All Channel Overview articles – Page 36
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RatingsViewers flock to Rev’s return
Rev is back in an accidental kung fu mood; while in actual fisticuffs, the heroically named Tyson Fury delivered for Channel 5.
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RatingsBritain past and present
This week there was a contrast between Britain’s past and present: the past of which everyone can unequivocally feel proud; the present a rather more dark and threatening place.
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RatingsRoad trip to peak pays off
With interesting timing, a BBC2 daytime show succeeded in its peak-time promotion; Code-Breakers: Bletchley Park’s Lost Heroes proved too much for Jamie Oliver’s latest venture; while Louis Theroux rounded off a decent week for BBC2.
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RatingsUtd drubbing boosts MOTD2
Big numbers for Match of the Day 2: 4 million/22% share on Sunday night at 10pm, compared with last week’s 2.3 million/12% share.
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RatingsBBC sabotages Hunt for Blair
As the rain thundered on my school gym roof, the sense of dread was palpable as cagoules and maps were handed out; orienteering, sob. At least BBC2 tried to put a jollier gloss on it with All Roads Lead Home. Meanwhile, Channel 4 resurrected a classic brand.
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RatingsBikers reach the top floor
This week’s channel overview looks at BBC2 successes including The Great British Bake Off and the Hairy Bikers.
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RatingsBBC2 on song with Shirley
This week, BBC2 celebrated the life of Dame Shirley Bassey and will have been pleased with the results
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RatingsBBC2 bakes a winner
Who’d have thought that buns would catch the imagination? Baking is most definitely in vogue and BBC2 has got its raising agent in first after another winning week. Channel 4 will be very chuffed as its Young Ones for the smart-phone generation overturned an erstwhile cohort.
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RatingsBakers and bikers lift BBC2
Don’t mix up bakers and bikers - imagine the chaos if a squad of cake-wielding Hell’s Angel’s turned up at a garden fête. Whether bakers, as a rule, can ride Harley Davidsons will probably have to remain one of life’s imponderables, but BBC2 will be pleased with both.
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RatingsReturn of QI defeats BB
This week we had the return of QI to BBC2, a reminder of 9/11’s lingering shadow, and a big goodbye to Celebrity Big Brother followed by a big hello to Big Brother.
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RatingsCBB triumphs over 9/11 docs
As a big brother, I don’t really know what it’s like to have one; but you can bet your hot potatoes that Channel 5 does.
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RatingsMillions turn to Page Eight
Big Brother seems to be passing its resilience test for Channel 5, while baking and conspiracy did nice work for BBC2 as Channel 4’s dwarves stood tall.
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RatingsFish and homes win out
Dragons moved, fish returned, hospitals went, home restoration made its point and all featured in a week of few biggies but where some stalwarts remained, stal (or maybe that’s wart?).
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RatingsFinal piece in BBC2 jigsaw
Maths, dragons, civic pride and 1950s telly were among the pieces that made up BBC2’s jigsaw this week.
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RatingsArt imitates Murdoch saga
In a dramatic week when MPs grilled barons and coppers, there was a moment when art did so perfect an impression of life, it was as if Bobby Davro had turned up.
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RatingsProphet takes on the teens
There was a dramatic touch this week as BBC2 played the latest in its Sarah Waters adaptations and will be reposing, smoking the cheroot of satisfaction at the result.
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RatingsTop Gear trumps all
This week’s channel overview considers Undercover Boss, The Killing and Top Gear amongst others.
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RatingsSirens lures viewers to C4
Channel 4 introduced its own sirens as rough-but-ready angels of mercy in its new comedy drama. Meanwhile, Venice bewitched three middle-aged men.
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RatingsGlobal vision boosts BBC2
BBC2 took us around the world this week: Venice, Afghanistan and finally, er, Dunsfold. Channel 4, meanwhile, found solace in portly emergencies.