All Broadcast articles in 20 April 2012 – Page 2
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RatingsGrandma’s House returns with 1m
THURSDAY: Simon Amstell comedy Grandma’s House returned to BBC2 with nearly a million viewers - unable to match the pull of the first run.
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NewsCohen steps down at FremantleMedia
Tony Cohen is to step down as the chief executive of FremantleMedia after 17 years with the company, to be replaced by Cécile Frot-Coutaz.
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RatingsGenre Overview
Browse the top ten children’s, factual, drama, entertainment, sport and current affairs programmes from 9-15 April.
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RatingsDemographic Focus
Explore the ratings breakdown demographically across the main terrestrial and multichannel broadcasters from 9-15 April.
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RatingsTop consolidated programmes
Find out which programmes gained the biggest audience through recording from 2-8 April and browse the top titles.
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RatingsTop 30 multichannel programmes
Find out the top 30 multichannel programmes for 9-15 April as well as the share of viewing across digital homes.
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RatingsTop 30 BBC2, Channel 4, Channel 5
Find out the top 30 programmes on BBC2, Channel 4 and Channel 5 from 9-15 April as well as the performance of all the terrestrials across week 15.
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RatingsTop 100 network programmes
Find out who topped the ratings league table for network programming from 9-15 April and browse the top 100.
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RatingsSelf and the self-publicists
Without a synapse or two snapping, it’s hard to imagine Will Self wandering in to Essex’s jaunty TV world, but it would be a sight to behold. Instead we have to content ourselves with them both being represented on TV in the same week.
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RatingsAnother ship sinks on C4
This week’s channel overview considers Channel 4 doc the Sinking of the Concordia and the latest comedy from Ricky Gervais, Derek.
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RatingsMore Bang for E4’s buck
The 100th episode of US comedy The Big Bang Theory managed to draw its biggest British audience to date, topping the 2 million mark.
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RatingsITV1 sounds retreat
Skirmish with The Voice over after four weeks as BGT sensibly opts to boost its impacts.
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NewsBBC threatened with Jubilee strike
BBC unions are threatening strike action during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee after the corporation sent out offers of a pay rise ahead of formal negotiations.
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RatingsChelsea victory scores 9m for ITV1
WEDNESDAY: Chelsea’s victory over Barcelona peaked with nearly 9m viewers, forcing The Apprentice to drop to a series low.
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Comment19 April '12
“Disgustingly decadent, entirely morally unconscionable and the most fun I’ve had in ages.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsLemon and Attenborough battle for audience award
Keith Lemon and David Attenborough are going head to head for this year’s YouTube Audience Award – the gong voted for by viewers at the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards.
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The Broadcast InterviewNeal Street Productions
Film and theatre have been fertile ground for Neal Street in recent years, but the success of BBC1 drama Call the Midwife has focused attention back on its third arm – TV.
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The Broadcast InterviewKevin Lygo, ITV Studios
ITV Studios’ boss wants to build bridges with commissioners and is on the hunt for the next big international hit – but he’s not bothered where the idea comes from.
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CommentLocal production is how to move with the times
Tailoring shows to specific audiences is a ratings winner, says Karoline Spodsberg.
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CommentHow do we retain the optimism of youth?
Women too often lose sight of their youthful ambitions, says Cristina Nicolotti Squires.