All Columnists articles
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RatingsFootball on target with the young
Viewing bucks downward trend for TV consumption among 16-24s despite ESL claims
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The Flight Attendant takes off for Sky 1
Comedy thriller soars while Matt Baker delivers More 4’s first 2 million-plus audience
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Celebrity Bake Off dips after strong start
Charity series down on last year despite best ever debut, while The Terror tops recent BBC2 acquisitions
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Thrillers and royal chat grip the nation
Spring boost for BBC1 and ITV as crime dramas and Harry and Meghan interview deliver bumper ratings
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BBC1 pulls ahead in Saturday night fight
I Can See Your Voice takes lead in head-to-head with ITV’s Game Of Talents after getting off to a slower start
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Roku has the tools to make its mark in the streaming world
The US firm has evolved and its user relationships and advertising expertise put it in a strong position, says Kate Bulkley
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The UK should open up to the thrills of a writers’ room
There’s always a place for the singular vision but the US approach suits longer runs, says Danny Brocklehurst
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Original drama delivers for C5
The Drowning leads the way as scripted push produces three of channel’s top five highest-rated shows
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The Serpent and Finding Alice take different routes to success
BBC and ITV dramas achieve similar ratings, but the former receives a bigger pre-TX boost
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Young diverse talent will ensure docs continue to thrive
Documentaries create debate and offer fresh perspectives – they can only be enhanced by including more voices, says Lorraine Heggessey
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Commissioning is a lottery – there must be a better way
In a world of measurement and big data, why does a green light still come down to luck, politics and personal opinion? asks Ash Atalla
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ITV2’s The Cabins locks in 16-24s
Stripped dating series debuts ahead of stablemate Singletown while Sky 1’s Resident Alien starts strongly
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Masked Singer and true crime boost ITV
Wacky singing competition builds audience during lockdown while The Pembrokeshire Murders tops 10 million
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Mercurio works his Sunday magic
Bloodlands is best BBC1 drama launch since ratings whopper The Salisbury Poisonings last summer
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We must pressure government to do right thing on prominence
Broadcasters have to work with the global streamers or risk becoming irrelevant – but they have an ace up their sleeve
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Lockdown lesson: if you wanna get ahead, get a shed
Garden working has been great, but I’ve had to swap Channel 4 for Naked without meeting my colleagues, says Fatima Salaria
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Genres - 28-day consolidated (December 2020)
Including top 10 drama, entertainment and factual programmes
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Dave comedy makes bid for throne
Of the channel’s recent originals, Meet The Richardsons looks best placed to take the Taskmaster crown
