All Ratings special feature articles
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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
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RatingsBig beasts of the autumn schedule set for another bumper year
Stephen Price looks ahead to the huge shows set to return in the coming weeks and examines how they have fared in recent years
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RatingsUKTV in fine fettle for rebrand
Portfolio of channels is holding up well compared with declines in viewing across the market as a whole
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RatingsThe gentle rise of cosy crime drama
With their devoted audiences and consistent ratings, it’s no wonder murder-solving sleuths are all over our screens
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RatingsLiving room still king for viewing
Research shows audiences continue to prefer to watch TV together in the warmest room in the house
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RatingsDrama adapts to the age of streaming
From stripping shows to making entire series immediately available online, broadcasters are finding success with different TX models
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RatingsLive viewing retains its power
The Traitors, Mr Bates and the Superbowl show that audiences will still tune in for the right content
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RatingsBBC1 bucks the trend at Christmas
While overall TV viewing fell, Call The Midwife and Doctor Who helped the channel achieve year on year growth
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RatingsThe hunt for a new family favourite
Big entertainment shows are ever more important in attracting family viewing as competition from the likes of YouTube grows
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RatingsCooking proves immune to star power
While celebrity versions of hit formats often bring in bigger audiences, that is not always the case
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RatingsWeekly TX holds its own in box-set era
While more drama series are now playing on consecutive nights, there’s still room for appointment-to-view
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RatingsChannels use linear reach to lure youth
BBC and ITV are launching young-skewing shows on their main linear channels in a bid to boost streaming
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RatingsUnpicking the effects of the TV revolution
As the US is hit by strikes over data transparency, streamer subscriptions are plateauing in the UK
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RatingsThe recipe for success with food formats
Cooking on TV is booming as broadcasters try to put together the ingredients for a long-running hit
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RatingsRatings system gets an upgrade
Changes to Barb measurement will bring greater clarity amid growing competition for ad spend
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RatingsLive TV gives linear a boost
From entertainment to news and sport, live shows remain a big draw, though telethons are in alarming decline
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RatingsC5 gets a lift from familiar faces
C5 is reaping the rewards of a betting heavily on travelogue and history docs since the demise of Big Brother
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RatingsBarb puts streaming views into context
Latest report reveals impact of SVoD, AVoD and video-sharing services on how and when Brits watch TV