Couldn't they have waited a couple of weeks?

Going for the Sky Atlantic audience but launching Broadchurch up against Sky Atlantic's biggest show by a country mile wasn't an especially bright move on their part.

When you consider the ratings Sky Atlantic can get for new content its hardly surprising, I don't think that is too bad all things considered.

I shamelessly tuned in to look at David Beckham on screen for 1hr 30. I think he's absolutely beautiful. I'd assume a lot of others did the same!

If I'd fancied an early night it would have been a strong option. Not sure I'd have lasted the full 90 listening to Beckham though, but he'd have got me off to sleep nicely.

Broadchurch repeated on ITV itself during summer would likely ensure a solid 4m viewers. Advertisers are possibly more interested in the ratings for the flagship channel rather than the lesser ones, especially ones that are financially supported by Sky. Broadchurch is a rare gem when it comes to British drama. It is something people may like to see again, and gives those who didn't see it but who heard about it, the chance to see it for themselves. It also gives the show an air of relevance and would help the hype for series 2. Sometimes I do wonder what ITV are playing at with regards to how they treat their top shows.

I'm not surprised that Beckham rated so well because he is well liked, for example, the Ryan Giggs doc only managed half of that last week, didn't it?

Interesting. By that logic, "Showering with Rachel Riley" would be a 5m banker for Channel 4, plus drawing in that precious male demographic. I'll accept cash or cheque, Channel 4.

They were presumably trying to gain from all the World Cup hype at the moment though that could work either way as many are already overloaded with all stuff about football.

Broadchurch wouldn't get 4m on ITV. Remember when Call the Midwife was repeated?

Plus it would look bad repeating an 8 part series on ITV. Stand alone stories like Midsomer Murders they can get away with as people can dip in and out.

ITV's or anyone else's business model isn't just one channel, if it was, all the broadcasters would only have one channel stuffed with content.

I have always said this, we know ITV want to be on the pay model and they see this as an easy way in but I cant see they have anywhere near enough content for this so called 'special' channel.

I seem to remember a few years back ITV always used to carry a service from a small church somewhere while BBC1 was showing the Cenotaph.

Yes I agree. It has the potential to do well on the main ITV channel and also the digital channels. I would much prefer to see it on ITV during the World Cup on Monday's at 9pm, so I can watch it again without having to buy the DVD.

Call the Midwife was repeated just 5 months after the original transmission. It's been over a year since Broadchurch ended. There is still a lot of interest in the show. I think it would easily get 4m. There is nothing wrong at all in repeating quality drama series'. I see no problem with a broadcaster celebrating their hits. After all, much of ITV's new drama series' struggles to get 4m so I don't see an issue.

It might not get 4million, but certainly 3m+ and could allow those viewers to watch Broadchurch if they missed it the first time. This would be particularly good move over the World Cup/sports filled schedule when viewers want drama as an alternative.

UK TV Ratings ‏@TVRatingsUK 2m
#BigBrother continued with 1.22m/5.5% for Channel 5, 240k down on Sunday's edition.

Just 1.22m for BB. Such a shame.

Most people didn't miss it first time though did they. It'd get 2m at most and ruin the reputation of the drama.
To run during the World Cup it'd have to be scattered all over the week, nobody would follow that as it would clash with everything

Corrie 1930: 7.64m (39.0%) [+1 155k (0.7%)]
Corrie 2030: 7.23m (31.9%) [+1 253k (1.1%)]
EastEnders: 6.48m (31.4%) [BBC 3 334k (2.4%)]
Emmerdale: 5.99m (33.6%) [+1 101k (0.5%)]

Gail and Me: 40 Years on Coronation Street: 2.65m (12.9%) [+1 193k (0.9%)]

When was the last time a serial drama repeated well? Its easy to repeat something like Midsomer or Lewis because people can just drop in on them, something like Broadchurch would need you to have seen the previous eps. Had they shown it on the main channel I couldn't see it getting anymore than 2.5m if I'm honest maybe 3m with a Corrie lead in.

Not surprised BB fell. E4's blatent spoiler of moving Made In Chelsea to 9PM clearly had the desired effect.

It's going to be up and down, especially in the early days. I'm a big BB fan but struggle a bit at the beginning. Once it settles down it will be fine.

I don't think they're doing the show any favours with shows like the 10pm live show though. A 30 minute live show for the nomination reveal wasn't really justified, and most of the show was just filled with profanity and arguing. I'm not a prude but it was OTT. It will be interesting to see the rating for that.

I'm guessing MIC had an effect on BB.

It usually takes a while to get going I thought?
They will surely generate a controversial story to get in the casual viewers.

Low for BB but I'm not surprised at all. This is the first series I haven't watched out of choice. The launches didn't appeal to me at all. They seem to be undoing the good work they did with BB last year.

The housemates do not appeal to me at all and Aren't relatable to in any way. Everything I've seen over the last few days has been very unpleasant. Dexter and Gina were novelty last year, and they added a different dynamic. Fill the house with 16 dexters & ginas and it becomes very unwatchable.

Thanks for the memories, BB!

That's Corrie's momentum gone then. Now is the time storylines need to be strong and keep the viewer interested, the David Beckham doc dented the 2nd episode around 400-500k. EE also lost momentum with only a 31%.