The Ratings Thread (Part 62)

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Andy23

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by Zac Quinn:
“There was more to watch over the summer than there is on the weekend of the 27-28th ”

The Saturday after Christmas always seems to be a bit rubbish

Generally it's just the lottery, casualty and then repeats of the comedies we've seen so far that Christmas on BBC1. On ITV it's usually either a drama repeat, which they wouldn't show on a Saturday any other time of year or a one off entertainment show that is just thrown out.

Of course this is the last Saturday that this will apply to for a while, as next year Saturday is Boxing Day and then Christmas Eve the next year.

yorkie100

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by guestofseth:
“I think Last Tango in Halifax could do very well there, it managed a high of 6.3m last year before I'm a Celeb dented it, could it get over 7m on a higher rating night and poor competition?

Mapp and Lucia has got rather soft competition too, starting Monday 29th 9.05pm (Miranda repeat pushes it back a bit) against "Christmas Epic Fails" (seriously, ITV?).”

The only thing with Last Tango is why has it not been matched with CTM?

D.M.N.

02-12-2014

Christmas Day 2013
Live
01 - 7.61m - Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC1, 21:30)
02 - 6.90m - Coronation Street (ITV, 19:30)
03 - 6.30m - EastEnders (BBC1, 20:35)
04 - 6.20m - Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1, 17:00)
05 - 6.19m - Doctor Who (BBC1, 19:30)

Timeshift
01 - 4.95m - Doctor Who (BBC1)
02 - 3.91m - Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC1)
03 - 3.31m - Downton Abbey (ITV)
04 - 3.09m - Call the Midwife (BBC1)
05 - 3.06m - EastEnders (BBC1)

Consolidated
01 - 11.52m - Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC1)
02 - 11.14m - Doctor Who (BBC1)
03 - 9.40m - Coronation Street (ITV)
04 - 9.36m - EastEnders (BBC1)
05 - 9.16m - Call the Midwife (BBC1)

BBC One and ITV only. All numbers exclude +1.

Dancc

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by Andy23:
“The Saturday after Christmas always seems to be a bit rubbish”

True. I expected ITV to put Christmas Epic Fails there, certainly not on the Monday.

Mapp and Lucia goes completely unchallenged. Indeed it'll probably be BBC Two that fills the 2nd spot in that slot.

basdfg

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“Christmas Day 2013
Live
01 - 7.61m - Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC1, 21:30)
02 - 6.90m - Coronation Street (ITV, 19:30)
03 - 6.30m - EastEnders (BBC1, 20:35)
04 - 6.20m - Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1, 17:00)
05 - 6.19m - Doctor Who (BBC1, 19:30)

Timeshift
01 - 4.95m - Doctor Who (BBC1)
02 - 3.91m - Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC1)
03 - 3.31m - Downton Abbey (ITV)
04 - 3.09m - Call the Midwife (BBC1)
05 - 3.06m - EastEnders (BBC1)

Consolidated
01 - 11.52m - Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC1)
02 - 11.14m - Doctor Who (BBC1)
03 - 9.40m - Coronation Street (ITV)
04 - 9.36m - EastEnders (BBC1)
05 - 9.16m - Call the Midwife (BBC1)

BBC One and ITV only. All numbers exclude +1.”

The time shift figures include same day time shift. Because EastEnders got 7.8 on overnights.
Look at the Massive timeshift EastEnders got on the day from viewers watching after Downton/later in the night.

cylon6

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by basdfg:
“Looking at the confirmed schedule I think it's the Animated 101 Dalmatians which gets it's premiere Christmas Eve.”

It suggests the animated version of 101 Dalmatians based on length. We'll get a better idea when Christmas trails go out on BBC1 from Saturday.

Dancc

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by cylon6:
“It suggests the animated version of 101 Dalmatians based on length. We'll get a better idea when Christmas trails go out on BBC1 from Saturday.”

Digiguide says it's the live action version with Glenn Close. Think it's normally fairly accurate at this point in proceedings but could be wrong..

wizzywick

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by Dancc:
“Digiguide says it's the live action version with Glenn Close. Think it's normally fairly accurate at this point in proceedings but could be wrong..”

Nah mate. Digiguide just gives details based on what's in their data archive. The live action movie would need 100 minutes to air. This version on Christmas Eve has only a 75 minute slot. It'll be the animated version.

JB92

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by D.M.N.:
“Monday 24th November 2014 - Consolidated Ratings
I'm a Celebrity - 10.64m (10.00m excl. +1)
Gotham - 2.64m (2.22m excl. +1)”

Very good for both. I'm pleased Gotham has held up well from its opening ratings. Need to go and catch up on this week's.

I would have preferred Miranda and MBB together but that's a good schedule overall. The Christmas Eve line up is weak though. I think Skyfall should win that one.

guestofseth

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by Dancc:
“Digiguide says it's the live action version with Glenn Close. Think it's normally fairly accurate at this point in proceedings but could be wrong..”

I think at this point all the timings are right, but the programme information isn't, that's sorted in another update, usually the next day.

Dancc

02-12-2014

Looking at overnights.tv, the slot is about 10-15 minutes too short at 80 mins so unless there's a change tomorrow you are both right:

Quote:
“Position Channel Day Date Start Time Duration Ser* Ep* Rpt* Programme Selected
1 BBC One Thu 27/12/2012 11:03:44 94 FILM: 101 DALMATIANS

2 BBC One Thu 26/12/2013 09:56:40 94 FILM: 101 DALMATIANS

3 BBC One Fri 18/04/2014 13:23:04 94 FILM: 101 DALMATIANS”

Also note the start times. Probably unlikely they would be playing this particular title so late in the day nowadays.

Good premiere for the Beeb to get if so in a year that is otherwise lacking in that department.

ThinkingLucky

02-12-2014

Looking at past Christmas Day line ups and there has always been a weak link in the schedule for BBC1.

IMO the weak link each year has been: (Not necessary ratings wise, but just does not suit the night).

Spoiler

basdfg

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by ThinkingLucky:
“Looking at past Christmas Day line ups and there has always been a weak link in the schedule for BBC1.

IMO the weak link each year has been: (Not necessary ratings wise, but just does not suit the night).

Spoiler

2014

15:10 FILM: Puss in Boots
16:40 BBC News
17:00 Strictly Come Dancing
18:15 Doctor Who
19:15 Miranda
19:50 Call the Midwife
21:00 EastEnders
22:05 Mrs Browns Boys
22:40 Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show

2013

15:10 BBC News/Weather
15:20 FILM: Toy Story 3
17:00 Strictly Come Dancing
18:15 Call The Midwife
19:30 Doctor Who
20:30 EastEnders
21:30 Mrs Browns Boys
22:05 Michael Mcintyre Stand Up Live

2012

15:10 FILM: Shrek Forever After
16:35 Room on the Broom
17:00 BBC News, Weather
17:15 Doctor Who
18:15 Strictly Come Dancing
19:30 Call the Midwife
20:45 EastEnders
21:45 The Royle Family

2011

15:10 FILM: Monsters vs Aliens
16:35 BBC News, Weather
16:50 FILM: Ratatouille
18:30 The Gruffalo's Child
19:00 Doctor Who
20:00 Strictly Come Dancing
21:00 EastEnders
22:00 Absolutley Fabulous
22:30 Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

2010

15:10 FILM: Shrek the Third
16:30 The Gruffalo
17:00 BBC News, Weather
17:10 The One Ronnie
18:00 Doctor Who
19:00 Strictly Come Dancing
20:00 EastEnders
21:00 The Royle Family
22:00 Come Fly With Me

2009

15:10 FILM: The Incredibles
16:55 Shrek the Halls
17:20 BBC News, Weather
15:30 The Gruffalo
18:00 Doctor Who
19:00 Strictly Come Dancing
20:00 EastEnders
21:00 The Royle Family
22:00 Gavin & Stacey
22:30 Catherine Tate: Nan's Christmas Carol

2008

15:10 FILM: Shark Tale
16:30 FILM: Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit
17:45 BBC News
18:00 Doctor Who
19:00 Strictly Come Dancing
20:00 EastEnders
20:30 Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death
21:00 EastEnders
21:30 The Royle Family
22:30 Blackadder Rides Again

”

Why is Ratatouille the weak link of 2011?.

yorkie100

02-12-2014

Does the ratings thread go back to normal now?

wizzywick

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by yorkie100:
“Does the ratings thread go back to normal now? ”

NORMAL???????? How very dare you.

hyperstarsponge

02-12-2014

I expect Mrs Brown Boys to get the highest ratings.

ThinkingLucky

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by basdfg:
“Why is Ratatouille the weak link of 2011?.”

Not so much the film, but just two animations in a row post the Queen did not 'fit' right to me.

square_eyes

02-12-2014

For many Christmas Day TV is something that has to be endured rather than enjoyed.

Spare a though for those whose viewing line-up will be as follows :

19:50 Call the Midwife
21:00 Downton Abbey

At least by 23:00 you'll be totally comatose.

Dancc

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by JB92:
“Very good for both. I'm pleased Gotham has held up well from its opening ratings. Need to go and catch up on this week's.”

Can't believe C5 are not going to repeat the first 10 episodes nightly over the festive period on any of the channels. Bit of a wasted opportunity if you ask me. Viewers have more time for TV at Christmas and it's a good way to get new people involved.

Indeed 5USA's schedule looks incredibly boring this year compared to previous years. Normally they repeat entire seasons of their best US dramas across 5USA and 5* during the fortnight, this year it's just endless NCIS reruns and movie repeats.

Come to think of it are any of the digital channels making any sort of effort this year? Nothing is leaping off the page at me on Digiguide. Even Sky1 looks weaker than usual. I suppose it's a bit of an ask when there's not really anything in it for them, but just an attempt to provide something a bit different to usual would be welcome from some of these minor players carrying on as if it's a normal week.

wizzywick

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by Dancc:
“Can't believe C5 are not going to repeat the first 10 episodes nightly over the festive period on any of the channels. Bit of a wasted opportunity if you ask me. Viewers have more time for TV at Christmas and it's a good way to get new people involved.

Indeed 5USA's schedule looks incredibly boring this year compared to previous years. Normally they repeat entire seasons of their best US dramas across 5USA and 5* during the fortnight, this year it's just endless NCIS reruns and movie repeats.

Come to think of it are any of the digital channels making any sort of effort this year? Nothing is leaping off the page at me on Digiguide. Even Sky1 looks weaker than usual. I suppose it's a bit of an ask when there's not really anything in it for them, but just an attempt to provide something a bit different to usual would be welcome from some of these minor players carrying on as if it's a normal week.”

It's also baffling as to why BBC1 didn't repeat Our Zoo over Christmas. Broadcasters really should utilise Christmas to help promote potentially strong shows. I'm always surprised when they don't.

A.D.P

02-12-2014

Now a spin on the ratings prediction game.

What day will the Daily Mail print its annual there are so many repeats on TV this Christmas, article, we know they do it every year, in fact, it's Repeated more than the Vicar of Dibley.

They do bend the truth as much as possible including signed programme repeats overnight, for example, and children's cartoons and early morning shows.

So when will they have lazy journalism and bring out their annual treat for us to fill up a page?

I will say Thursday to give them a day to work out the maths.

What a shame BBC1 couldn't have ordered a Great a British bake off special with some past contestants, cooking Christmas cakes etc, I would have filled up one of the repeat gaps, Or maybe build up Christmas Eve, after the ice cream scandal, they might have a sabotaged cake being knocked down.

then we would have Skyfall Vs Piefull.

http://youtu.be/OF80kiAGevk

square_eyes

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“It's also baffling as to why BBC1 didn't repeat Our Zoo over Christmas. Broadcasters really should utilise Christmas to help promote potentially strong shows. I'm always surprised when they don't.”

Cost & repeat fees ? They wouldn't be able to justify the cost of running those out of primetime.

A.D.P

02-12-2014

DVD sales and re sales on other networks.

Dancc

02-12-2014

Also just spotted the first lazy bit of cross-network scheduling by Viacom.

Quote:
“FILM: Forrest Gump
On: Channel 5 (5)
Date: Thursday 1st January 2015 (starting in 30 days)
Time: 21:00 to 23:45 (2 hours and 45 minutes long)

Lowly Southern boy Forrest starts off with his legs in metal clamps and ends up running across America, after becoming athlete, war hero, ping pong genius and shrimper. Crowd-pleasing comedy drama which won Tom Hanks his second Oscar.
(1994, 12, 4 Star)

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Marked By: 'Great Films', 'Comedy Films', 'Film Dramas' and 'Category: Film' markers
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Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - the world's best TV guide available from http://www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=87587

Copyright (c) GipsyMedia Limited.”

Quote:
“FILM: Forrest Gump
On: Viva (21)
Date: Friday 2nd January 2015 (starting in 31 days)
Time: 21:00 to 00:00 (3 hours long)

Lowly Southern boy Forrest starts off with his legs in metal clamps and ends up running across America, after becoming athlete, war hero, ping pong genius and shrimper. Crowd-pleasing comedy drama which won Tom Hanks his second Oscar.
(Stereo, Widescreen, 1994, 12, 4 Star)

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Marked By: 'Great Films', 'Comedy Films', 'Film Dramas' and 'Category: Film' markers
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Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - the world's best TV guide available from http://www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=87587”

Makes C5+24 fairly redundant that evening, if it wasn't before anyway.

Also where is Viva finding those extra 15 minutes from? 2h45m is the right length based on C4 screening in July.

Zac Quinn

02-12-2014

Originally Posted by Dancc:
“Also just spotted the first lazy bit of cross-network scheduling by Viacom.

Makes C5+24 fairly redundant that evening, if it wasn't before anyway.

Also where is Viva finding those extra 15 minutes from? 2h45m is the right length based on C4 screening in July.”

I think I just found the higlight of my holiday telly watching, love Forrest Gump

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