All Broadcast Magazine articles
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RatingsSmooth passage for Rob & Rylan
Three-part tour of India improves on pair’s Italian adventure, while 5’s The Rumour reaches more than Insomnia
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RatingsITV drama fights its way to 5 million
True-life drama I Fought The Law brings in solid numbers, while BBC1’s The Guest enjoys a warm welcome
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RatingsCelebrity Traitors romps to victory
Launch reaches 12.2 million after seven days, while C5’s new cosy crime drama starts on a high
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CommentKate Bulkley: The next disruption could be just around the corner
YouTube and creator-led content are having their day, but producers must be alert to how quickly things can change
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Derek Drennan
The Nest Productions founder on Muppets, greyhounds and zen moments
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FeaturesTrump’s second term: a threat to the industry?
A year into his second stint in the Oval Office, Broadcast assesses how his tough stance Stateside is affecting the UK sector
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FeaturesAnalysis: Super-indies get on board with AI
All3Media, Banijay, Fremantle and ITV Studios lift lid on how they’re using the emergent tech
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FeaturesNot fit for purpose: UK commissioning process under fire
Production sector leaders are demanding radical changes to a system they describe as ‘medieval’
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CommentLorraine Heggessey: Every doc should find a place for those at start of career
Only a radical and properly resourced plan can ensure the health of the genre over the long term
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CommentWho’s ready to run the BBC – and push for board reform?
Tim Davie’s successor will face the same battle over bias, so a governance overhaul feels essential, writes Chris Curtis
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RatingsITV1 leads the 9pm drama battle
Returner Unforgotten remains on top, with Playing Nice and Protection the best of this year’s new titles
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RatingsGenre overview tables (August 2025 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 factual, drama and current affairs programmes
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RatingsGilded Age adds up to a winner
Third series is ahead of previous run after all showings are counted, while Love Island also improves on last year
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RatingsIn Flight takes off from launch
Drama is C4’s second best so far this year, with an average of 2.5 million after 28 days
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RatingsITV’s detective duo hold up well
Karen Pirie and Ridley return with solid ratings, though both are down on their 2022 debut runs
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RatingsMitchell & Webb help C4 reach 1.8m
Duo’s new sketch show gets off to strong start, while ITV’s I Fought The Law finishes on a high
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RatingsCracking the cosy crime genre
The Thursday Murder Club’s debut of 6.6 million shows the pull of light-hearted mysteries is as strong as ever
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RatingsBookish writes new chapter for U&Alibi
Series launch is channel’s best so far for a single episode, while Netflix’s Untamed is its best since Dept. Q
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RatingsGenre overview tables (July 2025 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 drama, comedy and sport programmes
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RatingsLive Aid locks in older viewers
Three-part doc attracts a decent crowd of those who remember the concert, but far fewer younger viewers