All Ratings special feature articles – Page 2
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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
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RatingsThe great outdoors still pulls a crowd
As Autumnwatch comes to an end, Stephen Price looks at how the BBC2 nature show compares with its spring and winter outings
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RatingsLinear still has a place in online world
Despite predictions of an online-only future, terrestrial viewing proves its worth at key moments
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RatingsAddams Family saga takes the crown
Wednesday revealed as Netflix’s top performer in November, after Barb reports data for the first time
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RatingsDaytime falls below pre-Covid levels
Having increased significantly during lockdown, afternoon viewing is down 13% on 2019
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RatingsSitcom genre is alive and well
While the half-hour comedy format may not be quite the draw it once was, 17 have made it to air so far this year
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RatingsNews holds up in year of big events
Announcement of the Queen’s death, change of PM and war in Ukraine help bulletins maintain share
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RatingsSchedule changes deliver C5 boost
As Ben Frow clears the decks for a slew of new programming. Stephen Price looks at the impact of previous schedule shake-ups
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RatingsFamiliar formats still the ratings big beasts
Strictly and I’m A Celebrity remain top of pile as broadcasters search for fresh entertainment hits
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RatingsDetective drama retains its appeal
As ITV’s Morse-related series come to an end after 35 years, Stephen Price looks at how the new cops on the block compare
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RatingsTalkTV fades after bright start
Channel quickly settles around GB News level after opening night high of Trump interview
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RatingsSoaps collide in schedule shake-up
Emmerdale and EastEnders go head to head as ITV rips up the scheduling rulebook
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RatingsBBC3 struggles to make its mark
Channel returns to a very different linear landscape, with viewing down across the board
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RatingsBBC1 and C5 the big winners in 2021
Channels achieved the biggest growth in share of all the PSBs, with football and drama the main highlights
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RatingsPSBs binge on pre-TX viewing
Traditional broadcasters are increasingly making their shows available as box sets, with striking results
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RatingsC4 and C5 buck the trend at Christmas
While average peak-time viewing is down significantly since 2010, the two PSBs have grown their audiences
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RatingsSingle docs fight to make their mark
Links to an anniversary, ties to a drama and stories about royalty are among the best ways to hook viewers
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RatingsStaples show their value for the PSBs
The likes of BBC1’s The Repair Shop and ITV’s Long lost Family continue to play a vital role in the schedules
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RatingsSky 1: rise and fall of a linear channel
As the multi-genre channel closes after three decades on air, Stephen Price looks back at its highs and lows