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Of course they won't be concerned. They'll look at the increased timeshifts, the increased BBC Three figures, the massive iPlayer downloads/streams and decent shares, and be very happy both with the weekly reach and the fact that the show is getting ratings at 6.20 pm on a Saturday that primetime weekday dramas struggle to get.
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So do you record it, catch the Sunday BBC3 repeat, catch the Friday BBC3 repeat, catch it on iPlayer, catch it on Virgin's CatchUp service, on Sky's service?
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i try to catch the BBC3 repeat, but i really do miss watching it as a family on saturday evening. It is event TV for my family to sit round together. just not possible at 6.20.
![]() But whatever options are chosen, it just demonstrates the increasing fragmentation of viewing opportunities allied to the growth and evolution of technology. |
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Record it at 6.20, watch it on chase-play at 7.00 perhaps *assuming that you have a PVR or similar)
![]() But whatever options are chosen, it just demonstrates the increasing fragmentation of viewing opportunities allied to the growth and evolution of technology. |
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PVR - personal video recorder. Basically a digibox (or similar) with a hard disc inside it allowing programmes to be recorded to that hard disk and watched when you want. The hard disk can store maybe 80 to 160 hours of recording (depending upon capacity). They also have the ability to chase-play - you can start watching a programme before it has finished recording. Others can record two programmes at the same time whilst you watch a third (subject to certain limitations).
Once you have used one, your viewing will never be the same again. |
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PVR - personal video recorder. Basically a digibox (or similar) with a hard disc inside it allowing programmes to be recorded to that hard disk and watched when you want. The hard disk can store maybe 80 to 160 hours of recording (depending upon capacity). They also have the ability to chase-play - you can start watching a programme before it has finished recording. Others can record two programmes at the same time whilst you watch a third (subject to certain limitations).
Once you have used one, your viewing will never be the same again.
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You can get some relatively cheap ones for around £120.
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You can get some relatively cheap ones for around £120.
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The lowest overnight ratings the show has had since 2005 were 5.5 million - and that episode ended up with a weekly reach figure of over 7 million. A stonking great audience for any show.
And are you seriously trying to say that if it drops again next week that the Beeb won't be concerned? And didn't I have you on ignore. Must check my filters
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And are you seriously trying to say that if it drops again next week that the Beeb won't be concerned? And didn't I have you on ignore. Must check my filters
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I don't think there is any particular cause for alarm although another drop next week might have the BBC thinking about their scheduling techniques a little bit - especially as I'd Do Anything dosn't seem to have benefitted all that massively from the lead in.
It is right, of course, to keep things in perspective. The consolidated figures are likely to hit 7 million and the shares might be a better indicator of how its performing in its new slot. Its still higher than the comparative episode last year and factoring in repeats and the iplayer its probably fair to say up to perhaps 9 million will have seen it by the time the weeks out. Still strong ratings by any measure. |
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I don't think there is any particular cause for alarm although another drop next week might have the BBC thinking about their scheduling techniques a little bit - especially as I'd Do Anything dosn't seem to have benefitted all that massively from the lead in.
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And are you seriously trying to say that if it drops again next week that the Beeb won't be concerned? And didn't I have you on ignore. Must check my filters ![]() |
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...... more likely they'd be concerned about why no one is watching *any* programmes in high numbers.
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True, although ratings for all shows are down, including timeshifts as well. The soaps are all down from their heyday, thanks to a) diminishing returns and b) the sheer volume of choice on telly.
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Wasn't DW supposed to be returning to around 7pm or so from around Ep6/7 anyway?
Anyone know what they'll do? |
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Timeshifting for Dr.Who - isnt it so apropos?
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I don't know. I hope that is the case. I'd just assumed that it would stay where it was until I'd Do Anything finished which isn't until about Episode 10. I suspect it will depend how long 1v100 is around for because surely they couldn't squeeze IDA, 1v100 and Casualty in after a 7pm Doctor Who? At least, not without Casualty starting at 9.30 or something which seemed unlikely.
Anyone know what they'll do? http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...&postcount=416 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...&postcount=418 |
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radiotimes.com has DW on May 10th at 6.45pm.
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radiotimes.com has DW on May 10th at 6.45pm.
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Well atleast that's a bit better than 6.20! I'd be happy at that time.
I think the BBC has really shown itself up with this - prioritising a cheap talent show (and they really are cheap) like 'I'd Do Anything' ahead of its most successful family drama really illustrates the BBC's priorities. Shameful! |
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Network executives know an easy way to kill off a show isn't to change the timeslot but to keep changing it. Beancounters hate science-fiction, there's too much; location shooting, supporting cast changes, new sets and expensive costumes/special effects. Sure, Doctor Who rates reasonably well but not relative to cost compared with soaps and gameshows. I fear for Who's future.
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Network executives know an easy way to kill off a show isn't to change the timeslot but to keep changing it. Beancounters hate science-fiction, there's too much; location shooting, supporting cast changes, new sets and expensive costumes/special effects. Sure, Doctor Who rates reasonably well but not relative to cost compared with soaps and gameshows. I fear for Who's future.
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Network executives know an easy way to kill off a show isn't to change the timeslot but to keep changing it. Beancounters hate science-fiction, there's too much; location shooting, supporting cast changes, new sets and expensive costumes/special effects. Sure, Doctor Who rates reasonably well but not relative to cost compared with soaps and gameshows. I fear for Who's future.
It's not going anywhere. BBC scheduling has always been a mystery, and the schedulers have always shown a distinct lack of "joined-up thinking". That's all there is to it really. |
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Network executives know an easy way to kill off a show isn't to change the timeslot but to keep changing it. Beancounters hate science-fiction, there's too much; location shooting, supporting cast changes, new sets and expensive costumes/special effects. Sure, Doctor Who rates reasonably well but not relative to cost compared with soaps and gameshows. I fear for Who's future.
EDIT: Snap, mossy!
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