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Old 16-12-2010, 12:15
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Fantastic for TA & You're Fired last night, benefiting from weaker ITV competition. It does boost Wednesdays a lot.

Emmerdale seems to reguarly be above the 35% share mark now and I reckon we'll be seeing more high ~9m figures for the huge fire disaster in January. A repeat of The Lakes performed well, again benefiting from weak competition. It's a slot that is crying out for a big audience though. Also I reckon ITV should leave the TOF repeats to ITV daytime/ITV3 now, because with no new episodes airing it's going to start looking very stale airing 2 nights a week in ITV primetime.

MPD performed well. I do hope it isn't overexposed though, because it performs solidly everytime and it's just what CH4 need right now-a solid 2m banker. And I've said it before, but I really don't think Hollyoaks has much of a future left on Ch4. A 5% share in the 6.30pm slot is awful and their latest attempt to boost ratings by airing a special at 10pm completely flopped. It performs really well in the young demos though, so I do wonder if E4 could afford to air it exclusively?

Ch5's 6.30-7.30pm problem seems to have spread to the 6pm slot too with H&A really struggling lately. I really don't know what Ch5 can do though, because it's the quality that's obviously the problem.

Great for the football later on, which has definitely been a good buy for Ch5.
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Old 16-12-2010, 17:06
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As expected last night, I think.

And confirmed - ITV1 at 9pm...

Monday 10th - The Biggest Loser
Tuesday 11th - Taggart
Wednesday 12th - Midsomer Murders (8pm)
Thursday 13th - Kidnap and Ransom
Friday 14th - Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford
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Old 16-12-2010, 17:23
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Think last night shows how much the opposition (new 2 hour dramas. etc.) has been holding back The Apprentice, at least in the overnights. It does timeshift extremely well, though. I hope the BBC split the logs they submit for ratings terms on Sunday to give us a better impression of the final - but I'm not sure they will.

Million Pound Drop has been very solid for Channel 4, but they seem to love to milk formats like this. There's no way it should have returned before next year, IMO. Two runs of two weeks every year would be more than enough, in my humble opinion.
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Old 16-12-2010, 17:37
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Very good for the Apprentice, but i cant see the final rating as high as last year! IMO its just due to the time of year and it hasnt seen much press attention.
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Old 16-12-2010, 17:41
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I think GeorgeS has made a good point about two-part dramas not repeating well. I've always wondered why Waking the Dead, and to a lesser extent, Silent Witness haven't usually rated very well for repeats, yet do wonderfully for new episodes.
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Old 16-12-2010, 17:46
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I know its only a 'star rating', but still: http://uk-tv-guide.com/programme-det...ser/Game+Show/

Only 1 star. I laughed.
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Old 16-12-2010, 17:50
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Think last night shows how much the opposition (new 2 hour dramas. etc.) has been holding back The Apprentice, at least in the overnights. It does timeshift extremely well, though.
I think the lack of press attention is equally hitting The Apprentice's ratings (like jde-tv says). I haven't seen much written about this year's series in newspapers but there was quite a lot last year - obviously it's been sidelined as XF, SCD, IAC have been dominating the media coverage. That must be having its effect on the ratings too.

As good as last night's rating is, it's still 1.3m down compared to last year's semi final which aired against similarly weak competition from ITV in the summer. Even accounting for timeshift (about 1m this series compared to 0.7m last year), it'd be down about a million. Maybe a return to Spring would help its ratings in this respect? It's looking likely it'll be back in Spring next year due to filming of the new Junior Apprentice series not commencing until summer. The one problem with that, though, will be the UEFA Champions League will be in its knockout stages and provide tougher competition than the group matches, plus it'd have to face BGT for a week. Taking that into account, difficult to say if it's better off in the Spring or Autumn.
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Old 16-12-2010, 18:00
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I think the lack of press attention is equally hitting The Apprentice's ratings (like jde-tv says). I haven't seen much written about this year's series in newspapers but there was quite a lot last year - obviously it's been sidelined as XF, SCD, IAC have been dominating the media coverage. That must be having its effect on the ratings too.

As good as last night's rating is, it's still 1.3m down compared to last year's semi final which aired against similarly weak competition from ITV in the summer. Even accounting for timeshift (about 1m this series compared to 0.7m last year), it'd be down about a million. Maybe a return to Spring would help its ratings in this respect? It's looking likely it'll be back in Spring next year due to filming of the new Junior Apprentice series not commencing until summer. The one problem with that, though, will be the UEFA Champions League will be in its knockout stages and provide tougher competition than the group matches, plus it'd have to face BGT for a week. Taking that into account, difficult to say if it's better off in the Spring or Autumn.
The BBC are between a rock and a hard place now regarding The Apprentice.

Does the next series start next Autumn again and get squeezed out press coverage wise by all the other shows on at this time of year

Or do they move back to the usual Spring slot where ratings may be dented as the show will be back 5 minutes after the current series ends.

The other option would be waiting until Spring 2012.
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Old 16-12-2010, 18:03
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The BBC are between a rock and a hard place now regarding The Apprentice.

Does the next series start next Autumn again and get squeezed out press coverage wise by all the other shows on at this time of year

Or do they move back to the usual Spring slot where ratings may be dented as the show will be back 5 minutes after the current series ends.

The other option would be waiting until Spring 2012.
Can't they play it in June, July and August 2011, with there being no big football tournament next June?
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Old 16-12-2010, 18:05
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Can't they play it in June, July and August 2011, with there being no big football tournament next June?
That might be a good idea although it may lose momentum as people go on holiday, miss episodes and don't bother getting into or back into the series.
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Old 16-12-2010, 18:08
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That might be a good idea although it may lose momentum as people go on holiday, miss episodes and don't bother getting into or back into the series.
And, we might even have a long heatwave.

I suppose they'll go for spring or autumn.
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Old 16-12-2010, 18:42
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Not a big fan of the appointment of Zai Bennett for Controller of BBC Three.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...bc3-controller

I've never been backwards about coming forwards with my opinions of ITV2. E4 and BBC Three walk all over it in terms of content. That said, ITV3 and 4 have been increasingly finding their niche and the multichannels are undoubtedly an area of success for ITV, commercially speaking.

I just hope he's able to adapt to the different remit he's filling at BBC Three. It's made an awful lot of progress under Danny Cohen - he understood the balance between popular entertainment stuff and more PSB-orientated content much better than some of his predecessors.
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Old 16-12-2010, 20:49
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Seen the weather forecast for the weekend?!

Expect massive ratings - Countryfile to break 10m and get in the 2010 top ten?! Strictly's ratings will be huge and daytime ratings will have a massive rise.

Sadly with the snow on Sat there may not be much of an MOTD.
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Old 16-12-2010, 20:51
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Some news I just heard is that SGU has been cancelled which is a shame.
After this there won't be nothing I like on Sky 1.
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Old 16-12-2010, 20:52
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Peep Show gets a further two series:
The British Comedy Guide can exclusively reveal that Channel 4 has ordered two more series of Peep Show, the critically acclaimed sitcom written by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain.

Peep Show, which is produced by Objective Productions, stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb as two socially dysfunctional men who remain flatmates despite having nothing in common.

The comedy, which is now in its seventh series, has been running on the network since 2003. The programme is already Channel 4's longest-running sitcom in terms of the number of series commissioned, and Series 8 will see it overtake Drop the Dead Donkey to become the network's longest running sitcom in terms of time-span too. However, it should be noted Peep Show still has some way to go to become Channel 4's longest running sitcom in terms of episodes. The barbershop-set Desmond's comprises of 71 episodes across its 6 series (Peep Show will be up to 54 episodes once the 9th series has been broadcast).

Shane Allen, Channel 4's Head of Comedy, is continuing to back the programme long-term despite the fact it appears unable to attract large audiences. Last Friday's episode was seen by less than 1 million viewers. However, the comedy does have a strong cult following and shows little sign of outstaying its welcome. Many users on the BCG message board have commented that Series 7 is the strongest for a number of years, and it continues to attract nearly universally positive press reviews too.

However, fans may have a long wait until the next series. We understand it is unlikely Peep Show 8 be produced until the spring of 2012, as the writers and stars are particularly busy on other projects in 2011.
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Old 16-12-2010, 20:56
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A co-production with French tv. Could be the next Out of the Blue?
Out of the blue was brilliant
It was gritty and full of drama just sadly the BBC didn't give it a chance
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Old 16-12-2010, 21:06
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Some news I just heard is that SGU has been cancelled which is a shame.
After this there won't be nothing I like on Sky 1.
Source? And will they complete s2 or has it been canned immediately?


K

edit: OK found it:

http://www.deadline.com/2010/12/syfy...gate-universe/

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Old 16-12-2010, 21:13
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ITV reportedly planning a new version of I'm a Celebrity next year with previous winners and memorable contestants taking part: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...he-Jungle.html
So I take it that would be in addition to the usual series, perhaps to fill 3 weeks in the summer ?

Think it might be overkill though, and damaging to the series as a whole.
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Old 16-12-2010, 21:35
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Seen the weather forecast for the weekend?!

Expect massive ratings - Countryfile to break 10m and get in the 2010 top ten?! Strictly's ratings will be huge and daytime ratings will have a massive rise.

Sadly with the snow on Sat there may not be much of an MOTD.
Yes, these low pressure systems tracking W to E on Sat & Sun are going to dump a shedload of snow over southern areas of England and Wales. London is in a prime location. The ratings should go through the roof, especially with it being so close to Christmas.

It's all coming together nicely for the BBC's mega weekend I have to say. Like many households up and down the country I'm sure, we'll be staying in and cosying up in front of the fire to a bumper weekend of entertainment. (except Strictly which we don't watch)
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Old 16-12-2010, 21:44
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Yes, these low pressure systems tracking W to E on Sat & Sun are going to dump a shedload of snow over southern areas of England and Wales. London is in a prime location. The ratings should go through the roof, especially with it being so close to Christmas.

It's all coming together nicely for the BBC's mega weekend I have to say. Like many households up and down the country I'm sure, we'll be staying in and cosying up in front of the fire to a bumper weekend of entertainment. (except Strictly which we don't watch)
Im glad you said many and not all.
No BBC1 for me this weekend.

Today here we had very strange weather.

9:00am it felt like 7:00 it was so dark and even the chap on the radio asked why it was so dark
around 10:15 it actually got light

Then Later in the afternoon it was dark and then we had heavy rain,hail and then Snow in galeforce winds

I've not seen anything like it

Looking at the weather tommorow it's this part of the country's turn to get snow and it looks like it going to be very heavy so if the whole UK is freezing and Knee deep in snow then im sure the BBC are on to massive ratings winners
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Old 16-12-2010, 23:01
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Going by the look of this weekend's weather Striclty could have it's best rating's ever.

If the snow is as bad as it's been reported many xmas partie's etc will be cancelled.If only the X Factor final was this weekend.
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Old 16-12-2010, 23:13
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Ch5's 6.30-7.30pm problem seems to have spread to the 6pm slot too with H&A really struggling lately. I really don't know what Ch5 can do though, because it's the quality that's obviously the problem.
Yeah the H&A situation is pretty dire at the moment. I've noticed it's something both you, Dancc and myself have picked up on over the last few weeks. It really shouldn't be experiencing these sort of ratings in December. The show ends tomorrow and returns in a months time, but I fear viewers aren't going to come back. The show is pretty terrible at the moment (and I'm a fan of the show, even went to the beach where it's filmed when I was down under) and it's a shame it's doing so badly. Even in Oz it's not doing great. I think the Penn storyline has been badly executed and the lack of characters and strong characters is low at the moment. Here's hoping for some sort of revival in 2011, but I fear next year may see the end of the show.
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Old 16-12-2010, 23:19
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Yeah the H&A situation is pretty dire at the moment. I've noticed it's something both you, Dancc and myself have picked up on over the last few weeks. It really shouldn't be experiencing these sort of ratings in December. The show ends tomorrow and returns in a months time, but I fear viewers aren't going to come back. The show is pretty terrible at the moment (and I'm a fan of the show, even went to the beach where it's filmed when I was down under) and it's a shame it's doing so badly. Even in Oz it's not doing great. I think the Penn storyline has been badly executed and the lack of characters and strong characters is low at the moment. Here's hoping for some sort of revival in 2011, but I fear next year may see the end of the show.
I used to watch when it was on ITV many years ago and got back into it in 2008 but my god it's really bad now
and is actually on par with Neighbours which is another soap i wanted for Many years (since the early 90's till 2007)
Id be surpised if Either sjow is still on air come 2012
the storylines in both soaps are dire.

Neighbours had been in a very bad state since late 2006 and now has become a joke but Home and away has toned down too much and nothing seems to happen
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Old 16-12-2010, 23:24
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Peep Show gets a further two series:
We knew about the eighth (that was commissioned with the seventh) but half way through this series I'd have been inclined to call it a day as despite what that article suggests, I'm just not feeling this series.

That said though, it's about the only Christmas comedy special I am actually looking forward too this year. And though C4 have been right in this case not to judge the show purely on ratings, it's been given more than a fair crack of the whip and I think calling it a day to allow another sitcom to have a chance (which even if it flopped would probably still rate better) would be a good move.
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Old 17-12-2010, 00:20
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ITV should bring back Survivor. It was presented by Mark Austin years ago.. I only faintly remember it, but I think it could do well in the summer for ITV with 3m+ most nights, with lots of 16-34s tuning in and it will help fill the void that Big Brother has left... I think it would be better than an I'm A Celeb rip off.
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