Anyone know what Two Pints got last night on BBC Three?
The Ratings Thread (Part 20)
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It seems the bulk weekday evening output of the legacy channels is stuff that would have been strictly daytime fare ten years ago.
It's that kind of programme where every episode is like every other episode, not exactly a big audience draw.
Still an estimated 24million watching at 9pm, is this figure accurate I wonder? That would mean half that audience were NOT watching either BBC1/2, ITV1, CH4, or CH5.
12million watching the other teeny tiny channels?, possible I suppose. But maybe the BARB system is overestimating the total number watching.
It's that kind of programme where every episode is like every other episode, not exactly a big audience draw.
Still an estimated 24million watching at 9pm, is this figure accurate I wonder? That would mean half that audience were NOT watching either BBC1/2, ITV1, CH4, or CH5.
12million watching the other teeny tiny channels?, possible I suppose. But maybe the BARB system is overestimating the total number watching.
Originally Posted by rzt:
“Yeah, I think that's very much possible. I think the live shows this year will rate similarly to last year's. I said at the start of the series that I thought it'd rate better but that was assuming the scheduling had reverted back to the previous style. The weather will most not be as hot as last year and Corrie on all nights would give BGT a boost vs. last year but I reckon that will be balanced out by the "natural decline" of 5-10% this series has experienced so far and the Wednesday results episode might bring down the average a little due to tough competition. What might happen is that the raw ITV1 figures could be down compared to last year but with +1 included, the show could end up being up. As someone said yesterday, I can see more people than usual opting for the +1 airing as it's at a more convenient time and allows fans of both BGT and EE to watch EE at 8pm, and then BGT at a better time, particular the performance show.”
“Yeah, I think that's very much possible. I think the live shows this year will rate similarly to last year's. I said at the start of the series that I thought it'd rate better but that was assuming the scheduling had reverted back to the previous style. The weather will most not be as hot as last year and Corrie on all nights would give BGT a boost vs. last year but I reckon that will be balanced out by the "natural decline" of 5-10% this series has experienced so far and the Wednesday results episode might bring down the average a little due to tough competition. What might happen is that the raw ITV1 figures could be down compared to last year but with +1 included, the show could end up being up. As someone said yesterday, I can see more people than usual opting for the +1 airing as it's at a more convenient time and allows fans of both BGT and EE to watch EE at 8pm, and then BGT at a better time, particular the performance show.”
I agree, +1 will really help the performance shows as it'll mean people can watch EastEnders and BGT, and the latter at a better time. It probably won't help the results much as they will be on at 10:30pm which is quite late, but it may help for the Wednesday as peoe will be able to watch BGT and The Apprentice.
Also, according to SRO Audiences ITV are airing a Popstar To Operastar preview show on Saturday 4th June, the day before the series starts. It doesn't have much info on it but it says that Katherine and Rolando are performing so I guess it'll be like the DOI preview show they did last year. It's being filmed at 5pm for transmission 'later that evening'. As it's filming then, it probably won't air before BGT at 6:45pm-ish as that probably won't leave them enough time to do any editing. Therefore, I think they might be splitting the BGT Final into 2 shows again like they did for the first 3 series, with the Operastar preview show in the sandwich. Sounds like a good idea to me as it would increase exposure of Operastar and should definitely boost the launch the following night at least, and ensure it doesn't completely bellyflop. What with this and Scott and Bailey, it looks like ITV are making slightly better use of BGT to launch stuff than they did last year.
On another note, it looks like Long Lost Family has been recommissioned as applications to feature on the second series are now open on ITV's website.
Originally Posted by Score:
“I agree, +1 will really help the performance shows as it'll mean people can watch EastEnders and BGT, and the latter at a better time. It probably won't help the results much as they will be on at 10:30pm which is quite late, but it may help for the Wednesday as peoe will be able to watch BGT and The Apprentice.
Also, according to SRO Audiences ITV are airing a Popstar To Operastar preview show on Saturday 4th June, the day before the series starts. It doesn't have much info on it but it says that Katherine and Rolando are performing so I guess it'll be like the DOI preview show they did last year. It's being filmed at 5pm for transmission 'later that evening'. As it's filming then, it probably won't air before BGT at 6:45pm-ish as that probably won't leave them enough time to do any editing. Therefore, I think they might be splitting the BGT Final into 2 shows again like they did for the first 3 series, with the Operastar preview show in the sandwich. Sounds like a good idea to me as it would increase exposure of Operastar and should definitely boost the launch the following night at least, and ensure it doesn't completely bellyflop. What with this and Scott and Bailey, it looks like ITV are making slightly better use of BGT to launch stuff than they did last year.”
“I agree, +1 will really help the performance shows as it'll mean people can watch EastEnders and BGT, and the latter at a better time. It probably won't help the results much as they will be on at 10:30pm which is quite late, but it may help for the Wednesday as peoe will be able to watch BGT and The Apprentice.
Also, according to SRO Audiences ITV are airing a Popstar To Operastar preview show on Saturday 4th June, the day before the series starts. It doesn't have much info on it but it says that Katherine and Rolando are performing so I guess it'll be like the DOI preview show they did last year. It's being filmed at 5pm for transmission 'later that evening'. As it's filming then, it probably won't air before BGT at 6:45pm-ish as that probably won't leave them enough time to do any editing. Therefore, I think they might be splitting the BGT Final into 2 shows again like they did for the first 3 series, with the Operastar preview show in the sandwich. Sounds like a good idea to me as it would increase exposure of Operastar and should definitely boost the launch the following night at least, and ensure it doesn't completely bellyflop. What with this and Scott and Bailey, it looks like ITV are making slightly better use of BGT to launch stuff than they did last year.”
I think that therefore means this will be the confirmed (or approx) schedule for Saturday 4th June:
16:15 - Live International Football (k/o 16:45)
18:45 - Britain's Got Talent
20:30 - Popstar to Operastar Launch
21:30 - Britain's Got Talent Results
That'll be interesting. These were the first series figures for Popstar to Operastar last year:
15/01 - 4.29m
22/01 - 3.90m
29/01 - 3.69m
05/02 - 4.01m
12/02 - 4.66m
19/02 - 4.33m
Average = 4.15m
I like they've took a risk with the scheduling there, but I'm not sure how well it will fare.
Originally Posted by Tassium:
“It seems the bulk weekday evening output of the legacy channels is stuff that would have been strictly daytime fare ten years ago.
It's that kind of programme where every episode is like every other episode, not exactly a big audience draw.
Still an estimated 24million watching at 9pm, is this figure accurate I wonder? That would mean half that audience were NOT watching either BBC1/2, ITV1, CH4, or CH5.
12million watching the other teeny tiny channels?, possible I suppose. But maybe the BARB system is overestimating the total number watching.”
“It seems the bulk weekday evening output of the legacy channels is stuff that would have been strictly daytime fare ten years ago.
It's that kind of programme where every episode is like every other episode, not exactly a big audience draw.
Still an estimated 24million watching at 9pm, is this figure accurate I wonder? That would mean half that audience were NOT watching either BBC1/2, ITV1, CH4, or CH5.
12million watching the other teeny tiny channels?, possible I suppose. But maybe the BARB system is overestimating the total number watching.”
There are some figures in Ofcom's report which shows shares of the five main channels up to Dec 2009.
From page 157.
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/bin...2010_FINAL.pdf
Figure 2.75 on pg on 166, shows the breakdown in share for the different platforms.
Belies the often quoted "people with Sky still watch the five main channels more than anything else".
Originally Posted by Score:
“Also, according to SRO Audiences ITV are airing a Popstar To Operastar preview show on Saturday 4th June, the day before the series starts. It doesn't have much info on it but it says that Katherine and Rolando are performing so I guess it'll be like the DOI preview show they did last year. It's being filmed at 5pm for transmission 'later that evening'. As it's filming then, it probably won't air before BGT at 6:45pm-ish as that probably won't leave them enough time to do any editing. Therefore, I think they might be splitting the BGT Final into 2 shows again like they did for the first 3 series, with the Operastar preview show in the sandwich. Sounds like a good idea to me as it would increase exposure of Operastar and should definitely boost the launch the following night at least, and ensure it doesn't completely bellyflop. What with this and Scott and Bailey, it looks like ITV are making slightly better use of BGT to launch stuff than they did last year.”
“Also, according to SRO Audiences ITV are airing a Popstar To Operastar preview show on Saturday 4th June, the day before the series starts. It doesn't have much info on it but it says that Katherine and Rolando are performing so I guess it'll be like the DOI preview show they did last year. It's being filmed at 5pm for transmission 'later that evening'. As it's filming then, it probably won't air before BGT at 6:45pm-ish as that probably won't leave them enough time to do any editing. Therefore, I think they might be splitting the BGT Final into 2 shows again like they did for the first 3 series, with the Operastar preview show in the sandwich. Sounds like a good idea to me as it would increase exposure of Operastar and should definitely boost the launch the following night at least, and ensure it doesn't completely bellyflop. What with this and Scott and Bailey, it looks like ITV are making slightly better use of BGT to launch stuff than they did last year.”
Good spot. Interesting that they're doing that. In a way, it makes sense that they're giving extra exposure to Operastar. I do think though it would've been better having a proper episode of Operastar in that sandwich rather than a 'preview' show. They could've had half the popstars performing on Saturday, and the other half performing on Sunday with the results too. A preview show might not draw in as many viewers and make people continue watching the series as a proper episode could've. Looks like the BGT final performance show might be dented a little bit compared to what it could be capable of as it'll be airing relatively early and most likely up against Doctor Who, although DW will come off worse in terms of loss of viewers during the clash like what happened in 2008.
Originally Posted by rzt:
“New BBC1 drama series commissioned, 'The Syndicate':”
“New BBC1 drama series commissioned, 'The Syndicate':”
Gaynor Faye will be pleased.
Originally Posted by Arthur Cucumber:
“Gaynor Faye will be pleased.”
“Gaynor Faye will be pleased.
”
Ha ha, first thing I thought was 'wonder if Gaynor will be in this'
The Scheme repeat on Monday between 22:35-23:25 rated really well for BBC Scotland with 565k (36%).
That's 16 share points higher than the network share average of 20%. It was also BBC Scotland's highest share of the evening, even surpassing EastEnders which had a 33% share in the region. The new episodes next week will rate even better, I'd imagine.
That's 16 share points higher than the network share average of 20%. It was also BBC Scotland's highest share of the evening, even surpassing EastEnders which had a 33% share in the region. The new episodes next week will rate even better, I'd imagine.
why has CBS scheulded new episode of Rules of Engagnment for Saturday night, do they know something the other networks dont? isnt saturday night considered the deadest of dead air on primetime US TV?
Moving on, so it was "Superbrands" I wondered why a show about "superbands" was visiting porn shoots and banging on about the iPhone.
Moving on, so it was "Superbrands" I wondered why a show about "superbands" was visiting porn shoots and banging on about the iPhone.
Originally Posted by rzt:
“The Scheme repeat on Monday between 22:35-23:25 rated really well for BBC Scotland with 565k (36%).
That's 16 share points higher than the network share average of 20%. It was also BBC Scotland's highest share of the evening, even surpassing EastEnders which had a 33% share in the region. The new episodes next week will rate even better, I'd imagine.”
“The Scheme repeat on Monday between 22:35-23:25 rated really well for BBC Scotland with 565k (36%).
That's 16 share points higher than the network share average of 20%. It was also BBC Scotland's highest share of the evening, even surpassing EastEnders which had a 33% share in the region. The new episodes next week will rate even better, I'd imagine.”
So nationally at 22:35, The Street That Cut Everything actually had about 2.46m (17.2%).
I wonder how well The Scheme would have rated at 21:00 and all over the UK rather than just Scotland?
Originally Posted by Charnham:
“why has CBS scheulded new episode of Rules of Engagnment for Saturday night, do they know something the other networks dont? isnt saturday night considered the deadest of dead air on primetime US TV?
Moving on, so it was "Superbrands" I wondered why a show about "superbands" was visiting porn shoots and banging on about the iPhone.”
“why has CBS scheulded new episode of Rules of Engagnment for Saturday night, do they know something the other networks dont? isnt saturday night considered the deadest of dead air on primetime US TV?
Moving on, so it was "Superbrands" I wondered why a show about "superbands" was visiting porn shoots and banging on about the iPhone.”
I think it's a massive risk for CBS, but then again, they've thrown Rules around their schedule like a ragdoll. Either way, it may be renewed for another season if thee amount of episodes it has after this season isn't enough for syndication.
Good Wife being moved to Sundays at 9 is a good thing I reckon, it might even pick up some of the football audience which will inevitably delay it during the first part of the season.
CSI and Criminal Minds pairing should be a pretty good one, 2 of their strongest (albeit weakening) dramas together may actually strengthen them.
Monday:
8pm - How I Met Your Mother
8.30pm - 2 BROKE GIRLS *NEW*
9pm - Two and a Half Men
9.30pm - Mike & Molly
10pm - Hawaii Five-O
Tuesday:
8pm - NCIS
9pm - NCIS: LA
10pm - UNFORGETTABLE *NEW*
Wednesday:
8pm - Survivor
9pm - Criminal Minds
10pm - CSI (new timeslot)
Thursday:
8pm - The Big Bang Thory
8.30pm - HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN *NEW*
9pm - PERSON OF INTEREST *NEW*
10pm - The Mentalist
Friday:
8pm - A GIFTED MAN *NEW*
9pm - CSI: NY
10pm - Blue Bloods
Saturday:
8pm - Rules of Engagement (new timeslot)
Sunday:
8pm - The Amazing Race
9pm - The Good Wife (new timeslot)
10pm - CSI: Miami
NEW SERIES:
The new series include three new dramas and two new comedies: PERSON OF INTEREST, a crime thriller from renowned executive producer J.J. Abrams starring Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson; UNFORGETTABLE, starring Dylan Walsh and Poppy Montgomery as a former detective with a rare condition that enables her to remember virtually every detail from every day of her life; A GIFTED MAN about a preeminent surgeon whose life changes forever when his deceased ex-wife returns, starring Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Ehle; 2 BROKE GIRLS, a comedy about two strikingly different young waitresses who form an unlikely friendship, starring Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs; and an odd-couple comedy, HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, starring David Hornsby and Kevin Dillon, about a refined magazine columnist and his very unrefined personal trainer.
CSI finally moves from the Thursday 9pm slot and takes over the slot that was CSI: NY's until the end of the 2010 season. It also means that it gets a lead-in from another procedural which might help.
The Good Wife moving to 9pm Sundays is a surprise. It'll play opposite another serialised drama, Desperate Housewives.
Rules of Engagement on Saturdays pretty much confirms that this is the last season and that Sony have given it to CBS for next to nothing to bring it up to nearly 100 episodes for syndication (I think a 22 order takes it to about 96 or 98 or something like that). Of course, reports were that CBS weren't happy with their comedy pilots so it could make a return to a more prominent slot later in the season.
Person of Interest is obviously their big hope this season. I think it has a good shot in the 9pm hour although the only concern might be that the new comedy doesn't provide the best lead-in.
And of course, Ashton Kutcher's debut on Two and a Half Men will be interesting. They really need it to do better because the repeats were starting to kill the rest of the schedule towards the end of the season.
8pm - How I Met Your Mother
8.30pm - 2 BROKE GIRLS *NEW*
9pm - Two and a Half Men
9.30pm - Mike & Molly
10pm - Hawaii Five-O
Tuesday:
8pm - NCIS
9pm - NCIS: LA
10pm - UNFORGETTABLE *NEW*
Wednesday:
8pm - Survivor
9pm - Criminal Minds
10pm - CSI (new timeslot)
Thursday:
8pm - The Big Bang Thory
8.30pm - HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN *NEW*
9pm - PERSON OF INTEREST *NEW*
10pm - The Mentalist
Friday:
8pm - A GIFTED MAN *NEW*
9pm - CSI: NY
10pm - Blue Bloods
Saturday:
8pm - Rules of Engagement (new timeslot)
Sunday:
8pm - The Amazing Race
9pm - The Good Wife (new timeslot)
10pm - CSI: Miami
NEW SERIES:
The new series include three new dramas and two new comedies: PERSON OF INTEREST, a crime thriller from renowned executive producer J.J. Abrams starring Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson; UNFORGETTABLE, starring Dylan Walsh and Poppy Montgomery as a former detective with a rare condition that enables her to remember virtually every detail from every day of her life; A GIFTED MAN about a preeminent surgeon whose life changes forever when his deceased ex-wife returns, starring Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Ehle; 2 BROKE GIRLS, a comedy about two strikingly different young waitresses who form an unlikely friendship, starring Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs; and an odd-couple comedy, HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, starring David Hornsby and Kevin Dillon, about a refined magazine columnist and his very unrefined personal trainer.
CSI finally moves from the Thursday 9pm slot and takes over the slot that was CSI: NY's until the end of the 2010 season. It also means that it gets a lead-in from another procedural which might help.
The Good Wife moving to 9pm Sundays is a surprise. It'll play opposite another serialised drama, Desperate Housewives.
Rules of Engagement on Saturdays pretty much confirms that this is the last season and that Sony have given it to CBS for next to nothing to bring it up to nearly 100 episodes for syndication (I think a 22 order takes it to about 96 or 98 or something like that). Of course, reports were that CBS weren't happy with their comedy pilots so it could make a return to a more prominent slot later in the season.
Person of Interest is obviously their big hope this season. I think it has a good shot in the 9pm hour although the only concern might be that the new comedy doesn't provide the best lead-in.
And of course, Ashton Kutcher's debut on Two and a Half Men will be interesting. They really need it to do better because the repeats were starting to kill the rest of the schedule towards the end of the season.
Originally Posted by Georged123:
“13% share for ITV1 last night. Has it been that low recently?”
“13% share for ITV1 last night. Has it been that low recently?”
Yeah, it was lower the previous Tuesdays and 5 other Tuesdays so far this year.
Originally Posted by cherubmattd:
“I think it's a massive risk for CBS, but then again, they've thrown Rules around their schedule like a ragdoll. Either way, it may be renewed for another season if thee amount of episodes it has after this season isn't enough for syndication.
CSI and Criminal Minds pairing should be a pretty good one, 2 of their strongest (albeit weakening) dramas together may actually strengthen them.”
“I think it's a massive risk for CBS, but then again, they've thrown Rules around their schedule like a ragdoll. Either way, it may be renewed for another season if thee amount of episodes it has after this season isn't enough for syndication.
CSI and Criminal Minds pairing should be a pretty good one, 2 of their strongest (albeit weakening) dramas together may actually strengthen them.”
I love the idea of CSI & Criminal Minds back to back, that would keep me glued to CBS.
As for Roles of Engagement, it just looks so isloated in that time slot, saturday isnt well scheulde on any network, so to stick an almost random show there, seems very strange.
One thing I will say for saturday night, im a little surprised FOX didnt try a X-Factor show, i mean can it reallly do anyworse than the timelost does generally?
CSI is doing really well at the moment in the UK, very consistent. Not quite back to Grissom levels yet obviously, but it's showing signs of improvement (up year-on-year). A fab result last night to top both ITV1 and Channel 4's offerings to become the most watched show on commercial television at 9pm. Really encouraging to see after its worrying dip last year where everyone was basically saying it was past it. It seems to be bouncing back nicely now, and Channel 5 have announced they will mark 10 years of the show on the channel by airing 10 of the fans' favourite episodes from next month after this season ends, so hopefully that will keep interest going into the summer. I'm delighted as well that CBS have made the right decision and recommissioned all three CSI's for new seasons. Well done CBS!
Not much of note happened elsewhere last night, except that poor start for Jamie Oliver's latest show. It seems it's not just Gordom Ramsay and Kirsty & Phil that they have to worry about in the talent stakes. All of these were HUGE ratings pullers for them in the past, but now viewers don't seem interested. Maybe C4 need to come up with some good original formats for them first instead of chucking any old shows in their direction in the hope people will tune in for the presenter? Just an idea.
Not much of note happened elsewhere last night, except that poor start for Jamie Oliver's latest show. It seems it's not just Gordom Ramsay and Kirsty & Phil that they have to worry about in the talent stakes. All of these were HUGE ratings pullers for them in the past, but now viewers don't seem interested. Maybe C4 need to come up with some good original formats for them first instead of chucking any old shows in their direction in the hope people will tune in for the presenter? Just an idea.
Wow, what more is there to say about that dismal ITV1 performance ?
Any 9pm programme rating with a 1 in the front on ITV1, ought really to be shunted to a post news slot. Although ITV don't seem to have that policy any more.
The hour long Countrywise experiment has failed, and it should revert to being a 30 minute show. And the Factual > Factual > Factual block should be quickly axed from Tuesdays.
Next week they have Prince Philip at 90 at 8pm, followed by HIWTHI
Any 9pm programme rating with a 1 in the front on ITV1, ought really to be shunted to a post news slot. Although ITV don't seem to have that policy any more.
The hour long Countrywise experiment has failed, and it should revert to being a 30 minute show. And the Factual > Factual > Factual block should be quickly axed from Tuesdays.
Next week they have Prince Philip at 90 at 8pm, followed by HIWTHI
* Australia's Got Talent continues to pull in increasingly huge audiences, managing a rare win over MasterChef in 25-54.
Seven
18:00 Seven News 1.35m
18:30 Today Tonight 1.25m
19:00 Home & Away 1.14m
19:30 Australia's Got Talent 1.78m
*highest rating of the series so far;
*30% higher than MasterChef in Total People;
*beat MasterChef when head-to-head in Total People;
*more popular than MasterChef in the 25-54 demo, not far behind in 18-49.
20:30 Winners & Losers 1.37m
Nine
18:00 Nine News 1.08m
18:30 A Current Affair 1.02m
19:00 The Big Bang Theory (R) 0.89m
19:30 Customs 0.67m
20:00 AFP: Australian Federal Police 0.72m
20:30 Sea Patrol: Damage Control 0.72m
Ten
17:00 Ten News at Five 0.70m
18:30 6:30 with George Negus 0.48m
19:00 7pm Project 0.85m
19:30 MasterChef Australia 1.37m
*beat AGT when head-to-head in all key demographics.
20:00 Bondi Vet 1.01m
20:30 NCIS 1.10m
Eleven
18:30 Neighbours 0.41m
*new high since moving to Eleven.
Seven
18:00 Seven News 1.35m
18:30 Today Tonight 1.25m
19:00 Home & Away 1.14m
19:30 Australia's Got Talent 1.78m
*highest rating of the series so far;
*30% higher than MasterChef in Total People;
*beat MasterChef when head-to-head in Total People;
*more popular than MasterChef in the 25-54 demo, not far behind in 18-49.
20:30 Winners & Losers 1.37m
Nine
18:00 Nine News 1.08m
18:30 A Current Affair 1.02m
19:00 The Big Bang Theory (R) 0.89m
19:30 Customs 0.67m
20:00 AFP: Australian Federal Police 0.72m
20:30 Sea Patrol: Damage Control 0.72m
Ten
17:00 Ten News at Five 0.70m
18:30 6:30 with George Negus 0.48m
19:00 7pm Project 0.85m
19:30 MasterChef Australia 1.37m
*beat AGT when head-to-head in all key demographics.
20:00 Bondi Vet 1.01m
20:30 NCIS 1.10m
Eleven
18:30 Neighbours 0.41m
*new high since moving to Eleven.
Broadcast now has an article about the BBC considering acquiring The Voice, with comments from a spokesperson:
I know the article says they're just "considering" it at the moment, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do get it. The BBC has struggled to find a successful Saturday night light entertainment hit since Strictly, with pretty much just the Andrew Lloyd Webber shows doing respectably out of all the other shows they've tried. They need another Saturday night hit to come through now and I think this one could do well compared to how most LE Saturday shows for them have rated in the last 5 years. The format of the show is good, it's been successful in the countries it's been shown in, and although it could be considered a bit too similar to TXF, having it in Q1/Q2 at a different time of the year to TXF (but before BGT returns) could work. I've seen some comments saying that The Voice is too 'serious' and 'niche' to work well over here (like SYTYCD and Must Be The Music for example), but I don't think it's as serious as people make it out to be, particularly with the chair gimmicks for the auditions and other gimmicks which makes the show more viewer-friendly than those two programmes. And they can always change the tone a little bit for the British version so it's more suited to the UK audience.
If the show does come here, I think it'd be a relatively good time to launch the show early-ish next year, with the upcoming TXF probably in decline for the first time in 5 years and people saying "TXF's not as good as it used to be" with the new judges in place. TXF will still be a massive show, of course, but there might just be more of an apatite for a new, fresh singing show next year, maybe the biggest apatite for a new show of this kind in quite a few years. Like C14E said yesterday, Channel 4 will perhaps be interested in getting this show too, as they haven't got much going for them at the moment and don't have that big light entertainment show right now that they had for the past decade with BB. A few episodes of BFGW and MPD really isn't enough in terms of 2m+ entertainment shows. As unlikely as it is to happen, I'd say that even though they've got TXF/BGT, ITV should at least consider their options regarding the show, because I always think they're lacking that tentpole show on Saturdays in the first quarter. They don't need to make it another supsersized-show like TXF running for months, they could have a 'scaled down' version of The Voice with auditions running for one month and a week of live shows, so it's all done and dusted within 6 weeks, meaning there's not much viewer fatigue for that singing contest genre. Obviously it wouldn't hit XF levels but it could do a solid job. But I accept it's unlikely to happen due to various reasons. With Channel 5 committing a lot to Big Brother, and with other broadcasters possibly interested in The Voice, I can't see them getting it because they'd find it difficult in terms of cost etc. I do think we'll be hearing a lot about this show within the next 12 months, and it's launched well in other competitive markets like the US and Holland at a time when, some would say, the talent show genre had reached saturation point, so what's to say it wouldn't do well here too.
Quote:
“BBC1 is considering new singing format The Voice for a prime Saturday night slot following its success in the US.
An adaptation of the show, which launched on US network NBC last month with nearly 12 million viewers, is being considered by BBC controller of entertainment Mark Linsey for broadcast next year.
“The BBC is looking at The Voice for BBC1 on Saturday night but it has not yet been commissioned and we are a long way off any decision being made,” said a BBC spokeswoman.
Casting would be a key factor in securing a commission. Celebrity judges including Christina Aguilera and soul singer Cee Lo Green have helped with the success of the US version.The BBC is speaking with indie Wall to Wall to potentially adapt the format for UK viewers. Wall to Wall picked up the UK rights following an agreement with format-creator Talpa Media, which launched the show last year on RTL4 in Holland.
More at: Broadcast”
“BBC1 is considering new singing format The Voice for a prime Saturday night slot following its success in the US.
An adaptation of the show, which launched on US network NBC last month with nearly 12 million viewers, is being considered by BBC controller of entertainment Mark Linsey for broadcast next year.
“The BBC is looking at The Voice for BBC1 on Saturday night but it has not yet been commissioned and we are a long way off any decision being made,” said a BBC spokeswoman.
Casting would be a key factor in securing a commission. Celebrity judges including Christina Aguilera and soul singer Cee Lo Green have helped with the success of the US version.The BBC is speaking with indie Wall to Wall to potentially adapt the format for UK viewers. Wall to Wall picked up the UK rights following an agreement with format-creator Talpa Media, which launched the show last year on RTL4 in Holland.
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I know the article says they're just "considering" it at the moment, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do get it. The BBC has struggled to find a successful Saturday night light entertainment hit since Strictly, with pretty much just the Andrew Lloyd Webber shows doing respectably out of all the other shows they've tried. They need another Saturday night hit to come through now and I think this one could do well compared to how most LE Saturday shows for them have rated in the last 5 years. The format of the show is good, it's been successful in the countries it's been shown in, and although it could be considered a bit too similar to TXF, having it in Q1/Q2 at a different time of the year to TXF (but before BGT returns) could work. I've seen some comments saying that The Voice is too 'serious' and 'niche' to work well over here (like SYTYCD and Must Be The Music for example), but I don't think it's as serious as people make it out to be, particularly with the chair gimmicks for the auditions and other gimmicks which makes the show more viewer-friendly than those two programmes. And they can always change the tone a little bit for the British version so it's more suited to the UK audience.
If the show does come here, I think it'd be a relatively good time to launch the show early-ish next year, with the upcoming TXF probably in decline for the first time in 5 years and people saying "TXF's not as good as it used to be" with the new judges in place. TXF will still be a massive show, of course, but there might just be more of an apatite for a new, fresh singing show next year, maybe the biggest apatite for a new show of this kind in quite a few years. Like C14E said yesterday, Channel 4 will perhaps be interested in getting this show too, as they haven't got much going for them at the moment and don't have that big light entertainment show right now that they had for the past decade with BB. A few episodes of BFGW and MPD really isn't enough in terms of 2m+ entertainment shows. As unlikely as it is to happen, I'd say that even though they've got TXF/BGT, ITV should at least consider their options regarding the show, because I always think they're lacking that tentpole show on Saturdays in the first quarter. They don't need to make it another supsersized-show like TXF running for months, they could have a 'scaled down' version of The Voice with auditions running for one month and a week of live shows, so it's all done and dusted within 6 weeks, meaning there's not much viewer fatigue for that singing contest genre. Obviously it wouldn't hit XF levels but it could do a solid job. But I accept it's unlikely to happen due to various reasons. With Channel 5 committing a lot to Big Brother, and with other broadcasters possibly interested in The Voice, I can't see them getting it because they'd find it difficult in terms of cost etc. I do think we'll be hearing a lot about this show within the next 12 months, and it's launched well in other competitive markets like the US and Holland at a time when, some would say, the talent show genre had reached saturation point, so what's to say it wouldn't do well here too.
Just seen first promo for The Restaurant Inspector on Channel 5. Assuming this takes The Hotel Inspector's slot when it finishes, Monday 13th June @ 9pm is looking like a good bet for start date.
i asked this question a few days ago but how long do you think the X Facor and Britains got talent will be on for. I think till 2016
Originally Posted by Samthefootball:
“i asked this question a few days ago but how long do you think the X Facor and Britains got talent will be on for. I think till 2016”
“i asked this question a few days ago but how long do you think the X Facor and Britains got talent will be on for. I think till 2016”
Until the end of the current contract (2013).
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