The Ratings Thread (Part 68)

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vauxhall1964

12-12-2016

Originally Posted by Jokanovic:
“ It really would not be appropriate on a family show. The viewing public are not ready for it.”

What absolute nonsense...and on both counts.

Baz_James

12-12-2016

Originally Posted by sunbeam007:
“It'd appeal to plenty of women and gay men. I suspect straight men make up less than 35% of the audience. Heck I don't have any friends who admit to willingly watching SCD.

Now seeing two hot women gyrate together, that I can see them watching! As a xmas special it'd probably do well, maybe better than the actual Xmas special. And of course the BBC isn't supposedly that fussed about ratings.... Hmm...”

Which part of this is hard to understand? Strictly is a traditional ballroom dance competition. Same sex couples are simply not appropriate for the contest. In pro dances and in group dances it already happens quite naturally so any suggestion that is verboten is plainly nonsense. DWTS in the States has a lot more interaction between couples and has featured extended sections of contestants dancing in same sex pairs but there has been no suggestion that it should lead to breaking the traditional M/F partnerships. That is a peculiar obsession of those who are desperately aware that they are running out of ammunition in their crusade to bring down BBC.

Pizzatheaction

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by RobbieSykes123:
“Anyone know if the NYE/ NYD schedules have been confirmed yet, or is that this week?”

Yes, they were confirmed last Thursday.

Are you ready for a GeorgeS return? A proper return, this time.

James J

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by Pizzatheaction:
“Yes, they were confirmed last Thursday.

Are you ready for a GeorgeS return? A proper return, this time. ”

DanManF1

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by sunbeam007:
“I wonder if they'd consider international auditions. The problem is the overseas people can't vote and if they could they'd obviously back their own.

You could try an international XF where everyone could vote. The UK acts would probably lose so really it's be just like Eurovision! ”

Maybe they could call it World Idol.

xeo

13-12-2016

Even as a gay person I don't see how same-sex couples would work on Strictly. There are very clear gender roles in many of the dances. It's a lot easier for a man to lift a woman than another man, for example.

It's a nice idea in principle, but the judging and whole competition element of the show would turn into a right mess very quickly.

sunbeam007

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by Baz_James:
“Which part of this is hard to understand? Strictly is a traditional ballroom dance competition. Same sex couples are simply not appropriate for the contest. In pro dances and in group dances it already happens quite naturally so any suggestion that is verboten is plainly nonsense. DWTS in the States has a lot more interaction between couples and has featured extended sections of contestants dancing in same sex pairs but there has been no suggestion that it should lead to breaking the traditional M/F partnerships. That is a peculiar obsession of those who are desperately aware that they are running out of ammunition in their crusade to bring down BBC.”

I don't care if it is normal to the tradition. You know what, people with dance training competing with former politicians with no dance training is not exactly normal to pro competition.

I'll check this but I don't believe I'm trying to bring down the BBC either. I don't think I have the power but I appreciate the compliment.

sunbeam007

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by DanManF1:
“Maybe they could call it World Idol. ”

Sounds like a plan. Can't see how it could fail.

LHolmes

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by sunbeam007:
“Pretty basic stuff, what you'd expect.
Maybe they will even allow signature art like other forums.”

In the thread in the General Discussion forum someone asked if they were going to allow avatars and the answer was "no", so I imagine the same will be true of signature art.

ftv

13-12-2016

Would a same-sex couple somehow dance differently ? I'm genuinely puzzled

Ray Tings

13-12-2016

#OperationPeoplePower with #DaveMyers of @HairyBikers fame made decent start with 1.2m/25.7% @HungryGap http://www.overnights.tv

Rebooted history gameshow #timecommanders, hosted by @GreggAWallace, drew 434.2k/2.1% t0 BBC4 at 9pm @LionTelevision http://www.overnights.tv

Ray Tings

13-12-2016

#BBCMusicAwards attracted 2.2m/10.4% to BBC1 from 8.30pm @ClaudiaWinkle @Fearnecotton http://www.overnights.tv

lewiep93

13-12-2016

Overnights.tv ‏@overnightstv 1m1 minute ago
#whenphillipmetprincephillip ruled the 9pm slot for ITV with 4.3m/20.7% @Schofe @spungoldtv http://www.overnights.tv

Ray Tings

13-12-2016

BBC1: Top 3 (7pm-11.15pm)
EastEnders: 5.83m (26.7%)
The One Show: 3.67m (19.3%)
BBC News (10pm): 3.65m (21.4%)

all_night

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by lewiep93:
“Overnights.tv ‏@overnightstv 1m1 minute ago
#whenphillipmetprincephillip ruled the 9pm slot for ITV with 4.3m/20.7% @Schofe @spungoldtv http://www.overnights.tv”

A comprehensive win for ITV and the Duke

LHolmes

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by Ray Tings:
“#BBCMusicAwards attracted 2.2m/10.4% to BBC1 from 8.30pm @ClaudiaWinkle @Fearnecotton http://www.overnights.tv”

The BBC need to drop these.

DanManF1

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by sunbeam007:
“Sounds like a plan. Can't see how it could fail.”

ITV tried it in 2003, and I don't think it worked out well.

thengp12

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by Ray Tings:
“#BBCMusicAwards attracted 2.2m/10.4% to BBC1 from 8.30pm @ClaudiaWinkle @Fearnecotton http://www.overnights.tv”

Blinking get rid of it. It isn't the BRITS or the MTV: EMAs why this was started bemuses me. Nearly single figure shares. BBC Monday is ITV Tuesday.

Ray Tings

13-12-2016

BBC2: Top 3 (7pm-11.10pm)
University Challenge: 2.85m (13.1%)
Only Connect: 2.34m (10.6%)
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: 1.54m (7.9%)

DanManF1

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by Ray Tings:
“#BBCMusicAwards attracted 2.2m/10.4% to BBC1 from 8.30pm @ClaudiaWinkle @Fearnecotton http://www.overnights.tv”

Down 300k from 2015.

Ray Tings

13-12-2016

Channel 4: Top 3 (7pm-11.5pm) (exc. +1)
Supershoppers Do Christmas: 1.37m (6.2%)
David Blaine: Beyond Magic: 1.21m (5.8%)
First Dates: 1.12m (7.3%)

all_night

13-12-2016

Originally Posted by thengp12:
“Blinking get rid of it. It isn't the BRITS or the MTV: EMAs why this was started bemuses me. Nearly single figure shares. BBC Monday is ITV Tuesday.”

The BBC Awards is so BBC. I mean that in the worst possible way. Felt like such a love in. Rarely do I turn off a show if wanting to watch but this I did.

Ray Tings

13-12-2016

Channel 5: Top 3 (7pm-12.0) (exc. +1)
Traffic Cops: 0.91m (4.1%)
The Secret Life of Puppies: 0.76m (3.7%)
Most Shocking Christmas TV Moments (R): 0.58m (5.0%)

Ray Tings

13-12-2016

ITV excluding HD / excluding +1:
ED: 5.33m; CS (7.32pm): 5.89m; CS (8.31pm): 5.87m

Ray Tings

13-12-2016

BBC4: Top 3 (7pm-11.30pm)
Time Commanders: 0.43m (2.1%)
The Richest Songs in the World (R): 0.40m (3.0%)
Digging for Britain (R): 0.37m (1.7%)

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