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They could have also put it out on Thursday at 9pm instead of the New Tricks repeat they've got in that slot. I know Casualty is 50 minutes long, but they could have easily padded it out to fill an hour-long slot with a 'Previously on Casualty' bit as has been done in the past.
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According to the Radio Times, it's set on Christmas Eve too. So presumably it was intended to air on Friday, presumably where My Family is (it has aired on Christmas Eve after EE and opposite Coro in the past).
Christmas Eve - Casualty - Doctor Who Christmas Day - Holby City - Rock and Chips (BBC PI only states 'Christmas 1960' though) - The Royle Family Boxing Day nothing. My Family could go here though. |
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So how do people think BBc1 will do tonight as part of their big, but not as big as others, weekend?
With the poor weather,they really have no excuse for being below 10m anytime between 7 and 11pm tonight. It would be embarassing if a repeat of a film or a travel doc was to dent their numbers. |
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They could have also put it out on Thursday at 9pm instead of the New Tricks repeat they've got in that slot. I know Casualty is 50 minutes long, but they could have easily padded it out to fill an hour-long slot with a 'Previously on Casualty' bit as has been done in the past.
But if we wanted to point out minor tweaks and changes that would have vastly improved the BBC schedule this Christmas, we could spend all Christmas doing it! |
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So how do people think BBc1 will do tonight as part of their big, but not as big as others, weekend?
With the poor weather,they really have no excuse for being below 10m anytime between 7 and 11pm tonight. It would be embarassing if a repeat of a film or a travel doc was to dent their numbers. And yes, I'm sure Dara is dead certain to hold on to 10m+ for You're Hired after 10pm tonight when it usually gets 3m... As for the supposedly massive ratings-building potential of "the weather", I see you have little faith in millions of apparently housebound folk wanting to spend their Sunday evening with your network enjoying a Harry Potter movie or a thrilling David Suchet travelogue? |
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Just found out that the Apprentice final is on tonight!
Why on earth have they done that?!
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Just found out that the Apprentice final is on tonight!
Why on earth have they done that?!As opposed to previous years, where filming happened months ago, Lord Sugar will only choose who he hires today. Stella is the 4/7fav. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/column...5875-22789375/ |
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I think the trailers say "Winners Weekend", George....
Just one thing though, dont winners usually finish first? Or is this the BBC school sports day....... |
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Part of the Beeb's "Winners Weekend" (Strictly, Sports Personality, Apprentice), a phrase that appeared first on this forum!
As opposed to previous years, where filming happened months ago, Lord Sugar will only choose who he hires today. Stella is the 4/7fav. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/column...5875-22789375/ |
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So how do people think BBc1 will do tonight as part of their big, but not as big as others, weekend?
With the poor weather,they really have no excuse for being below 10m anytime between 7 and 11pm tonight. It would be embarassing if a repeat of a film or a travel doc was to dent their numbers. |
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I suppose the "moderately sized weekend" didnt really have the right ring to it.
Just one thing though, dont winners usually finish first? Or is this the BBC school sports day.......
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I suppose the "moderately sized weekend" didnt really have the right ring to it.
Just one thing though, dont winners usually finish first? Or is this the BBC school sports day....... ![]() I guess we can shortly compare the BBC1 and ITV1 shares for this weekend and last and see who won what. And if BBC1 wins this weekend and ITV1 last, whether BBC1's margin of victory this weekend is greater than ITV's last weekend. Sound fair? ![]() On any rational analysis, the finals of the best two "reality" shows and the still national-event SPOTY winners, beats hands down a 4 hour karaoke contest sing-off strung over 2 nights with little else of note supporting it. |
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I guess we can shortly compare the BBC1 and ITV1 shares for this weekend and last and see who won what. And if BBC1 wins this weekend and ITV1 last, whether BBC1's margin of victory this weekend is greater than ITV's last weekend.
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On any rational analysis, the finals of the best two "reality" shows and the still national-event SPOTY winners, beats hands down a 4 hour karaoke contest sing-off strung over 2 nights with little else of note supporting it.
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SPOTY stopped be relevant a long time ago. And Sir Alan's career in business is littered with failure. Do as I say, not what I do.
![]() I guess we'll see at 9.40am tomorrow how irrelevant it now is... |
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According to the Radio Times, it's set on Christmas Eve too. So presumably it was intended to air on Friday, presumably where My Family is (it has aired on Christmas Eve after EE and opposite Coro in the past).
Let's face it though - the entire festive schedule this year is riddled with BSI bewilderment, George Dixon obviously pursuing a scorched earth policy before his departure. |
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I also find ITV's schedule odd this Christmas as well, why have they decided to continue with the usual scheduling of Coronation Street (Monday, nothing until Thursday and then Friday, which is also New Year's Eve!) when they could have aired daily episodes instead to help other programmes
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George? Robbie?
How can you get so passionate about a TV channel? I dont understand it. I can get people getting passionate about a TV programme but not a channel. Not trying to be rude, just looking for you to explain? Why do you seem to be so passionate about BBC1/ITV and hate the other with such passion? |
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Casualty is poor, it lost about 50% of its lead in and lead out. I'm surprised it didn't get close to 10m.
Strictly was obviously boosted by the snow but it is still way down on what The X Factor got.Remember a few years ago these shows were neck and neck. ![]() ![]() Quote:
I wonder where's George?
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Yes when did The X Factor turn into a phenomenon? And Casualty I think is the biggest disappointment for BBC1 for the night.
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in all fairness to Corrie, those week long highs are impressive, even if the Live ep, wasnt the highest rated.
But it was very obvious that ITV put the empashis on a week long series of episodes in which the live episode was almost a minor afterthought. Whereas the BBC built everything around the live episode of EE. So the ratings for the live episode were more focused with East Enders and the way the week held together as a much longer viewing committment was more important in the ITV thinking. So the emphasis on a live episode ratings war means more to media commentators (and those on this thread) than in the real life sitiuation of these two shows. |
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Regarding the scheduling of Christmas Casualty.
Last year the programme was given a plum slot at 8pm on Christmas Sunday opposite a repeat of Midsomer Murders and posted pathetic overnights of 4.5m and failed to make BBC1's Christmas week top 3 in the officials. That's why it's been scheduled opposite Emmerdale and Corrie - as a punishment for its p1ss-poor performance last Christmas. |
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Great ratings for Strictly, its highest ratings ever. So The X Factor is the highest rated show of the year with EastEnders 2nd, Corrie third and Strictly 4th I believe. When people were sounding the death knell for Saturday night TV and terrestrial TV in general we have seen some massive numbers over the last few years. Make the shows and the viewers will come.
The main evening news got a massive rating but Casualty's is piss poor. Casualty needs a break and a refresh. This programme used to own Saturday nights for years and could be doing better but it's just on too often. |
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Overall the changes they've made look pretty good and ratings should increase a bit this time, but the over-reliance on Z-listers and the length of the shows (which show no signs of decreasing) may hold it back.
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22:25- Match of the Day: 3.56m (19.2%)
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Let's face it though - the entire festive schedule this year is riddled with BSI bewilderment, George Dixon obviously pursuing a scorched earth policy before his departure.
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DOI isn't as good as SCD and typically has Z listers in its ranks, but does attract 8 million viewers and I can't see ITV ditching it yet as post X Factor their ratings go downhill.
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DOI isn't as good as SCD and typically has Z listers in its ranks, but does attract 8 million viewers and I can't see ITV ditching it yet as post X Factor their ratings go downhill.
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As Dave01 posted, the overnight for Casualty was it's highest for nearly two years and last night's episode should timeshift better than 7.59m to become the highest rated of the year.
Casualty is more meh TV than must see TV. |
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