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The Ratings Thread (Part 38)
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Hassaan13
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by Pizzatheaction:
“

Singing the ITV Anthem...

Spoiler
Now it's January,
So, goodbye, Christmas Fairy.
Instead here comes the Schofe,
And he is really nice,
He is not an oaf,
Who presents Dancing on Ice.

So, now it's February,
Have a pancake or two for tea.
Who needs the Six Nations,
When you've Takeaway for fun?

And, now it's March,
Our Tuesday factual's coming last,
But, we're still full of glee,
Because, Talent is back early,
Absolutely not because of Voice on BBC.

So, now April's come,
And we're feeling a bit glum.
Our new hoped-for Sat night hit,
Has turned to ratings shit,
But it's just a small setback,
Because Keith Lemon will be back.

So, now's it's come to May,
And Talent is on each day,
And we'll have a lot to say,
When EastEnders we'll slay.

But, now it's June,
And mid-month, we'll change our tune:
At the French Open,
Murray is the best,
But at Wimbledon,
He really is a pest.

Now it is July,
So let out a great big sigh.
The ratings well's run dry,
And X Factor is not yet nigh.

Hooray, it's August,
We're excited fit to bust,
It's time for our X Factor,
Its ratings are gold dust.
Which contestant's "illegal"?
Which one is the "proz"?
Will we see the return of Lady Sharon of Oz?

Now it's September,
And Abbey's on Sunday.
That means the BBC,
Can't show dramas 'til Monday.

Now it's October,
And Strictly's coming back.
We'll watch the schedules,
And won't let it attack.

Now it's November,
Ant and Dec are on each night.
"Wor" celebs might have to eat it,
But don't say the programme's shite.

Now it's December,
Stopwatches are ready,
Because the Beeb's got good stuff on,
And our line-up's crappy.
If EastEnders beats Abbey,
We will want to cry,
And if you point it out,
You'll get a poke in the mince pie.
”

You should post an entire thread for that!
D.M.N.
06-08-2012
at Pizza's post. Great stuff, and so true!

I e-mailled Paul Millar about the ratings articles, this was his response

Quote:
“It's the Olympics and all the rules have kind of gone out the window for the moment.

Our main base of readers are looking for the peaks. I've been grabbing peaks from Sam Hodges and the BBC media centre, and directly from BBC sources. However, the BARB list I noticed in the forum.

Thanks for getting in touch - the traditional ratings roundup style will return soon.”

Dancc
06-08-2012
Oh, Pizza. That was just terrific. Bravo sir, bravo!
RobbieSykes123
06-08-2012
Bravo indeed.

Do re-post it in a fortnight when George leaves his tin hat in the Ratings Thread store cupboard and returns to gloat about Cowell getting 10m and ITV blitzing the opposition. (Figures that would have Sam Hodges and Roger Mosey hooting with derision on recent form)
Charnham
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by Dancc:
“Oh, Pizza. That was just terrific. Bravo sir, bravo! ”

that is alot of work you did, but I think its been appreciated.
RobbieSykes123
06-08-2012
Talking of ITV and hoots of derision, I just flicked to ITV1 to see whether it was Marple or Frost tonight, and was delighted to see them making an effort with some highbrow factual programming.

Can't wait for 9.40am tomorrow...
Charnham
06-08-2012
is anybody else, still flicking to BBC 1, for EastEnders? there for increasing Olympics ratings briefly, when you didn't mean to?
Andy Parish
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by RobbieSykes123:
“Well, D.M.N. certainly did that for the Royal Wedding last year. Then again, he goes by "broadcasts" and as the Opening Ceremony coverage started at 7pm and ran unbroken until 12.40am, I assume he is going to have to get his calculator out (like he has done for the Euro 2012 figures)- and produce a figure presumably sub-20m.

I personally don't think BBC News simulcasts should be included, because whilst I think it's right to include HD simulcasts where people are almost certainly chosing to break from the networked SD transmission for the HD broadcast (and this is official BARB methodology as regards BBC1 and I believe Ch4), why would any BBC1 viewers think "we'll migrate to the BBC News channel for this then". It's clearly folk who are watching BBC News, which just happens to be showing the same thing, and they should be counted as such.

However, adding BBC1/BBC1HD and BBCHD (for 3d), then the official Opening Ceremony figure seems to be 24.359m. That is 24.36m to 2 decimal places, which noses ahead of the OFAH special (24.35m) at the top of the single-channel list.

I think?”

Hey Robbie, the 3D broadcast on BBCHD wasn't actually a simulcast. Different live feed, cameras, director etc.



Edit: Pizza wins the internet! Brilliant Sir!
AnthonyC
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by Andy Parish:
“Hey Robbie, the 3D broadcast on BBCHD wasn't actually a simulcast. Different live feed, cameras, director etc.

”

Yeh I heard that there were only 4 cameras available in the stadium for 3D. Is that right? Wouldn't surprise me.
Andy Parish
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by AnthonyC:
“Yeh I heard that there were only 4 cameras available in the stadium for 3D. Is that right? Wouldn't surprise me.”

According to the press release, 33 3D cameras are being used throughout the different events. I've no idea how many were shooting the Opening Ceremony though.
Hassaan13
06-08-2012
So there's roughly 110k separating the Opening Ceremony from OFAH if you compare the official ratings.
Fudd
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by RobbieSykes123:
“Bravo indeed.

Do re-post it in a fortnight when George leaves his tin hat in the Ratings Thread store cupboard and returns to gloat about Cowell getting 10m and ITV blitzing the opposition. (Figures that would have Sam Hodges and Roger Mosey hooting with derision on recent form)”

Funny thing is Sam Hodges was creaming himself over similar 10m figures a few months ago...and then very quiet for some bizarre reason...
Fudd
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by Pizzatheaction:
“

Singing the ITV Anthem...

Spoiler
Now it's January,
So, goodbye, Christmas Fairy.
Instead here comes the Schofe,
And he is really nice,
He is not an oaf,
Who presents Dancing on Ice.

So, now it's February,
Have a pancake or two for tea.
Who needs the Six Nations,
When you've Takeaway for fun?

And, now it's March,
Our Tuesday factual's coming last,
But, we're still full of glee,
Because, Talent is back early,
Absolutely not because of Voice on BBC.

So, now April's come,
And we're feeling a bit glum.
Our new hoped-for Sat night hit,
Has turned to ratings shit,
But it's just a small setback,
Because Keith Lemon will be back.

So, now's it's come to May,
And Talent is on each day,
And we'll have a lot to say,
When EastEnders we'll slay.

But, now it's June,
And mid-month, we'll change our tune:
At the French Open,
Murray is the best,
But at Wimbledon,
He really is a pest.

Now it is July,
So let out a great big sigh.
The ratings well's run dry,
And X Factor is not yet nigh.

Hooray, it's August,
We're excited fit to bust,
It's time for our X Factor,
Its ratings are gold dust.
Which contestant's "illegal"?
Which one is the "proz"?
Will we see the return of Lady Sharon of Oz?

Now it's September,
And Abbey's on Sunday.
That means the BBC,
Can't show dramas 'til Monday.

Now it's October,
And Strictly's coming back.
We'll watch the schedules,
And won't let it attack.

Now it's November,
Ant and Dec are on each night.
"Wor" celebs might have to eat it,
But don't say the programme's shite.

Now it's December,
Stopwatches are ready,
Because the Beeb's got good stuff on,
And our line-up's crappy.
If EastEnders beats Abbey,
We will want to cry,
And if you point it out,
You'll get a poke in the mince pie.
”

That's brilliant.

But kind of sad because it's horribly accurate. If that's the state the leading commercial broadcaster with 50+ years of history is in now what will it be like in another decade as the digital takeover takes hold?

The license fee is increasing in importance as time goes on.

Originally Posted by fleet:
“Never understood why it matters what channel these things are on, just as long as you know what channel it is, I didnt find it difficult to turn the tv over.”

I agree in a way but the BBC soon throw the schedules up in the air when it comes to Wimbledon so why not the Olympics?
excel99
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by Fudd:
“I don't get the BBC - why don't they move the main news to BBC Two? Jason Kenny could be getting a gold medal here and they've switched over? They're happy enough to throw shows about the schedule at other times so why not now?”

It's a big news day, which may have influenced the decision (Lords Reform dropped/Syrian PM defects). Didn't something similar happen during Wimbeldon on a busy news day with the tennis moving to BBC2 as planned despite a big match in progress?
iaindb
06-08-2012
I notice that the new series of Waterloo Road (starting later this month) is scheduled for Thursdays. BBC perhaps feeling braver about scheduling on this night now that Corrie is moving back to Wednesdays. It'll be WR against Emmerdale with WR inheriting an audience from Eastenders (although that's not very much these days.). Interesting to see if this hits Emmerdale's 8pm audience.
Samthefootball
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by iaindb:
“I notice that the new series of Waterloo Road (starting later this month) is scheduled for Thursdays. BBC perhaps feeling braver about scheduling on this night now that Corrie is moving back to Wednesdays. It'll be WR against Emmerdale with WR inheriting an audience from Eastenders (although that's not very much these days.). Interesting to see if this hits Emmerdale's 8pm audience.”

Has it been comfirmed that Coronation Street isn't having a thursday episode. I know about the Wednesday one but knowing ITV they will have 6 Episodes a week.
Andy23
06-08-2012
They are probably trying to make sure Waterloo Road has a good lead in as remember this is the new Scottish series and they've commissioned about 300 episodes or something so there is a lot riding on it being a success.

As others have said all that boring SCD v TXF debate will look quite stale come the Autumn, never mind that seeing BBC1 airing a normal schedule next Monday will look boring.
Scoobyh1
06-08-2012
Does anyone have BB's ratings for last Friday eviction and twist?

I don't recall seeing it in this thread. Thanks!
cylon6
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by Samthefootball:
“Has it been comfirmed that Coronation Street isn't having a thursday episode. I know about the Wednesday one but knowing ITV they will have 6 Episodes a week.”

The Thursday episode will be moving back to Wednesdays at 7.30pm.
Salv*
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by Scoobyh1:
“Does anyone have BB's ratings for last Friday eviction and twist?

I don't recall seeing it in this thread. Thanks!”

That's what I'm waiting for.
Glenn A
06-08-2012
Originally Posted by Andy23:
“They are probably trying to make sure Waterloo Road has a good lead in as remember this is the new Scottish series and they've commissioned about 300 episodes or something so there is a lot riding on it being a success.

As others have said all that boring SCD v TXF debate will look quite stale come the Autumn, never mind that seeing BBC1 airing a normal schedule next Monday will look boring.”

Well in Cumbria we had to endure near enough of 20 years of Take The High Road in peak time. No one under 60 would go near it as it was so unwatchable and we all watched TOTP and EE to escape. Even STV's research had to axe it when they realised only a few old Scottish women kept it alive.
Dancc
06-08-2012
The C5 announcer said The Walking Dead will be back next year. Result for fans with Freeview!

Maybe it will come back as a 5*/5USA exclusive. Otherwise they could try moving it back to Sunday nights or giving it a lead-in from another US drama like NCIS.
Pizzatheaction
06-08-2012
Thanks for all the comments. Not sure what came over me...

Originally Posted by Glenn A:
“Well in Cumbria we had to endure near enough of 20 years of Take The High Road in peak time. No one under 60 would go near it as it was so unwatchable and we all watched TOTP and EE to escape. Even STV's research had to axe it when they realised only a few old Scottish women kept it alive.”

I remember both my sets of grandparents loved Take the High Road. Nothing really seemed to happen, but I liked the music.
cylon6
07-08-2012
Originally Posted by Dancc:
“The C5 announcer said The Walking Dead will be back next year. Result for fans with Freeview!

Maybe it will come back as a 5*/5USA exclusive. Otherwise they could try moving it back to Sunday nights or giving it a lead-in from another US drama like NCIS.”

Thank God I have FX and can look forward to it this Autumn.
Dancc
07-08-2012
Originally Posted by cylon6:
“Thank God I have FX and can look forward to it this Autumn.”

I'd rather wait and see it in one big block. Split seasons are annoying unless it's a procedural.
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