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Old 24-12-2016, 16:45
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That's " exactly" what I posted, bar using a %, just reworded?
Nope, you made it sound like the majority of it was new, by telling us to "note" the fact it isn't a repeat.

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I see Sky One are making quite a big effort for tomorrow, which probably won't be reflected in the ratings.
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Old 24-12-2016, 16:45
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BBC1 (Top 3: 7pm-11.25pm):
EastEnders: 5.21m (26.1%)
Strictly Len Goodman: 3.89m (19.6%)
The Graham Norton Show: 3.41m (25.2%)
Higher than usual for Graham Norton, disappointing for EE.

BBC2 (Top 3: 7pm-11.5pm):
Film: Saving Mr Banks (Premiere): 2.39m (12.6%)
Christmas University Challenge: 1.74m (8.9%)
Wild Tales from the Village: 1.46m (7.3%)
Great figure for the film, I love it personally and nice to see it reach a good audience.

EE had a very good episode though. The episodes this week have been great.
For once I agree with you Gavin

One wonders if the BBC leaked the
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news to the Sun to give the soap a boost. If they didn't then we again have the press treating soap viewers one way but SCD viewers a different way.
The Sun got it from a twitter user who had access to spoilers and broke the embargo. The Sun would have already known about the return, but couldn't report iy, but once it's out there then you might as well.

But 90% of it is a repeat. It's a new documentary with Christmas slapped on it.
Peter Kay always rates well, BBC1 or Channel 5. A repeat if his documentary at 10:40 got 3.5m earlier this year. I expect this to do well.
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Old 24-12-2016, 16:53
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Every family member has a designated button on a keypad (with additional ones for guests programmable for correct demos).

Every time someone enters or leaves the room, they press their button.

Must be tedious and I expect there's a lot of forgetfulness.

Just imagine having a busy family Christmas and having to keep on pressing buttons!!!

The system's big failing is differentiating between passive and active viewing.
Yeah that is pretty hopeless. I hoped it might be a wearable device which detected everyone when they were near a TV scanner. That would have seemed really futuristic not that long ago.

I'm going to guess that people don't press the button when they nip to the toilet or to the fridge. I will always pause the TV when I do that (my wife loves me) but most normal people just miss a few minutes.
People tend to nip off during advert breaks so it shouldn't affect commercial TV so much. For stuff on the BBC or sky Cinema there will be more people leaving the room that Barb are probably not counting - well really they are counting them when they should not be.

Not a good system.


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Old 24-12-2016, 16:55
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Spoiler

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Whilst I like the idea of this, it strips Christmas Eve and Boxing Day of highlights.

MM on Christmas Eve is a good idea as it has got 7 million viewers, 16.45 to me feels too early for MM. It props up tonight.

I would leave Doctor Who in, have maybe Revolting Rhymes part 1 in at 4.45, an early part 1 EE at some point, GBBO yes at 8 following SCD and Sherlock.

CTM On NYD which is also a Sunday its home Day,
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Old 24-12-2016, 16:56
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I think the fims on ITV this afternoon/ealy evening will do well. It might encourage ITV to use Disney films more frequently at Christmas.
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Old 24-12-2016, 17:17
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I think the fims on ITV this afternoon/ealy evening will do well. It might encourage ITV to use Disney films more frequently at Christmas.
Not my taste, but yes a better choice.

I also don't understand why ITV are promoting Corrie for tomorrow, but not tonight's 'extra' Saturday episode also?
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Old 24-12-2016, 17:25
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Not my taste, but yes a better choice.

I also don't understand why ITV are promoting Corrie for tomorrow, but not tonight's 'extra' Saturday episode also?
It would have made more sense to promote the 'festive season in Corrie', with all of the times on the endboard of the trailer.

I think both the BBC and ITV could make big improvements in their marketing/promotion.
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Old 24-12-2016, 17:27
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Whilst I like the idea of this, it strips Christmas Eve and Boxing Day of highlights.

MM on Christmas Eve is a good idea as it has got 7 million viewers, 16.45 to me feels too early for MM. It props up tonight.

I would leave Doctor Who in, have maybe Revolting Rhymes part 1 in at 4.45, an early part 1 EE at some point, GBBO yes at 8 following SCD and Sherlock.

CTM On NYD which is also a Sunday its home Day,
I would switch Doctor Who to tonight; it's a Saturday show and I think it'd suit the evening better move than Christmas Day. The point being made is Call the Midwife skews too much a certain away and alienates the rest of the audience - I'd say Doctor Who is very much in the same bracket. For Christmas Eve I'd have gone with:

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This way the Christmas episode would be swansong for Bake Off rather than Boxing Day.

Then for Boxing Day:
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The second Still Open All Hours is moved from New Years Day to still offer a strong lead in to Witness for the Prosecution.

For the Wednesday, having lost Ethel and Ernest:
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The additional EastEnders epsiode here will come clear shortly. For New Year's Eve:
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Not many changes but new programming all the way through rather than two repeats across primetime.

As for New Year's Day:
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The additional EastEnders epsiode for Wednesday is found from here, with the soap cut from a 60 minute to 30 minute episode. But, from a ratings perspective, how would that do?
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Old 24-12-2016, 17:54
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Lesley's Joseph is on Christmas Eve three times tonight. Pointless Celebrities, Blankety Blank and Birds of a Feather.
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Old 24-12-2016, 17:56
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No the chase in itv's christmas schedule one of there big shows it's going from strength to strength lately

In fact not many specials of there shows no catchphrase, tipping point, surprise surprise, big star little star and why they dont record a takeaway special for xmas eve or boxing day ?
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Old 24-12-2016, 17:57
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It wouldn't be difficult for the BBC to leak the photos to drum up some drama, just like ITV used to do with X Factor back in the day (Cheryl and Danni's SHOCKING backstage FIGHT, etc.).
There's more interest in Max Branning returning than this one.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:14
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Well, in the past 15 minutes I've seen two trailers for The Lion King on ITV. Can't say that it has not been promoted!
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:26
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It would have made more sense to promote the 'festive season in Corrie', with all of the times on the endboard of the trailer.

I think both the BBC and ITV could make big improvements in their marketing/promotion.
The BBC seems to do well with promotion, ITV used to be good pre 2005ish.

Also I note the new trailer for Ninja Warrior is as cringeworthy as the last one, and even the XF promos from this year.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:26
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Well, in the past 15 minutes I've seen two trailers for The Lion King on ITV. Can't say that it has not been promoted!
Yeah so have I. So now its up to the iewers to decide what to watch at 3.10pm.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:35
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Interestingly David Walliams mentioned in passing that it's Christmas Eve at the start of Blanekty Blank so this must have been filmed very recently, after the schedule was finalised.

He also stated in passing that they might be planning to make it into a series: "We're calling this as a Christmas Special and not a pilot so, if it isn't made into a series, we can just say 'No, we were never planning that in the first place!'"
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:37
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Interestingly David Walliams mentioned in passing that it's Christmas Eve at the start of Blanekty Blank so this must have been filmed very recently, after the schedule was finalised.

He also stated in passing that they might be planning to make it into a series: "We're calling this as a Christmas Special and not a pilot so, if it isn't made into a series, we can just say 'No, we were never planning that in the first place!'"
I was thinking about that, in terms of when it was filmed. I can see it doing a decent 4m which should be enough for it to be given a series.

EDIT: He also mentioned it's on at 18:30, so definitely after the schedules were finalised.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:42
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:51
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ITV3's Christmas schedule looks loads more appetising and classy than big ITV.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:53
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ITV3's Christmas schedule looks loads more appetising and classy than big ITV.
ITV3 can appeal to a more niche audience, much like BBC4. ITV has to appeal too a much larger audience.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:57
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Soap Predictions

Corrie 6.2m
EE 6.5m
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Old 24-12-2016, 19:01
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The BBC seems to do well with promotion, ITV used to be good pre 2005ish.

Also I note the new trailer for Ninja Warrior is as cringeworthy as the last one, and even the XF promos from this year.
The BBC aren't doing well with promotion I don't think. EastEnders is a good example of how much more could be achieved.
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Old 24-12-2016, 19:01
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Not expecting a good number for Blankety Blank tonight. Wouldn't be surprised if it was low 3m but I've got a feeling even that may be optimistic.
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Old 24-12-2016, 19:07
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Not expecting a good number for Blankety Blank tonight. Wouldn't be surprised if it was low 3m but I've got a feeling even that may be optimistic.
Yeah 3m seems a good guess. The share will be more interesting as I can't imagine that many are watching TV currently.

You'd think itv are more concerned with the AI than the actual overnight. Pointless is bound to beat it because it is a well-known show. It's amusing seeing people tweet about missing Lily Savage - I imagine for many they don't remember Les never mind Terry.
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Old 24-12-2016, 19:12
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Yeah I've predicted too high for Blankety Blank. It's ok, not brilliant but enjoyable and nice to see it back. I just hope it doesn't get torn apart and heavily dissected when the ratings come in.

On a related note, if you want cheering up search on YouTube for Blankety Blank outtakes from the Lily Savage era. It's pure gold
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Old 24-12-2016, 19:14
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Not expecting a good number for Blankety Blank tonight. Wouldn't be surprised if it was low 3m but I've got a feeling even that may be optimistic.
Yeah 3m seems a good guess. The share will be more interesting as I can't imagine that many are watching TV currently.

You'd think itv are more concerned with the AI than the actual overnight. Pointless is bound to beat it because it is a well-known show. It's amusing seeing people tweet about missing Lily Savage - I imagine for many they don't remember Les never mind Terry.
Really? 6.30 start and a lot of promotion. Blankety Blank should be able to get more than 3m.
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