got in the host countries? I think in Australia in 2000 the opening got 6 million which was the highest ever rating.
BBC Press Office has updated...
- Famous Rich and Jobless airs on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th March @ 21:00 on BBC One
- Eurovision – Your Country Needs You airs live on Friday 12th March immediately following EastEnders from from 20:30 to 22:00 on BBC One. Will be very interesting to see how that rates
- Famous Rich and Jobless airs on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th March @ 21:00 on BBC One
- Eurovision – Your Country Needs You airs live on Friday 12th March immediately following EastEnders from from 20:30 to 22:00 on BBC One. Will be very interesting to see how that rates
Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“BBC Press Office has updated...
- Famous Rich and Jobless airs on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th March @ 21:00 on BBC One
- Eurovision – Your Country Needs You airs live on Friday 12th March immediately following EastEnders from from 20:30 to 22:00 on BBC One on BBC One. Will be very interesting to see how that rates”
“BBC Press Office has updated...
- Famous Rich and Jobless airs on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th March @ 21:00 on BBC One
- Eurovision – Your Country Needs You airs live on Friday 12th March immediately following EastEnders from from 20:30 to 22:00 on BBC One on BBC One. Will be very interesting to see how that rates”
Seems like a good idea to put Your country needs you on Friday. BBC1 have had a good run of Fridays this year with a great variety of shows. It's had poor competition with DOI and that Popera programme, so depends what it's up against I suppose?
Originally Posted by newkid30:
“Seems like a good idea to put Your country needs you on Friday. BBC1 have had a good run of Fridays this year with a great variety of shows. It's had poor competition with DOI and that Popera programme, so depends what it's up against I suppose?”
“Seems like a good idea to put Your country needs you on Friday. BBC1 have had a good run of Fridays this year with a great variety of shows. It's had poor competition with DOI and that Popera programme, so depends what it's up against I suppose?”
The second Corrie and Michael Winner's Dining Stars.
Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“There's only one solution to ITV's Tuesday problems:
19:00 - Emmerdale
19:30 - ITV Nightscreen
22:00 - News at Ten”
“There's only one solution to ITV's Tuesday problems:
19:00 - Emmerdale
19:30 - ITV Nightscreen
22:00 - News at Ten”
LOL.
Originally Posted by gottago:
“http://entertainment.ca.msn.com/tv/a...entid=23477963
I don't think it was ever mentioned on here but the Olympics opening ceremony got 13.3 million in Canada which possibly makes it the most watched programme in Canadian history, though it's more likely to be the second. I think that figure includes French language TV as English language CTV alone got almost 9 million for it.
Does anyone have any figures for what Olympics in the past got in the host countries? I think in Australia in 2000 the opening got 6 million which was the highest ever rating.”
“http://entertainment.ca.msn.com/tv/a...entid=23477963
I don't think it was ever mentioned on here but the Olympics opening ceremony got 13.3 million in Canada which possibly makes it the most watched programme in Canadian history, though it's more likely to be the second. I think that figure includes French language TV as English language CTV alone got almost 9 million for it.
Does anyone have any figures for what Olympics in the past got in the host countries? I think in Australia in 2000 the opening got 6 million which was the highest ever rating.”
I know I went looking for the figure last weekend but got conflicting figures, so gave up. Anyone know the rating for the Canada v USA match in Canada last Sunday - though that could potentially top the opening ceremony.
Wonder how London's Opening Ceremony will fair - I'd expect it to do better than usual, but I don't think it'll worry the record book. Manchester got 8.3m (overnights) in 2002 for the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, whilst Athens, the last Olympic ceremony in primetime, averaged 8.6m, peaking at 10.8m. I'd expect London to average over 10m quite easily - probably around 12-13m, peaking 15-16m - but I'd be surprised if it got anymore - unless of course they have a big routine with a loads of gypsy brides or something!
Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“BBC Press Office has updated...
- Famous Rich and Jobless airs on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th March @ 21:00 on BBC One
- Eurovision – Your Country Needs You airs live on Friday 12th March immediately following EastEnders from 20:30 to 22:00 on BBC One. Will be very interesting to see how that rates”
“BBC Press Office has updated...
- Famous Rich and Jobless airs on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th March @ 21:00 on BBC One
- Eurovision – Your Country Needs You airs live on Friday 12th March immediately following EastEnders from 20:30 to 22:00 on BBC One. Will be very interesting to see how that rates”
So the BBC renew their commitment to Eurovision, get a much more impressive 3rd placing as a result and the next year - back to the old selection formula, though with a chosen track by an ancient songwriter. Nulpoint.
Also interesting, but surely completely made up by the Daily Star, is that Dannii Minogue will be replaced by guest judges at the audition stage, returning for the live shows.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...xf-dannii.html
I'd expect guest judges to give the auditions a boost and create a bit of buzz without unnecessarily axing an existing judge or introducing a pointless fifth judge.
Originally Posted by Cent:
“That won't happen here though. Piers Morgan wrote in his column that their only exchange at the National TV Awards consisted of Cheryl saying "Piers, do f*ck off".”
“That won't happen here though. Piers Morgan wrote in his column that their only exchange at the National TV Awards consisted of Cheryl saying "Piers, do f*ck off".”
I'm fairly sure that was jokingly, though, as he's interviewed her before and wrote about her at Cowell's birthday party. I still think she'll do Ross though.
Originally Posted by C14E:
“2m is insanely bad. I can't remember many that went lower than that. What's the best rating they've had in that slot for factual recently? Do they ever get more than 4m?”
“2m is insanely bad. I can't remember many that went lower than that. What's the best rating they've had in that slot for factual recently? Do they ever get more than 4m?”
Nope, they haven't done well with a regular programme there for years. The only things to have broken 4m there since Britain's Got Talent week last May are I'm A Celebrity, Above Suspicion, Piers Morgan on Marbella and The Brits. Dreadful. Hasn't been announced what's airing there on March 9th, although it'll probably flop.
ITV's Press Centre has updated and Piers Morgan's Life Stories is returning on Saturday 6th March at 9pm with Simon Cowell. Interesting that it's moved to 9pm, although I guess they'll have high hopes for it with Cowell on. It'll be on straight after Push The Button, which is at 8pm. Mr and Mrs, meanwhile, seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth despite having another episode to air.
Originally Posted by Score:
“Mr and Mrs, meanwhile, seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth despite having another episode to air.”
“Mr and Mrs, meanwhile, seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth despite having another episode to air.”
That episode better not go in between BGT like last year..
Also, not sure if anyone mentioned this: http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press...e/default.html
Originally Posted by Brekkie:
“Only David Tennant there has the appeal for a UK audience IMO. Most of us will be glad to let America have Danny Wallace, whilst remakes of our shows never do very well in the States anyway, never mind them being sold back over here. They usually end up on what I'd call the second tier of digital channels - the likes of FX, Hallmark, Virgin 1 etc. It might interest ITV3 though (and I think ITV did show Fitz), but I doubt it'll last long anyway if it gets beyond the pilot.”
“Only David Tennant there has the appeal for a UK audience IMO. Most of us will be glad to let America have Danny Wallace, whilst remakes of our shows never do very well in the States anyway, never mind them being sold back over here. They usually end up on what I'd call the second tier of digital channels - the likes of FX, Hallmark, Virgin 1 etc. It might interest ITV3 though (and I think ITV did show Fitz), but I doubt it'll last long anyway if it gets beyond the pilot.”
I think Tennant is definitely the biggest draw there but I don't think much of the shows premise. As it stands, NBC have 13 drama pilots ordered and some far bigger names on other projects.
There's a remake of The Rockford Files (with Steve Carrell of The Office attached as an EP). They've also got shows in development with David E Kelley (Ally McBeal, Boston Legal), Jerry Bruckheimer (CSI, Cold Case, Without A Trace) and JJ Abrams (Lost, Fringe).
Prime Suspect seems a pretty simple idea, so there's no particular reason why it wouldn't travel well (unlike Life On Mars) and they've got the creator of Without A Trace on board as a showrunner.
Then again, NBC have 10 drama pilots (CBS - 10, ABC - 13, CW - 6 and FOX just have 5) but lots of gaps to fill from the likes of Trauma, Mercy and possibly Heroes being axed not to mention all the old Leno slots. There's more chance of getting an order from NBC than any other network.
Originally Posted by C14E:
“I think Tennant is definitely the biggest draw there but I don't think much of the shows premise. As it stands, NBC have 13 drama pilots ordered and some far bigger names on other projects.
There's a remake of The Rockford Files (with Steve Carrell of The Office attached as an EP). They've also got shows in development with David E Kelley (Ally McBeal, Boston Legal), Jerry Bruckheimer (CSI, Cold Case, Without A Trace) and JJ Abrams (Lost, Fringe).
Prime Suspect seems a pretty simple idea, so there's no particular reason why it wouldn't travel well (unlike Life On Mars) and they've got the creator of Without A Trace on board as a showrunner.
Then again, NBC have 10 drama pilots (CBS - 10, ABC - 13, CW - 6 and FOX just have 5) but lots of gaps to fill from the likes of Trauma, Mercy and possibly Heroes being axed not to mention all the old Leno slots. There's more chance of getting an order from NBC than any other network.”
“I think Tennant is definitely the biggest draw there but I don't think much of the shows premise. As it stands, NBC have 13 drama pilots ordered and some far bigger names on other projects.
There's a remake of The Rockford Files (with Steve Carrell of The Office attached as an EP). They've also got shows in development with David E Kelley (Ally McBeal, Boston Legal), Jerry Bruckheimer (CSI, Cold Case, Without A Trace) and JJ Abrams (Lost, Fringe).
Prime Suspect seems a pretty simple idea, so there's no particular reason why it wouldn't travel well (unlike Life On Mars) and they've got the creator of Without A Trace on board as a showrunner.
Then again, NBC have 10 drama pilots (CBS - 10, ABC - 13, CW - 6 and FOX just have 5) but lots of gaps to fill from the likes of Trauma, Mercy and possibly Heroes being axed not to mention all the old Leno slots. There's more chance of getting an order from NBC than any other network.”
The NBC lineup is quite promising and could herald their comeback, CBS is interesting as they have limited slots, I would say Criminal Minds spin-off and Hawaii 5-0 are dead cert at the moment. The shows I can see being cancelled are Cold Case, Numb3rs, the two Wednesday comedies and Accidently on Purpose.
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