The Ratings Thread (Part 26)

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ftv

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by allthingsuk:
“That'll be a good idea. It's been proven on BBC2 that something like Dad's Army does consistently well on Saturdays. Maybe something like that in the teatime slot will really do well - maybe 3-4 million strong audience.”

The repeats of Dad's Army on BBC 2 on Saturday nights are currently delivering a steady 2 million every week.The episode on September 24 registered 2.07 million (BARB)

nick202

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by ftv:
“The repeats of Dad's Army on BBC 2 on Saturday nights are currently delivering a steady 2 million every week.The episode on September 24 registered 2.07 million (BARB)”

Interesting... It would certainly make sense (and probably be a darn sight cheaper) for the BBC to put some tried and tested classic comedy repeats in that slot rather than 'investing' in crud like Don't Scare the Hare.

Charnham

15-10-2011

agreed, when I was younger I watched plenty of Dads Army, Are You Being Served and Allo Allo, I believe in the USA such a line up is called PBS.

grahamzxy

15-10-2011

Can see this France v Wales rugby match peaking high right around now at 10.30-1045. Wales just need to score and they are in the final, hitting the post before was very unfortunate. Unlucky that ball dropped below the crossbar.

Wales are out! Better luck next time guys.

Samthefootball

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by grahamzxy:
“Can see this France v Wales rugby match peaking high right around now at 10.30-1045. Wales just need to score and they are in the final, hitting the post before was very unfortunate. Unlucky that ball dropped below the crossbar.

Wales are out! Better luck next time guys.”

I Think it will get 3-4m and a 7m peek

grimshaw

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by derek500:
“ITV must be getting worried that their excessive ad break policy is turning so many 'live' viewers away from their dramas.

The extra few minutes of content along with the extended slot and extra break, is seriously eroding Downton's value.

And no doubt the bulk of timeshifters are the demo that ITV want/need to reach.”

I think despite the number of adverts many will still timeshift.
But I do think they need to look to optimise their adverts - make sure theres none that are just very annoying. But that has to go hand in hand with the script tbh.

Look at Doctor Who - no adverts - massive timeshift, massive iplayer.
One thing ITV WILL be happy about is Downton is Christmas DVD gold - its other revenues from their programming they really need to find.

D.M.N.

15-10-2011

I imagine ITV will be slotting in a Betty Driver tribute in the next week after the very sad news this morning.

I wouldn't be surprised if this week's edition of High Stakes is pulled in favour of The Betty Driver Story which first aired in February - also on a Tuesday - and had 3.71m (15.2%) in that slot.

Salv*

15-10-2011

When will the ratings be released?

scotch

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“I imagine ITV will be slotting in a Betty Driver tribute in the next week after the very sad news this morning.
”

Oh no

Alrightmate

15-10-2011

Anybody know why there's no ratings in yet?

It's really late, what's up?

D.M.N.

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by Salv*:
“When will the ratings be released?”

Originally Posted by Alrightmate:
“Anybody know why there's no ratings in yet?

It's really late, what's up?”

It's a weekend, ratings are normally posted later at weekends by DS.

Georged123

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by Salv*:
“When will the ratings be released?”

Originally Posted by Alrightmate:
“Anybody know why there's no ratings in yet?

It's really late, what's up?”

Every time anyone asks about when ratings will be released, they get delayed by another 15 minutes. Just bear that mind.

Veri

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by Georged123:
“Every time anyone asks about when ratings will be released, they get delayed by another 15 minutes. Just bear that mind.”

LOL.

Salv*

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by Georged123:
“Every time anyone asks about when ratings will be released, they get delayed by another 15 minutes. Just bear that mind.”

It was a question. You know, as this is a ratings thread. So I was curious why there were not any ratings yet.

Alrightmate

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by Georged123:
“Every time anyone asks about when ratings will be released, they get delayed by another 15 minutes. Just bear that mind.”

Excuse me?
Are you telling me off for just asking a question?

Tassium

15-10-2011

Is there a reason for the ratings being delayed?

It's 2pm!

AlexiR

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by C14E:
“Charlie's Angels has been cancelled by ABC after 4 episodes. There are still 4 episodes remaining but production has been shut down immediately. No word on what will take the timeslot.”

Apparently they're going to continue to air Charlie's Angels.

Reports are that ABC will air the remaining four episodes Thursday 8PM and then likely replace it with Wipeout which is coming ever closer to just airing 52 weeks of the year.

Originally Posted by Jonwo:
“It wouldn't surprise me if Rules of Engagement is brought back for one more season for syndication purposes. It will have 94-96 episodes by the end of this season and I think if Sony cuts the license fee in order to get another 14-16 more episodes to hit 110 episodes, they'll do it plus CBS needs a backup just in case.”

I suspect if Rules gets another season it'll be as a midseason replacement. Its a solid little utility player for CBS that they can schedule just about anywhere and its good to have a show like that on the bench.

Brekkie

15-10-2011

I think it's them adding the extra 15 minute to shows (thanks OFCOM for opening that loophole) to get the ad break which irritates - had they just been allowed the extra break within the hour I think people would just quickly put up with it as they did when it went from 2 to 3 a decade ago. I also think it's short sighted as surely when considering international sales and repeat runs it's better to have a show which fits into 60 minutes with ads rather than an awkward 75 minute product - though I wouldn't be surprised if episodes are edited for time to air abroad.

Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“I imagine ITV will be slotting in a Betty Driver tribute in the next week after the very sad news this morning.

I wouldn't be surprised if this week's edition of High Stakes is pulled in favour of The Betty Driver Story which first aired in February - also on a Tuesday - and had 3.71m (15.2%) in that slot.”

The way ITV has been lately I doubt they'd even pull an underperforming game show for a tribute to the Queen!

Originally Posted by AlexiR:
“Apparently they're going to continue to air Charlie's Angels.

Reports are that ABC will air the remaining four episodes Thursday 8PM and then likely replace it with Wipeout which is coming ever closer to just airing 52 weeks of the year.”

Just as everyone predicted when Charlie's Angels was announced. Another flop for C4 to burn off then - just as everyone predicted too.

GBali

15-10-2011

If someone knows the ratings of the Merlin repeats on Fridays (BBC3), please, share them. Or the AI of the first two episodes.
Thanks in advance! The BARB website didn't help.

D.M.N.

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by GBali:
“If someone knows the ratings of the Merlin repeats on Fridays (BBC3), please, share them. Or the AI of the first two episodes.
Thanks in advance! The BARB website didn't help.”

01/10 - 88
08/10 - 90

The highest AI for the week ending 9th October was Alex: A Life Fast Forward and Downton Abbey which had 92. And I'm not telling you what the lowest AI was, you should all already know the answer.

rzt

15-10-2011

Episode 1 of Merlin had a BBC3 repeat overnight rating of 333k (1.6%) on 7/10/11. I haven't got Episode 2 repeat overnight rating yet.

The AIs have been:

Episode 1: 88
Episode 2: 90

Episode 2 was the 4th highest AI of the week from all terrestrial channels. Top 3 were: Alex: A Life Fast Forward (92), Downton Abbey (92), Mrs Brown's Boys (90).

GBali

15-10-2011

Thank you very much! Both of you!

allthingsuk

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“01/10 - 88
08/10 - 90

The highest AI for the week ending 9th October was Alex: A Life Fast Forward and Downton Abbey which had 92. And I'm not telling you what the lowest AI was, you should all already know the answer. ”

Daybreak

allthingsuk

15-10-2011

Speaking of which, how is the gap between Daybreak and Breakfast?

And any update on the teatime game show battle between Pointless and The Chase?

rzt

15-10-2011

Originally Posted by allthingsuk:
“And any update on the teatime game show battle between Pointless and The Chase?”

.....Pointless...The Chase...Difference
W1...2.50m.......1.94m.......+29%
W2...2.35m.......1.98m.......+18%
W3...2.37m.......2.09m.......+13%
W4...2.23m.......1.84m.......+21%
W5...2.41m.......2.08m.......+16%
W6*..2.44m.......2.05m.......+19%

Week 6 (*Mon-Thu):
10/10..2.43m.....1.99m.......+22%
11/10..2.43m.....2.12m.......+15%
12/10..2.52m.....1.98m.......+27%
13/10..2.36m.....2.11m.......+12%

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