Ratings Analysis
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RatingsBBC stays on top as socials gain share
Broadcaster maintained a narrow lead over Netflix in the first half of the year, with YouTube snapping at their heels
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RatingsSuccess by stealth: rise of The Traitors
The success of The Traitors is undeniable – and its impact on network television is just as dramatic
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RatingsWhen viewers can’t wait to watch
While linear and catch-up are the go-to, pre-TX is adding significant numbers to more and more shows
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RatingsBBC1 tops Christmas 2025 ratings again but Stranger Things challenges linear
The Scarecrow’s Wedding attracted 6.5m, though Netflix’s sci-fi juggernaut long finale mounted a significant challenge to traditional broadcasters
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RatingsThe slow decline of Doctor Who
Festive specials offer hope but the long-running BBC series has been on a downward trajectory for some time
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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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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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RatingsBBC1’s cooking show isn’t done yet
MasterChef can survive its current controversy, because the presenters aren’t the key to its success, says Stephen Price
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RatingsWhat makes a returning drama?
As the autumn drama season approaches, Stephen Price examines what it takes for a show to win a reorder
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RatingsThe battle for the win in early peak
It’s gameshows versus quizzes in the Saturday early evening slot, but which shows are taking home the prizes?
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RatingsPrequels and spinoffs make their mark
From House Of The Dragon to The Traitors: Uncloaked, Stephen Price looks at which brand extensions are winning the biggest audiences
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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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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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RatingsViewers get the celebrity travel bug
Travelogues prove a winning formula for the PSBs, with Channel 5 the leader of the pack
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RatingsIt’s a lush Christmas Day for BBC1
Almost 19 million tune in for the finale of Gavin & Stacey, with Wallace & Gromit delivering big ratings too
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RatingsITV and BBC find some new big hitters
The likes of Gladiators and The 1% Club are winning lots of new fans while old staples continue to do well
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RatingsDrama captures elusive youth
The PSB dramas with the biggest 16-34 audiences so far this year are not what might be expected
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RatingsStreamers wield the axe on slow starters
With some SVoD shows matching the best linear ratings, those that don’t make an impact within 28 days stand no chance
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RatingsPSB docs prove their worth in primetime
From contemporary and ancient history to crime and travel, the 9pm doc remains popular on all channels
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RatingsChannel 4 drama gets political
PSB has found success with crime in the past and is broadening its horizons