|
||||||||
Should TPTB stop the soap clashes? |
| View Poll Results: Should they stop scheduling the soaps to air at the same time? | |||
| Yes |
|
32 | 59.26% |
| No |
|
5 | 9.26% |
| Not bothered either way |
|
17 | 31.48% |
| Other |
|
0 | 0% |
| Voters: 54. You can't vote on this poll right now - are you signed in? | |||
![]() |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
#1 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 31,192
|
Should TPTB stop the soap clashes?
After low overnight ratings for EE due to soap clashes, do you think it's time they stopped the clashes?
|
|
|
|
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
|
|
|
#2 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Martin Fowler
Posts: 11,362
|
IIRC at the Edinburgh conference thing the other week the producers agreed that they didnt like having clashes. I think they should be avoided where possible.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#3 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 31,192
|
Quote:
IIRC at the Edinburgh conference thing the other week the producers agreed that they didnt like having clashes. I think they should be avoided where possible.
![]() |
|
|
|
|
#4 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 35,274
|
TPTB????? You mean ITV
Yes they should. The Producers of the soaps doesn't like clashing and last week the press started on ITV for clashing Emmerdale with EastEnders. (Radio times) |
|
|
|
|
|
#5 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 35,274
|
Quote:
IIRC at the Edinburgh conference thing the other week the producers agreed that they didnt like having clashes. I think they should be avoided where possible.
![]() Perhaps the BBC should clash Strictly right across the x factor rather than just 20 minutes. |
|
|
|
|
|
#6 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Winter is coming.
Posts: 13,324
|
Everyone loses when there is a clash, but ratings become less and less significant with every day that passes. It'll be an archaic and obsolete way of measuring entertainment within 5 years.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#7 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 192
|
The hour long Emmerdales with Eastenders starting halfway through have been getting on my nerves, but I try to just catch up whenever I can on iPlayer.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#8 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 116,685
|
Quote:
BBC should clash Strictly right across the x factor rather than just 20 minutes.
![]() When did they both become soaps ? ![]()
|
|
|
|
|
|
#9 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 35,274
|
Quote:
![]() When did they both become soaps ? ![]() ![]() ![]() I used it as an Example what was said in Edinburgh. I should have made myself clear
|
|
|
|
|
|
#10 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 8,756
|
Quote:
Everyone loses when there is a clash, but ratings become less and less significant with every day that passes. It'll be an archaic and obsolete way of measuring entertainment within 5 years.
![]()
|
|
|
|
|
|
#11 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Winter is coming.
Posts: 13,324
|
Quote:
OMG you have actually said something that is serious and sensible, and I actually agree, goad I need a seat quick
![]() ![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#12 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,550
|
If two things I like are on at the same time I "Sky Plus" one of them or watch it "on demand".
I agree with what some others said; ratings are becoming unimportant because so many people don't watch a programme at the time it is on so it seems pointless comparing programmes this way |
|
|
|
|
|
#13 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 9,022
|
Quote:
ITV said about The BBC clashing Strictly with The X Factor. They hate it but the BBC said back that they can't ensure there won't be a clash in the same way ITV won't keep Emmerdale and EastEnders apart.
Perhaps the BBC should clash Strictly right across the x factor rather than just 20 minutes. They will probably moan about Bake Off denting Corrie Live even though it is in its usual slot. |
|
|
|
|
|
#14 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central London
Posts: 43,722
|
At the end of the day since the switch to DTT most people have a PVR so watch one and record the other for later so if BARB can be trusted with its estimates viewing figures should not be affected as people no longer have to choose they can have both (mind you they could do that with VHS as well) , not that I particularly do trust viewing figures any more.
|
|
|
|
|
#15 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: London
Posts: 6,362
|
I watch Hollyoaks channel 4 then on E4. I usually watch Emmerdale on plus 1 and watch Eastenders on BBC3 late slot. I think the BBC is in two minds about axing BBC3. They're doing a survey I believe to see whether the viewers want BBC3 to stay. Because of a stonking great tower block opposite our smaller block we don't get all the Freeview channels and if there will be a BBC1 plus 1 there's no guarantee I'll be able to get it so want BBC3 to stay. Plus watching BBC1 plus 1 for Eastenders will likely clash with something anyway. Sorry if that's all jumbled I'm tired and watching Wire In The Blood repeat at the same time as typing
|
|
|
|
|
|
#16 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: London
Posts: 6,362
|
Quote:
At the end of the day since the switch to DTT most people have a PVR so watch one and record the other for later so if BARB can be trusted with its estimates viewing figures should not be affected as people no longer have to choose they can have both (mind you they could do that with VHS as well) , not that I particularly do trust viewing figures any more.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#17 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 12,992
|
No. If people choose to continue watching Emmerdale instead of EastEnders, then that suggests EE is far from unmissable. Why that's ITV's fault, I don't know. They have the right to schedule their shows as they see fit.
As for the schedule variety argument, reducing the number of episodes would be more effective than stopping clashes. |
|
|
|
|
|
#18 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 35,274
|
Quote:
ITV are hypocrites and want everything their own way.
They will probably moan about Bake Off denting Corrie Live even though it is in its usual slot. I fully exoect ITV to moan come Wednesday. Did they expect the BBC to move Bake Off from it's regular slot? Quote:
No. If people choose to continue watching Emmerdale instead of EastEnders, then that suggests EE is far from unmissable. Why that's ITV's fault, I don't know. They have the right to schedule their shows as they see fit.
As for the schedule variety argument, reducing the number of episodes would be more effective than stopping clashes. Other figures show people are catching up on EastEnders via BBC3/I player and other means. |
|
|
|
|
|
#19 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 35,274
|
Quote:
I watch Hollyoaks channel 4 then on E4. I usually watch Emmerdale on plus 1 and watch Eastenders on BBC3 late slot. I think the BBC is in two minds about axing BBC3. They're doing a survey I believe to see whether the viewers want BBC3 to stay. Because of a stonking great tower block opposite our smaller block we don't get all the Freeview channels and if there will be a BBC1 plus 1 there's no guarantee I'll be able to get it so want BBC3 to stay. Plus watching BBC1 plus 1 for Eastenders will likely clash with something anyway. Sorry if that's all jumbled I'm tired and watching Wire In The Blood repeat at the same time as typing
![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#20 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Andover
Posts: 16,806
|
Quote:
After low overnight ratings for EE due to soap clashes, do you think it's time they stopped the clashes?
|
|
|
|
|
|
#21 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Losing the plot and not caring
Posts: 68,975
|
Quote:
Exactly. Now if these clashes continue i hope the BBC continues to run SCD against XF.
I fully exoect ITV to moan come Wednesday. Did they expect the BBC to move Bake Off from it's regular slot?
|
|
|
|
|
|
#22 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 35,274
|
Quote:
why, in this day and age, most people can record one and watch one, and why can't the ratings include those that record it.
Overnights tell half the story. At present if you watch TV on a tablet or smartphone you are not accounted for. I player/ITV player ratings should be added to the overnights if watched before a certain time. The way people watched tv has changed. |
|
|
|
|
|
#23 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 35,274
|
Quote:
Wow Dan, could you not at least save your righteous indignation until this imaginary scenario actually happens?
![]() ![]()
|
|
|
|
|
|
#24 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Martin Fowler
Posts: 11,362
|
Quote:
There is no BBC+1 And that looks like it will continue that way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#25 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 31,192
|
Quote:
It makes sense, surely there is less demand for +1 channels with the rise of on demand services like Iplayer ect...
I imagine the HO fans get confused as to when to watch it. on E4, E4+1, 4 or 4+1. |
|
|
![]() |
|
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 14:19.





