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Old 03-01-2017, 15:03
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Looks better than normal but I think Sugar Free Farm might struggle. Might have been better to swap it with Martin Clunes so the diet shows could air together.

Also given that Save Money: Good Health (as the name now seems to be) is going to be on Tuesdays, would it not have made sense to launch it tonight rather than on Thursday? Love of Dogs could have gone on Thursday instead.
True. Thats would probably have mde more sense.
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Old 03-01-2017, 15:05
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Trawled through the thread archive to find these, CBB launches (winter and summer).

Winter series
2012 - 3.46m/3.54m (15.8%/16.2%)
2013 - 3.37m/3.55m (15.1%/15.9%)
2014 - 3.18m/3.40m (14.0%/15.0%)
2015 - 3.09m/3.27m (15.4%/16.3%)
2016 - 2.67m/2.80m (13.2%/13.9%)

Summer series
2011 - 5.16m (22.1%)
2012 - 2.61m/2.71m (12.4%/12.9%)
2013 - 2.66m/2.83m (14.2%/15.1%)
2014 - 2.24m/2.36m (11.9%/12.5%)
2015 - 2.15m/2.22m (12.2%/12.6%)
2016 - 2.24m/2.36m (12.9%/13.6%)

Last year's summer series was the final straw for me regarding CBB. I used to look forward to it but not anymore, not after last summer. I've seen the rumoured lineup and it doesn't fill me with any excitement.

Mind, one of my favourite telly moments of 2016 was the David's dead saga. It was disturbing, in a little way disrespectful, yet utterly hilarious.
The last summer CBB was tragic but the winter series and civilian were great. Such a shame that summer CBB was the last memory of Big Brother. Disgusting series.
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Old 03-01-2017, 15:13
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Thanks. The Chase lagging behind Pointless a bit but still strong. I think that might be Tipping Point's biggest ever daytime figure - I certainly don't remember it being that high before.
Tipping Point, The Chase and Pointless all benefited from starting later last night. The Chase also benefited from having Tipping Point propping it up at the start and Pointless being in repeats for so long.
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Old 03-01-2017, 15:25
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Big thanks to Lewie, Ray Tings, Hassaan, rzt and anyone else providing figures, especially over Christmas and the New Year. Fascinating lists. Clearly BBC1 has had a good year, but 2017 is not so promising having lost or simply not having a number of big hitters.
To me the biggest mystery of all is the unbelievable success of GBBO, but immense tribute due to all concerned as it looks down from its ridiculously high 2016 perch-perhaps with a slight caution to enjoy the view while they can
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Old 03-01-2017, 16:08
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Good figures for Impossible and it is quite a good play along at home quiz (simple rules but one you want to try to get the answers to before the contestants) so well suited to daytime. Would have done well at 5 pm as an alternative Bradley Walsh vehicle.

As for the alternative endings to East Enders. No way. Otherwise they would have surely gone with one of the others after the Sun spoilered this exact story line months ago soon after it was filmed. They got all the details in print and upset East Enders for doing so.

Though the programme tried to play it down by saying wait and see how it really works out. But unless there are as yet unseen twists then the story so far seems pretty much exactly what was in the paper weeks back.

If there was another option filmed as an alternative then they had months to tinker with subsequent episodes to make the paper look like idiots by using that instead.

The story was carried by the media with the line that the two actresses did not want to be killed off and were bitterly upset at the way they were given no option to return.
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Old 03-01-2017, 16:10
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Tipping Point, The Chase and Pointless all benefited from starting later last night. The Chase also benefited from having Tipping Point propping it up at the start and Pointless being in repeats for so long.
Ah, that explains why Tipping Point was so high. I imagine they'll be back to normal (only slightly lower) tonight.
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Old 03-01-2017, 16:27
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Good figures for Impossible and it is quite a good play along at home quiz (simple rules but one you want to try to get the answers to before the contestants) so well suited to daytime. Would have done well at 5 pm as an alternative Bradley Walsh vehicle.
I watched Impossible yesterday afternoon and thought it was promising. Interestingly it was from the creator of Tipping Point. He likes games where coins and coin shaped objects drop doesn't he? Great set and you can play along to it at home. One of the strengths of it is that Rick Edwards is hosting and he does have some personality to him. BBC1 doesn't have a really good daytime quiz apart from Pointless, this might be the best they've had in ages.
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Old 03-01-2017, 16:31
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Ah, that explains why Tipping Point was so high. I imagine they'll be back to normal (only slightly lower) tonight.
ITV's Tipping Point/The Chase combo started at 4.45pm while BBC1's Antiques Road Trip/Pointless Combo started at 5.00pm so everything got a boost. I also think I'm right in saying that Antiques Road Trip helps Pointless more than Flog It.
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Old 03-01-2017, 16:37
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One of the strengths of it is that Rick Edwards is hosting and he does have some personality to him.
He's doing a remarkably good job of hiding it then. It all seems very monotone to me. But you're right about this being the best format for some time..
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Old 03-01-2017, 16:46
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He's doing a remarkably good job of hiding it then. It all seems very monotone to me. But you're right about this being the best format for some time..
Rick Edwards has a monotone delivery but he can be funny. He injected some humour while talking to contestants and unlike dome other quizzes it didn't feel like boring small talk. After so many poor daytime quizzes on BBC1 Impossible was a pleasant surprise.
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Old 03-01-2017, 16:53
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Trawled through the thread archive to find these, CBB launches (winter and summer).

Winter series
2012 - 3.46m/3.54m (15.8%/16.2%)
2013 - 3.37m/3.55m (15.1%/15.9%)
2014 - 3.18m/3.40m (14.0%/15.0%)
2015 - 3.09m/3.27m (15.4%/16.3%)
2016 - 2.67m/2.80m (13.2%/13.9%)

Summer series
2011 - 5.16m (22.1%)
2012 - 2.61m/2.71m (12.4%/12.9%)
2013 - 2.66m/2.83m (14.2%/15.1%)
2014 - 2.24m/2.36m (11.9%/12.5%)
2015 - 2.15m/2.22m (12.2%/12.6%)
2016 - 2.24m/2.36m (12.9%/13.6%)

Last year's summer series was the final straw for me regarding CBB. I used to look forward to it but not anymore, not after last summer. I've seen the rumoured lineup and it doesn't fill me with any excitement.

Mind, one of my favourite telly moments of 2016 was the David's dead saga. It was disturbing, in a little way disrespectful, yet utterly hilarious.
I didn't realise that the launch of the last Winter series had dipped so much, explains why they've splashed out on national bus shelter advertising this year to promote it.
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:05
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Rick Edwards has a monotone delivery but he can be funny. He injected some humour while talking to contestants and unlike dome other quizzes it didn't feel like boring small talk. After so many poor daytime quizzes on BBC1 Impossible was a pleasant surprise.
Just wondering if they're testing Rick Edwards out as a possible replacement for Nick Knowles, not IMPOSSIBLE. Quite enjoyed it, also like Think Tank which could be promoted to the Pointless slot one day.
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:08
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Just wondering if they're testing Rick Edwards out as a possible replacement for Nick Knowles, not IMPOSSIBLE. Quite enjoyed it, also like Think Tank which could be promoted to the Pointless slot one day.
Aaargh. Think Tank offends my every quizzing sensibility. Paying people to get questions wrong is just not right!
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:10
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Just wondering if they're testing Rick Edwards out as a possible replacement for Nick Knowles, not IMPOSSIBLE. Quite enjoyed it, also like Think Tank which could be promoted to the Pointless slot one day.
Aaargh. Think Tank offends my every quizzing sensibility. Paying people to get questions wrong is just not right!
I think I'd take Impossible over Think Tank.
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:21
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I agree. I don't usually watch EE, but I caught up with NYD and watched last night, but it felt like R&R hadn't actually died. I think they should have at least had the opening shot of them in the pool, just to bring it back to reality.
Indeed. It felt like they were just going through the motions. The pair may aswell have just done a midnight flit for all the emotional impact it had. Doubt many viewers will be drawn in on the basis of that.
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:27
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Overnights.tv ‏@overnightstv 17s17 seconds ago
Silent Witness returned for its 20th season on BBC1 at 9pm, watched by slot-winning 5.7m/24.5% @EmiliaFox http://www.overnights.tv

Overnights.tv ‏@overnightstv 1m1 minute ago
ITV launched new period drama #TheHalcyon at 9pm, where it made a decent start with 4.7m/19.9% @LeftBankPics http://www.overnights.tv
Silent Witness down about a million on last year but still a good figure, and against harder competition. Average start for The Halcyon, could have done better.

EastEnders: 7.66m (32.4%)
Wow! Where did that come from! Shame it was a bad episode, wonder how many of them will stick.

BBC2 (Top 3: 7pm-11.45pm):
University Challenge: 3.14m (13.3%)
An Island Parish: Anguilla: 2.08m (8.8%)
Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney: 2.05m (8.8%)
Love seeing UC over 3 million and a good start for the other two new series. Great night for BBC2.

Channel 4 (7pm-11.5pm) (exc. +1):
Food Unwrapped Diet Special: 2.07m (8.8%)
The Undateables: 1.86m (8.0%)
First Dates Hotel: 1.44m (9.3%)
Good night for Channel 4 as well, Fodd Unwrapped always does well, Undateables is a great returning hit and First Dates Hotel did better than the actual programme. They'll take that!

BBC4 (Top 3: 7pm-11.45pm):
How the Wild West Was Won with Ray Mears (R): 0.38m (1.6%)
The Queen Mary: Greatest Ocean Liner (R): 0.34m (1.5%)
Film: Albert Nobbs (R): 0.24m (1.2%)
Disappointing for a Monday and I notice BBC4 don't have much original programming coming through at the moment - looks like the cuts are starting to bite. Ideally I'd want a new programme at 9 every day.

Yesterday teatime...
Pointless 4.17m
Pointless probably helped by it being a rare day when it wasn't a repeat.

He's doing a remarkably good job of hiding it then. It all seems very monotone to me. But you're right about this being the best format for some time..
Did he present the Channel 4 Paralympics coverage back in 2012? I never warmed to him... seemed overly sure of himself.

I think I'd take Impossible over Think Tank.
I'd take anything over Think Tank! Appalling quiz.
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:27
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Some of my favourite CBB's have been on Channel 5. I think the best one was CBB4 undoubtedly. But CBB13 was the 2nd best ever for me. It had a set of fantastic housemates and the feel of the show was a fantastic mix of comedy moments and drama. I obviously loved CBB15 was amazing but it didn't have enough light moments and it all got a bit too nasty.
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:29
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Good ratings Eastenders
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:29
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Silent Witness down about a million on last year but still a good figure, and against harder competition. Average start for The Halcyon, could have done better.



Wow! Where did that come from! Shame it was a bad episode, wonder how many of them will stick.



Love seeing UC over 3 million and a good start for the other two new series. Great night for BBC2.



Good night for Channel 4 as well, Fodd Unwrapped always does well, Undateables is a great returning hit and First Dates Hotel did better than the actual programme. They'll take that!



Disappointing for a Monday and I notice BBC4 don't have much original programming coming through at the moment - looks like the cuts are starting to bite. Ideally I'd want a new programme at 9 every day.



Pointless probably helped by it being a rare day when it wasn't a repeat.



Did he present the Channel 4 Paralympics coverage back in 2012? I never warmed to him... seemed overly sure of himself.



I'd take anything over Think Tank! Appalling quiz.
I thought EE was great. I think tonight will get a better aftermath though. I think EE could pbull in 7m + tonight once again with some luck.
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:35
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Halcyon could have done better. But it does have a 20-year-old very popular crime drama as a tough rival though. It's as if ITV wanted it to fail already.
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Old 03-01-2017, 17:43
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I find it incredible how many viewers watch Tipping Point. Its not exactly the most exciting format compared with The Chase.

Also yesterday The Chase had its first day back, whereas Pointless started back last week. Both qizzes must have peaked over 5m I think.

Given how well Tipping Point & The Chase do, on NYE ITV could have just show these two in pace of NWUK and TMO.
Oh I much prefer Tipping Point to The Chase. I find the Chase dull up until the final round, I'd choose Pointless out of the two if I was stuck with live TV. Actually, I'd watch Place in the Winter Sun live and watch Tipping Point on +1.

Or if do the tried and trusted that I've been doing for 15 years and just turn over to Friends.
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Old 03-01-2017, 18:14
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Halcyon could have done better. But it does have a 20-year-old very popular crime drama as a tough rival though. It's as if ITV wanted it to fail already.
ITV are providing an alternative, and not just allowing the slot to go to waste. If viewers want to continue watching a 20year old drama on BBC1, then that's their choice.

The Halycon could have done better, but it should consolidate well (2m+)
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Old 03-01-2017, 18:17
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Good news everyone ITV's Meet the Parents is a 'huge hit!'

The Sun exclusive says a second series has been commissioned and they're already looking for contestants but ITV say no decision yet made. The bar has truly been lowered if 2 million can now be considered 'fantastic'!


HOL LOTTA LOVE Holly Willoughby’s hit dating show Meet the Parents has won a new series after huge success of first show
The This Morning host is set to play cupid once again in a second run of the ITV series
HOLLY Willoughby’s hit dating show Meet the Parents has won a new series – and show bosses are already on the hunt for new contestants.

The blonde telly star, 35, made her debut as mischievous matchmaker on the first series of ITV’s novel new match-making programme in October.

Holly is the host of new dating show Meet the Parents ITV
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Holly was a huge success during the first series of her dating show Meet the Parents
And exactly one month after the opening series’ final episode – The Sun can reveal that bosses have already recommissioned the hit series for a second season following the huge success of its’ trial first run.

A source revealed: “The first series of Meet the Parents proved to be a huge hit.

“It drew in fantastic viewing figures of over two million each week despite going head to head with Strictly Come Dancing.

“There has therefore been little debate among bosses as to whether it should be recommissioned – and they have decided that they want a second series to air in 2017 with Holly at the helm.

“Dating shows are all the rage right now and Holly completely clicked with the programme’s young audience and contestants.”


Producers are already on the look-out for new singletons who don’t mind bringing their parents along with them to reveal all about their kid’s romance woes and cringe-worthy childhood tales.

A source added: “ITV were surprised during the first series by just how many members of the public were willing to come on a dating show alongside members of their family.

“They’re hoping they’ll have just as big an intake in the second series and have already put out ads online asking for willing individuals to star on the show.”

Producers are already on the hunt for new contestants.

Online adverts reveal that they are on a quest to find more “fun, outgoing people and their families to take part in a new series”.

An ITV spokeswoman said: "No definite decision will be made on Meet The Parents until the end of January or beginning of February."


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Old 03-01-2017, 18:20
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This bit tells you all you need to know:

A source revealed: “The first series of Meet the Parents proved to be a huge hit.

“It drew in fantastic viewing figures of over two million each week despite going head to head with Strictly Come Dancing.

“There has therefore been little debate among bosses as to whether it should be recommissioned – and they have decided that they want a second series to air in 2017 with Holly at the helm.

“Dating shows are all the rage right now and Holly completely clicked with the programme’s young audience and contestants.
This is to do with demos more than the raw figures. If it does end up coming back, I don't know where I'd place it personally. Certainly not in the same place again.

"Fantastic viewing figures of over 2m each week" (even despite going up against Strictly) is an exaggeration and a half. I find it hard to believe ITV can't do better there.
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Old 03-01-2017, 18:21
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ITV are providing an alternative, and not just allowing the slot to go to waste. If viewers want to continue watching a 20year old drama on BBC1, then that's their choice.

The Halycon could have done better, but it should consolidate well (2m+)
I never implied they didn't have a choice. I see you are taking great lessons from Baz in being rude and twisting people's posts. I think it's best if i avoid posting here from now and on. I've been away a month and when i come back, i am reminded why i left DS in the first place.
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