All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 6
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RatingsNetflix drama makes a splash
Jack Thorne’s Adolescence hits 13.2 million, while The Marlow Murder Club dips slightly from first outing
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RatingsPotters go from strength to strength
Final of the C4 show is up 240,000 on last year, while C5’s Madame Blanc remains consistent
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RatingsDancing on Ice slips away quietly
Final series of the ITV1 show bows out with 3.1 million, while new drama Protection reaches 7 million
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RatingsDoctor returns a little under par
Early episodes of the current series averaged 600,000 less for BBC1 than at the same stage last year
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RatingsDo ratings matter for awards success?
Stephen Price looks at how shows nominated in Bafta’s entertainment, drama and reality categories have performed
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RatingsGenre overview tables (February 2025 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 drama, comedy and current affairs programmes
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RatingsWhite Lotus lands best launch yet
Third series debut is up 700k on series two, while U&Drama’s Bergerac matches Marlow Murder Club
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RatingsGood Ship keeps pace with first voyage
Second series of 5 murder mystery just 200,000 short of first, while Only Connect wins BBC2 quiz night
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RatingsITV1 formats show signs of wear
The Masked Singer and BGT are both down on last year, while two new BBC1 dramas get similar ratings
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RatingsNetflix drama beats all comers
ITV1’s Protection and BBC1’s This City Is Ours make decent starts but can’t match Adolescence
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RatingsGenre overview tables (January 2025 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 factual, entertainment and drama programmes
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Ratings5 and C4 step up drama rivalry
Viacom-owned 5 has been more successful in finding returners, but C4 may have just found one of its own
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RatingsAll Stars makes a steady return
Love Island veterans attract similar crowd to first outing, while Sky’s Lockerbie drama beats Dune: Prophecy
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RatingsFaithful following for Traitors spin-off
The Traitors Uncloaked pulls in a record 5.9 million for its finale, while Patience pays off for C4
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FeaturesC4 looks for the ‘wow’ factor in current affairs content
Controversial geopolitical stories, agenda-setting investigations and deep dives into tech are on Louisa Compton’s wishlist
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RatingsTraitors final hits a record high
Third series bows out with best ratings yet, beating entertainment beasts Strictly and I’m A Celebrity
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RatingsDrama debuts make their mark
BBC1’s Miss Austen and Virdee launch well, while ITV stalwart Unforgotten makes a solid return
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Sophie MacClancy
The freelance producer on dogs, cheese and her dream dolls house
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FeaturesIndie Survey 2025: What indies really think about the industry
Respondents to the Broadcast Indie Survey 2025 reveal what concerns them most
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FeaturesBetter than ever or busted flush: what’s the future for BBC2?
The channel has historically acted as a nursery slope for emerging talent and innovative ideas, but how has its role changed in the age of streaming?