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When ITV don't even try with rpt galore, its no wonder the BBC walk away without needing to even try.
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The "world tour" advance screenings were claiming it'd run at between 80 and 82 minutes, if I recall correctly.
EDIT: Sorry, after a quick google search it transpires BBFC are giving it a run time of 97 minutes. http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/docto...ep-breath-film You can give or take a few for the differences between cinema and television, as with the 50th, though.
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I hope so but I do worry about the feature-length aspect. Wouldn't bet against a shed of viewership during the slower parts, as we saw with Sherlock.
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Of course BBC1 needs to try. If they didn't try, they'd be down to an 8% share just like ITV, there's plenty more channels to choose from. The fact that they do try in almost every slot means they're pretty much constantly above 20%.
Something like Fake Britain and The Sheriffs are Coming are rpt's this week but will rate well despite this. |
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I hope so but I do worry about the feature-length aspect. Wouldn't bet against a shed of viewership during the slower parts, as we saw with Sherlock.
The highest rated Xmas Special (2007) was also the longest (70 minutes). The only time DW has been No 1 in the ratings (Tennant's last full season, 2008) was with a 55 minute ep. And of course Day of the Doctor, the highest rated drama of last year, was 75 minutes long. DW this year would almost certainly have significantly higher ratings in October with an SCD lead-in, but it's not likely to suffer from having too long an opener. |
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Ah, thanks.
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I think the Sherlock audience was pretty stable through the broadcast. I'll need to check that one.
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ITV are now more concerned with making profit, and the BBC rating well throughout the day.
ITV's stance is typical of a business, but being a TV channel (and a major one) they should be putting so much more effort into the schedule all year round. Unfortunately they allow parts of the year to fall apart meaning the BBC don't even need to try. |
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Brothers In Arms is getting 5-star reviews in the press this morning, although it probably had a low rating because it clashed with Kylie's performance.
ITV at its best is very good, but there isn't enough quality to fill the schedule. |
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DW ratings usually rise during an episode, and the highest rated episodes since its return (apart from the very first Eccleston episode) have been longer than 45 minutes.
The highest rated Xmas Special (2007) was also the longest (70 minutes). The only time DW has been No 1 in the ratings (Tennant's last full season, 2008) was with a 55 minute ep. And of course Day of the Doctor, the highest rated drama of last year, was 75 minutes long. |
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DW ratings usually rise during an episode, and the highest rated episodes since its return (apart from the very first Eccleston episode) have been longer than 45 minutes.
The highest rated Xmas Special (2007) was also the longest (70 minutes). The only time DW has been No 1 in the ratings (Tennant's last full season, 2008) was with a 55 minute ep. And of course Day of the Doctor, the highest rated drama of last year, was 75 minutes long. DW this year would almost certainly have significantly higher ratings in October with an SCD lead-in, but it's not likely to suffer from having too long an opener. |
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Brothers In Arms is getting 5-star reviews in the press this morning, although it probably had a low rating because it clashed with Kylie's performance.
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Yes all that's very true but what I really meant was how likely are the 'ooh a new Doctor, let's give him a chance' casual audience to stick it out for a full hour and a half? All reports of the episode from fans so far are very positive but that might not stop stop non-fans who tuned in 'just to see what it's like' getting bored. The three previous 'Nu-Who' first Doctor episodes have been between 45 minutes and 65 minutes, so the casual 'new Doctor' audience being risked on a feature-length episode with 'slower moments' is unchartered territory IMO.
And, again from the cinema screenings, it does not look as though the episode will be a full hour and a half. It seems to be between 75 and 80 minutes in length, not 90. |
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ITV Media is claiming that ITV are brining back Sunday Night At The Palladium this Autumn for 6 episodes starting in September.
It's clearly going ahead as they're advertising for sponsorship of it, but I'm surprised they didn't announce it earlier. |
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ITV Media is claiming that ITV are brining back Sunday Night At The Palladium this Autumn for 6 episodes starting in September.
It's clearly going ahead as they're advertising for sponsorship of it, but I'm surprised they didn't announce it earlier. ![]() Seriously, I will definitely give this a go, if only to see the revival of such a central part of TV history. I hope they find space for Bruce Forsyth to make an appearance (as the original presenter in the 1950s) though it probably would not be good idea to make him the anchor... |
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ITV Media is claiming that ITV are brining back Sunday Night At The Palladium this Autumn for 6 episodes starting in September.
It's clearly going ahead as they're advertising for sponsorship of it, but I'm surprised they didn't announce it earlier. Quote:
Wow - an ITV variety show featuring people who actually are talented?
![]() Seriously, I will definitely give this a go, if only to see the revival of such a central part of TV history. I hope they find space for Bruce Forsyth to make an appearance (as the original presenter in the 1950s) though it probably would not be good idea to make him the anchor... ITV trying to mix it up, I like that. But where will it go? Is it an hour or 90 minutes? 7 or 8pm start? However I do wish that ITV light entertainment was more than just reviving old shows. |
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ITV trying to mix it up, I like that. But where will it go? Is it an hour or 90 minutes? 7 or 8pm start?
However I do wish that ITV light entertainment was more than just reviving old shows. I do think these revivals are getting a bit out of hand though. Sunday Night At The Palladium is a good one to do but I don't see the point in Celebrity Squares coming back. |
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6 x 60 minute episodes apparently. My guess is that it'll be at 7pm leading into The X Factor. Could possibly dent the Strictly results if they overlap.
I do think these revivals are getting a bit out of hand though. Sunday Night At The Palladium is a good one to do but I don't see the point in Celebrity Squares coming back. |
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SCD red carpet - to be recorded Tuesday 2nd September
SCD premiere show - to be recorded Wednesday 3rd September http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/s...carpet_2sept14 |
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6 x 60 minute episodes apparently. My guess is that it'll be at 7pm leading into The X Factor. Could possibly dent the Strictly results if they overlap.
I do think these revivals are getting a bit out of hand though. Sunday Night At The Palladium is a good one to do but I don't see the point in Celebrity Squares coming back. |
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Oh, I adored Celebrity Squares back in the day - is it really coming back? Great!
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SCD red carpet - to be recorded Tuesday 2nd September
SCD premiere show - to be recorded Wednesday 3rd September http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/s...carpet_2sept14 |
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SCD red carpet - to be recorded Tuesday 2nd September
SCD premiere show - to be recorded Wednesday 3rd September http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/s...carpet_2sept14 Tumble being extended to 7 episodes (which seems to be the case as this also says 1 of 7 now) does make more sense now. Tumble runs 9th August to 20th September, then Strictly starts on the 27th, although surely they'd have known Strictly's likely start date when they commissioned Tumble. If Tumble is doing well then 6th September will be a very good night for BBC One, if it's not then it'll be interesting to see if they move Tumble earlier to give Strictly the better slot or try to boost it with a Strictly lead in. |
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That's a week earlier than I expected, although I'm not sure why as it's the same week as last year.
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That's a week earlier than I expected, although I'm not sure why as it's the same week as last year.
Tumble being extended to 7 episodes (which seems to be the case as this also says 1 of 7 now) does make more sense now. Tumble runs 9th August to 20th September, then Strictly starts on the 27th, although surely they'd have known Strictly's likely start date when they commissioned Tumble. If Tumble is doing well then 6th September will be a very good night for BBC One, if it's not then it'll be interesting to see if they move Tumble earlier to give Strictly the better slot or try to boost it with a Strictly lead in. |
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Isn't that the same as usual though - 3 weeks between preview show and main launch? (Assuming that the preview airs the Saturday after filming.)
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