Given Saturday and Sunday nights X Factor numbers don't appear to be down due to the lower Friday show, surely the risk has paid for ITV? I mean now they have an extra show getting 5-6 million viewers a week?
The Ratings Thread (Part 61)
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Amazing that HaveIGotNewsForYou can still churn out the ratings after all these years, and being constantly told it's not as good as it was. It's kinda like the UK's equivalent to the Simpsons in a funny way.
Originally Posted by SamuelW:
“Dire for XFactor, up only half a million from last Friday despite much weaker competition. It really is in trouble from a ratings perspective. Cowell will be fuming.
EastEnders now becomes Britain's favourite soap opera. No surprises really, given how much better it is compared to Coro. Stuart Blackburn is doing a fine job killing off the oap-northern soap.”
“Dire for XFactor, up only half a million from last Friday despite much weaker competition. It really is in trouble from a ratings perspective. Cowell will be fuming.
EastEnders now becomes Britain's favourite soap opera. No surprises really, given how much better it is compared to Coro. Stuart Blackburn is doing a fine job killing off the oap-northern soap.”
Personally I'm very glad to see EE top the night after a week of event TV but I think it's a bit soon for that accolade after one episode! Will CS get the title back when it inevitably rates better on Monday (not that I think it deserves to, mind)?
Originally Posted by H of De Vil:
“I think so, and I think like most things this year TA will experience a drop in viewers in 1m bracket to keep up this Autumn's trend.”
“I think so, and I think like most things this year TA will experience a drop in viewers in 1m bracket to keep up this Autumn's trend.”
The long gap since the last series could go ether way.
Either the long gap means the show is now fresh again, especially as recent years had junior Apprentice as well, so it seemed like it was on every few months.
Or, that it feels like a show from the past that is no longer relevant, especially as it follows after the much newer fresher Bake Off has just finished with its similar elimination format.
Whether the contestants are even more blatantly picked for being good TV rather than because of their business skills that seemed to increase in recent years, will also be a factor.
Pathetic from Samuel. Calling EE Britain's favourite soap after 1 win over Corrie? We'll just ignore the hundreds of Corrie wins recently shall we? I actually enjoyed Corrie last night. I also think it's ridiculous comparing big week EE to normal Corrie. SB will remain for the foreseeable. Corrie ratings should shoot well above EE with Rob's exit to air next month in the climax to the Tina murder storyline.
Originally Posted by cylon6:
“WOW!
EastEnders topping the Friday overnights and getting 7m on Friday!
That's an impressive achievement! When was the last time either or both happened? This didn't even happen during Lucy murder week!”
“WOW!
EastEnders topping the Friday overnights and getting 7m on Friday!
That's an impressive achievement! When was the last time either or both happened? This didn't even happen during Lucy murder week!”
And to think all they had to do was shoot a popular long standing character after weeks if not months of build up.
Originally Posted by SamuelW:
“EastEnders now becomes Britain's favourite soap opera. No surprises really, given how much better it is compared to Coro. Stuart Blackburn is doing a fine job killing off the oap-northern soap.”
“EastEnders now becomes Britain's favourite soap opera. No surprises really, given how much better it is compared to Coro. Stuart Blackburn is doing a fine job killing off the oap-northern soap.”
Way to over react to one episode that involved a big much hyped story point.
Don't think "EastEnders" figures are down to the day of the broadcast but down to the cliff hangers and viewers returning for the payoff. Monday and Thursday both ended with the use of the gun, both Tuesday and Friday then benefitted. Its all about the stories whether viewers switch on I suppose. As for "The X Factor" do viewers even know its on Fridays at the moment.
I wonder if again "EastEnders" may dip slightly again on Monday as there wasnt a big cliffhanger to end Friday episode and rise on the Tuesday as events take place during Mondays episode.
I wonder if again "EastEnders" may dip slightly again on Monday as there wasnt a big cliffhanger to end Friday episode and rise on the Tuesday as events take place during Mondays episode.
Originally Posted by yorkie100:
“Very good for EE maybe it shows the soaps are not quite dead yet ( although we all knew that didnt we? ). HIGNFY holding up a lot better than predicted but I am still disappointed with WILTY ratings as I think its the funniest thing on at the moment.”
“Very good for EE maybe it shows the soaps are not quite dead yet ( although we all knew that didnt we? ). HIGNFY holding up a lot better than predicted but I am still disappointed with WILTY ratings as I think its the funniest thing on at the moment.”
An even greater achievement for EE when you see the very poor lead-in the BBC1 planners give it (although Wales and Scotland have local programmes).
Originally Posted by Andy23:
“The long gap since the last series could go ether way.
Either the long gap means the show is now fresh again, especially as recent years had junior Apprentice as well, so it seemed like it was on every few months.
Or, that it feels like a show from the past that is no longer relevant, especially as it follows after the much newer fresher Bake Off has just finished with its similar elimination format.
Whether the contestants are even more blatantly picked for being good TV rather than because of their business skills that seemed to increase in recent years, will also be a factor.”
“The long gap since the last series could go ether way.
Either the long gap means the show is now fresh again, especially as recent years had junior Apprentice as well, so it seemed like it was on every few months.
Or, that it feels like a show from the past that is no longer relevant, especially as it follows after the much newer fresher Bake Off has just finished with its similar elimination format.
Whether the contestants are even more blatantly picked for being good TV rather than because of their business skills that seemed to increase in recent years, will also be a factor.”
Well TA could fall in line with everything else but would still be good for 6m+ which would still be a boost for BBC1 this Autumn.
Originally Posted by Andy23:
“At the end of the day, it was a risk to air on a Friday, and it didn't work...”
“At the end of the day, it was a risk to air on a Friday, and it didn't work...”
Part of the problem seems to be that large sections of the public don't seem to realise the show is actually airing on Friday. These Friday night episodes have just seemed very random and without the promotional support they need. ITV have just thrown them on Friday and expected them to perform which even for a show like X Factor seems unrealistic. With the right support I'm sure it could do much better in a Friday slot although I doubt ITV try again.
Originally Posted by SamuelW:
“Dire for XFactor, up only half a million from last Friday despite much weaker competition. It really is in trouble from a ratings perspective. Cowell will be fuming.
EastEnders now becomes Britain's favourite soap opera. No surprises really, given how much better it is compared to Coro. Stuart Blackburn is doing a fine job killing off the oap-northern soap.”
“Dire for XFactor, up only half a million from last Friday despite much weaker competition. It really is in trouble from a ratings perspective. Cowell will be fuming.
EastEnders now becomes Britain's favourite soap opera. No surprises really, given how much better it is compared to Coro. Stuart Blackburn is doing a fine job killing off the oap-northern soap.”
It's a very good sign for Eastenders. Friday has been the lowest rating day for EastEnders for months, possibly years. When it beats the other soaps regularly that's when it can be called top soap.
X Factor up on last Friday but you'd expect it to top the day.
Originally Posted by Andy23:
“At the end of the day, it was a risk to air on a Friday, and it didn't work. Worth noting when everyone keeps doing mock schedules, moving programmes from their traditional days and expecting the audience to follow.”
“At the end of the day, it was a risk to air on a Friday, and it didn't work. Worth noting when everyone keeps doing mock schedules, moving programmes from their traditional days and expecting the audience to follow.”
The X Factor rating can be seen two ways. Should it be higher considering the competition? Yes. On the other hand it boosted ITV's rating in the 9pm hour by a large amount plus ITV gets extra ad money.
ITV would love the PR of a good rating but it made them a shedload of money so they'll be happy.
Originally Posted by big dan:
“Personally I'm very glad to see EE top the night after a week of event TV but I think it's a bit soon for that accolade after one episode! Will CS get the title back when it inevitably rates better on Monday (not that I think it deserves to, mind)?”
“Personally I'm very glad to see EE top the night after a week of event TV but I think it's a bit soon for that accolade after one episode! Will CS get the title back when it inevitably rates better on Monday (not that I think it deserves to, mind)?
”
So glad that I don't watch soaps!
I've now seen four people on Digital Spy - whose members tend to be more savvy than most when it comes to moving television shows - state that they didn't realise The X Factor was on last night. The promotion for the episode was yet again awful and it had the misfortune to air opposite young skewing opposition and consistent performers for both episodes. It should have done bit better than that in my opinion but it probably will bounce back tonight and tomorrow.
Brilliant for Eastenders, poor for Coronation Street to be below 7m. Have I Got News For You returned with a decent figure and Gogglebox's figure seems to show it wasn't really affected at all by Strictly last week.
Brilliant for Eastenders, poor for Coronation Street to be below 7m. Have I Got News For You returned with a decent figure and Gogglebox's figure seems to show it wasn't really affected at all by Strictly last week.
Excellent for EastEnders, up 1.06m year-on-year (share was up 6.5%).
Hopefully it can continue to rise on Monday, which it should given it's when soaps are at their highest and the weather's finally getting worse. Then of course there's the clash, pull in a strong audience Monday and I think it could be the least affected episode this year, it could even run Emmerdale close.
Hopefully it can continue to rise on Monday, which it should given it's when soaps are at their highest and the weather's finally getting worse. Then of course there's the clash, pull in a strong audience Monday and I think it could be the least affected episode this year, it could even run Emmerdale close.
Originally Posted by Fudd:
“I've now seen four people on Digital Spy - whose members tend to be more savvy than most when it comes to moving television shows - state that they didn't realise The X Factor was on last night. The promotion for the episode was yet again awful and it had the misfortune to air opposite young skewing opposition and consistent performers for both episodes. It should have done bit better than that in my opinion but it probably will bounce back tonight and tomorrow.
Brilliant for Eastenders, poor for Coronation Street to be below 7m. Have I Got News For You returned with a decent figure and Gogglebox's figure seems to show it wasn't really affected at all by Strictly last week.”
“I've now seen four people on Digital Spy - whose members tend to be more savvy than most when it comes to moving television shows - state that they didn't realise The X Factor was on last night. The promotion for the episode was yet again awful and it had the misfortune to air opposite young skewing opposition and consistent performers for both episodes. It should have done bit better than that in my opinion but it probably will bounce back tonight and tomorrow.
Brilliant for Eastenders, poor for Coronation Street to be below 7m. Have I Got News For You returned with a decent figure and Gogglebox's figure seems to show it wasn't really affected at all by Strictly last week.”
I don't watch "The X Factor" but I was surprised to see it recorded in the overnights today I didn't realise it was still airing on Fridays now Strictly is back on just the Saturday
I suppose it's possible Friday X Factors have attracted a different audience than the weekend shows which could help shore up the overall figures from next week?
EastEnders pulled ahead of Coronation Street in the soap ratings on Friday evening (October 3), overnight figures show.
7.13m (34.4%) watched at 8pm on BBC One to see the aftermath of the show's gun cliffhanger, as Phil Mitchell fought for his life after being shot by Shirley Carter. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 352k (2.4%) at 10.30pm.
Last night's episode was the first time that EastEnders has risen above the 7 million mark on a Friday since Lucy Beale's murder week in April. It was also the show's highest overall rating since June 2.
Coronation Street attracted 6.85m (35.3%) at 7.30pm on ITV and 196k (0.9%) on +1 as Kylie came face-to-face with Max's father Callum. 6.73m (32.5%) returned at 8.30pm and 234k (1.1%) on +1 as Kylie began to be drawn back into her old life.
Emmerdale interested 5.89m (33.1%) at 7pm on ITV and 151k (0.7%) on +1 as the Dingle family's troubles with Jai continued.
Hollyoaks appealed to 874k (5.3%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as Finn finally faced justice with two guilty verdicts at the trial - the soap's highest Friday rating since May 2. E4's first look followed with 744k (4.2%) at 7pm.
Neighbours entertained 710k (11.2%) at 1.45pm and 770k (6.0%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 with Sheree Murphy's first appearance as feisty newcomer Dakota.
Home and Away managed 244k (3.8%) at 1.15pm and 565k (3.8%) at 6pm on Channel 5, while 5*'s first look claimed 344k (2.1%) at 6.30pm.
Elsewhere, Doctors continued with 1.31m (21.0%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.
7.13m (34.4%) watched at 8pm on BBC One to see the aftermath of the show's gun cliffhanger, as Phil Mitchell fought for his life after being shot by Shirley Carter. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 352k (2.4%) at 10.30pm.
Last night's episode was the first time that EastEnders has risen above the 7 million mark on a Friday since Lucy Beale's murder week in April. It was also the show's highest overall rating since June 2.
Coronation Street attracted 6.85m (35.3%) at 7.30pm on ITV and 196k (0.9%) on +1 as Kylie came face-to-face with Max's father Callum. 6.73m (32.5%) returned at 8.30pm and 234k (1.1%) on +1 as Kylie began to be drawn back into her old life.
Emmerdale interested 5.89m (33.1%) at 7pm on ITV and 151k (0.7%) on +1 as the Dingle family's troubles with Jai continued.
Hollyoaks appealed to 874k (5.3%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as Finn finally faced justice with two guilty verdicts at the trial - the soap's highest Friday rating since May 2. E4's first look followed with 744k (4.2%) at 7pm.
Neighbours entertained 710k (11.2%) at 1.45pm and 770k (6.0%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 with Sheree Murphy's first appearance as feisty newcomer Dakota.
Home and Away managed 244k (3.8%) at 1.15pm and 565k (3.8%) at 6pm on Channel 5, while 5*'s first look claimed 344k (2.1%) at 6.30pm.
Elsewhere, Doctors continued with 1.31m (21.0%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.
Coronation Street attracted 6.85m (35.3%) at 7.30pm on ITV and 196k (0.9%) on +1 as Kylie came face-to-face with Max's father Callum. 6.73m (32.5%) returned at 8.30pm and 234k (1.1%) on +1 as Kylie began to be drawn back into her old life.
Emmerdale interested 5.89m (33.1%) at 7pm on ITV and 151k (0.7%) on +1 as the Dingle family's troubles with Jai continued.
Hollyoaks appealed to 874k (5.3%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as Finn finally faced justice with two guilty verdicts at the trial - the soap's highest Friday rating since May 2. E4's first look followed with 744k (4.2%) at 7pm.
Neighbours entertained 710k (11.2%) at 1.45pm and 770k (6.0%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 with Sheree Murphy's first appearance as feisty newcomer Dakota.
Home and Away managed 244k (3.8%) at 1.15pm and 565k (3.8%) at 6pm on Channel 5, while 5*'s first look claimed 344k (2.1%) at 6.30pm.
Elsewhere, Doctors continued with 1.31m (21.0%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.
Very, very poor for Corrie. Its quite amazing ITV see noting wrong. Or at least if they do, take action ASAP.
Emmerdale interested 5.89m (33.1%) at 7pm on ITV and 151k (0.7%) on +1 as the Dingle family's troubles with Jai continued.
Hollyoaks appealed to 874k (5.3%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as Finn finally faced justice with two guilty verdicts at the trial - the soap's highest Friday rating since May 2. E4's first look followed with 744k (4.2%) at 7pm.
Neighbours entertained 710k (11.2%) at 1.45pm and 770k (6.0%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 with Sheree Murphy's first appearance as feisty newcomer Dakota.
Home and Away managed 244k (3.8%) at 1.15pm and 565k (3.8%) at 6pm on Channel 5, while 5*'s first look claimed 344k (2.1%) at 6.30pm.
Elsewhere, Doctors continued with 1.31m (21.0%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.
Very, very poor for Corrie. Its quite amazing ITV see noting wrong. Or at least if they do, take action ASAP.
Originally Posted by guestofseth:
“Excellent for EastEnders, up 1.06m year-on-year (share was up 6.5%).
Hopefully it can continue to rise on Monday, which is should given it's when soaps are at their highest and the weather's finally getting worse. Then of course there's the clash, pull in a strong audience Monday and I think it could be the least affected episode this year, it could even run Emmerdale close.”
“Excellent for EastEnders, up 1.06m year-on-year (share was up 6.5%).
Hopefully it can continue to rise on Monday, which is should given it's when soaps are at their highest and the weather's finally getting worse. Then of course there's the clash, pull in a strong audience Monday and I think it could be the least affected episode this year, it could even run Emmerdale close.”
Hate the winter weather, its really dark all of a sudden.
Originally Posted by johnnymc:
“I don't watch "The X Factor" but I was surprised to see it recorded in the overnights today I didn't realise it was still airing on Fridays now Strictly is back on just the Saturday”
“I don't watch "The X Factor" but I was surprised to see it recorded in the overnights today I didn't realise it was still airing on Fridays now Strictly is back on just the Saturday”
That was the last Friday episode - they're back to Saturday and Sunday only from now on. If they had to have a third episode they should have aired it on a Monday in my opinion. They could have moved two Coronation Street episodes to prop up a Sunday near Christmas.
Originally Posted by AlexiR:
“And to think all they had to do was shoot a popular long standing character after weeks if not months of build up.”
“And to think all they had to do was shoot a popular long standing character after weeks if not months of build up.”
Guns beat fires for ratings. Why did this week's story work better than the fire? Or was it a continued upwards move for the show across two weeks?
Also I do like the fact that it's a storyline with longstanding characters boosting the ratings. Give them good storylines and they can still be effective.
Originally Posted by guestofseth:
“Excellent for EastEnders, up 1.06m year-on-year (share was up 6.5%).
Hopefully it can continue to rise on Monday, which is should given it's when soaps are at their highest and the weather's finally getting worse. Then of course there's the clash, pull in a strong audience Monday and I think it could be the least affected episode this year, it could even run Emmerdale close.”
“Excellent for EastEnders, up 1.06m year-on-year (share was up 6.5%).
Hopefully it can continue to rise on Monday, which is should given it's when soaps are at their highest and the weather's finally getting worse. Then of course there's the clash, pull in a strong audience Monday and I think it could be the least affected episode this year, it could even run Emmerdale close.”
Didn't expect EastEnders to do that well on Friday. The share and numbers are good. Hopefully they can do well next week too.
This is the rating EastEnders SHOULD be getting. 7m on the BBC1 showing alone and not having to use a BBC3 number to get them over 7m or the excuse of most are watching on iPlayer.
EastEnders had 5 episodes set across one day, culminating last night. Sharon and Phil's wedding was given quite a lot of episode time to progress and this helped the figures.
They'll probably do this more often now!
They'll probably do this more often now!
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