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I've just wasted twenty minutes reading the final few pages of the previous Ratings Thread, and it was full of pages of EastEnders-hate, presumably as a reaction to last night's Emmerdale slump at 8pm, and/or having to work on a Bank Holiday.
![]() Let's hope for better with this new thread. ![]() I think the Emmerdale 'slump' might be down to the increased opposition from BBC One. I'm not sure what's behind EastEnders' issues on a Thursday considering ITV offer very little in way of competition.
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They should have pulled the plug BEFORE it even started, that's where the error was made. Letting it go to air and then getting cold feet was the worst thing they could do.
All of these scenes were then cut from the BBC One broadcast. So they obviously shat themselves at the early reaction from the press screening. It was too late though. The damage had been done. You just have to wonder how they couldn't see that coming. |
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I agree. It was awful from the get go. I know someone who attended a press screening of the new years day episodes and he claims so many of the critics were left uneasy at the content of the episodes which included several shots of the dead baby and a blood soaked Kat bleeding out in her bed.
All of these scenes were then cut from the BBC One broadcast. So they obviously shat themselves at the early reaction from the press screening. I can understand the criticism that Kirkwood gets but he isn't the only one at fault for this; the whole executive chain let the show down badly throughout the episode and subsequent events. |
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Lets be realistic about this: Eastenders could have all the promotion in the world but in its current state, it's not going to hit 8million. It doesnt attract casual viewers anymore. The hardcore fans rave about it as if it's improved majestically since the last year but when it comes to the crunch: ratings-wise EE is down from the same period last year. People on Twitter like DTC, Alex Lamb, Daran Little, Kris Green and other EE staff patting each other on the back saying how amazing these next few episodes will be, most people couldnt care less. There is no doubt in my mind that EE will fail to hit 8million in the next week. Also I firmly believe the 30th Anniversary episode will struggle to hit 10m in the overnights [assuming it is a non-live ep], way down from the 16m of 2010. We have to be realistic in this day and age, with the way EE has repelled casual viewers in the last few years, EE is not in a good place ratings-wise and not even a well executed marketing campaign will change that.
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Lets be realistic about this: Eastenders could have all the promotion in the world but in its current state, it's not going to hit 8million. It doesnt attract casual viewers anymore. The hardcore fans rave about it as if it's improved majestically since the last year but when it comes to the crunch: ratings-wise EE is down from the same period last year. People on Twitter like DTC, Alex Lamb, Daran Little, Kris Green and other EE staff patting each other on the back saying how amazing these next few episodes will be, most people couldnt care less. There is no doubt in my mind that EE will fail to hit 8million in the next week. Also I firmly believe the 30th Anniversary episode will struggle to hit 10m in the overnights [assuming it is a non-live ep], way down from the 16m of 2010. We have to be realistic in this day and age, with the way EE has repelled casual viewers in the last few years, EE is not in a good place ratings-wise and not even a well executed marketing campaign will change that.
However, hardcore fans will say anything, I daresay the million who still stick with Home and Away will still it's the best soap on television, even though hardly anyone else will agree, and EE is going the same way, with the casual viewers ignoring it. |
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The BBC should have replaced Bryan Kirkwood then instead of keeping him on another year.
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35% for EE ?
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Im not an EmmerdaleFm fan [far from it actually lol], Im just saying it as it is regarding EastEnders! Unless you think the sub 7m ratings for EE are acceptable? Youre always quick to defend EE and knock EmFarm Pizzatheaction, but even you as a hardcore EE fanatic must accept that it has been disappointing that EE's ratings have continued to decline this year despite all the production changes and supposed increased quality.
![]() But, even if its future ratings rise to 8, 9 or 10m or even 15m, it'll never be good enough for the Ratings Thread. ![]() I'm not sure I'm quick enough to knock Emmerdale. I ignore most of its ratings over the course of the week, I rarely mention how terrible the product is (whereas I could be mentioning it several times a day), and I often defend the cast and crew over how hard they work, and how I don't think they get anywhere near as much respect as the Coronation St team get from ITV. Maybe I should comment more often.
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Regardless of the ratings (I know a strange thing to say on a ratings forum
) is anybody actually looking forward to watching EE tonight? Team ITV T-shirts, meals for one, and fingers crossed for 5/6m ratings in the morning.
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But, even if its future ratings rise to 8, 9 or 10m or even 15m, it'll never be good enough for the Ratings Thread.
![]() As I said. EEs ratings might not be going up but at least they have levelled out in recent months and are now consistent. This is overlooked. If they were continuing to drop there would be a problem. I don't see anyone questioning why Corrie has lost almost 3 million since December. Its always EE getting the kicking. |
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All the soaps will be low tonight- not only are they usually low on Friday but factor in the bank holiday, the good weather, people away for easter, people out for the night etc
ED will get 5.3m EE will get 5.9m CS wil get 7.1 and 6.7 |
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lol even if in the unlikely event that EE hit 8 million tonight there would still be loads of posts pointing out negatives!!
As I said. EEs ratings might not be going up but at least they have levelled out in recent months and are now consistent. This is overlooked. If they were continuing to drop there would be a problem. I don't see anyone questioning why Corrie has lost almost 3 million since December. Its always EE getting the kicking. |
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The EE fans have set themselves up for a fall repeatedly claiming the next big story will be the turnaround and for nearly two years now despite their hopes the turnaround hasn't happened. Whether they've helped manage the decline and to some extent halt it is difficult to judge, but it's certainly still nearer to Emmerdale than Corrie - and any closure of the gap with Corrie has been more due to Corrie's own problems than any improvement in EE's performance.
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H Of De Vil chastises Stuart Blackburn almost every time a Corrie rating is posted. He/She (H Of De Vil) is certainly questioning Coronation Street's ratings. I don't understand why EE fans think they get especially harsh treatment.
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The EE fans have set themselves up for a fall repeatedly claiming the next big story will be the turnaround and for nearly two years now despite their hopes the turnaround hasn't happened. Whether they've helped manage the decline and to some extent halt it is difficult to judge, but it's certainly still nearer to Emmerdale than Corrie - and any closure of the gap with Corrie has been more due to Corrie's own problems than any improvement in EE's performance.
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In the last part someone asked for the ratings for Swansea vs Chelsea on Sky vs Hull vs Sheffield United on BT at the same time on Sunday afternoon. This week's Broadcast tell us...
Swansea vs Chelsea - 1,370,000 Hull vs Sheffield United - 318,500 Also, if Nick Knowles gets the Strictly job, I will kiss Brekkie. Absolutely no chance of it happening. From the paper that brought us Rachel Riley for Breakfast, I note. |
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The EE fans have set themselves up for a fall repeatedly claiming the next big story will be the turnaround and for nearly two years now despite their hopes the turnaround hasn't happened. Whether they've helped manage the decline and to some extent halt it is difficult to judge, but it's certainly still nearer to Emmerdale than Corrie - and any closure of the gap with Corrie has been more due to Corrie's own problems than any improvement in EE's performance.
No soap is what it was. But with EE, you often get one great week, followed by six weeks of fodder. And most of the show is filled with pointless arguing. |
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In the last part someone asked for the ratings for Swansea vs Chelsea on Sky vs Hull vs Sheffield United on BT at the same time on Sunday afternoon. This week's Broadcast tell us...
Swansea vs Chelsea - 1,370,000 Hull vs Sheffield United - 318,500 Also, if Nick Knowles gets the Strictly job, I will kiss Brekkie. Absolutely no chance of it happening. From the paper that brought us Rachel Riley for Breakfast, I note.
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Also, if Nick Knowles gets the Strictly job, I will kiss Brekkie.
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The EE fans have set themselves up for a fall repeatedly claiming the next big story will be the turnaround and for nearly two years now despite their hopes the turnaround hasn't happened. Whether they've helped manage the decline and to some extent halt it is difficult to judge, but it's certainly still nearer to Emmerdale than Corrie - and any closure of the gap with Corrie has been more due to Corrie's own problems than any improvement in EE's performance.
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And, one other thing, it's Ratings Thread Quiz Time:
What is the one thing all Strictly Come Dancing contestant pairings have in common, and how might it explain Nick Knowles being considered for the job? |
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In the last part someone asked for the ratings for Swansea vs Chelsea on Sky vs Hull vs Sheffield United on BT at the same time on Sunday afternoon. This week's Broadcast tell us...
Swansea vs Chelsea - 1,370,000 Hull vs Sheffield United - 318,500 Also, if Nick Knowles gets the Strictly job, I will kiss Brekkie. Absolutely no chance of it happening. From the paper that brought us Rachel Riley for Breakfast, I note. ![]() And the magic of the FA Cup hey - I know that was as low key as you can get for an FA Cup semi-final but still thought it would rate better, especially as in the end it was an eight goal thriller. |
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The EastEnders trailer has been shown 3 times already tonight and BBC1 showing a break bumper? (Type thing) before the ident too.
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I think the days of EastEnders being must see TV for casual viewers are over. Ever since Dominic Treadwell-Collins took over we've heard endless times how a ground breaking storyline would kick start the ratings recovery but none of them turned into anything, not even the Carters' arrival on Christmas Day (of all days!). I think this will be another damp squib. In the likely scenario that there's no movement by Autumn I think they need to stop with the headline grabbing storylines to win old viewers back because it will be clear at that point that they're not coming back, at least not in that way. They need to focus on the viewers they still have.
Coronation Street is in danger of losing casual interest as well but it is very lucky to be on ITV where it is treated with a lot of care and I am sure BGT week will produce good ratings as ever. |
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Re Strictly.
I think the Beeb would like to go with Vernon Kay (in fact Im surprised they haven't given him something more significant than temping on the One Show now he is freelance) but the fact that he is married to Tess brings perhaps the wrong type of chemistry to the mix. They did Just the Two of Us together and iirc it wasn't considered a total success - well they haven't co-hosted since so I guess something didn't click. |
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