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UK TV Ratings (14 January - 20 January)

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UK TV Ratings 14 January - 20 January All new/returning shows remain stable. Call the Midwife rises very slightly. Dancing On Ice dips.  All figures are shown in this format "0.00 (0.00)" which indicates two separate figures. The first one is the viewership on TV alone. The second figure that's bracketed is for 'All platforms' which includes PC, tablet and mobile viewing. This second figure is a much more accurate depiction of viewership in the UK. All figures are in millions unless shown as '000k.' All figures are courtesy of BARB TV. The cast of 'Dancing On Ice 2019.' Top 5 Show of the Week (All Platforms) 1.  Call The Midwife  (Sun) - 8.87 (9.13) 2.  Coronation Street (Wed) - 7.84 (7.98) 3. Death In Paradise (Thu) - 7.74 (7.91) 4.  Silent Witness (Mon) - 7.53 (7.81) 5. Coronation Street (Mon) - 7.67 (7.80) More Figures The following figures are a small group of shows across all channels where ratings are available to be r...

UK TV Ratings (7 January - 13 January 2019)

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UK TV Ratings 7 January - 13 January This week introduced numerous new shows with Call the Midwife topping the charts on par with last year. Manhunt remained very strong and consistent. Cleaning Up opened well. All figures are shown in this format "0.00 (0.00)" which indicates two separate figures. The first one is the viewership on TV alone. The second figure that's bracketed is for 'All platforms' which includes PC, tablet and mobile viewing. This second figure is a much more accurate depiction of viewership in the UK. All figures are in millions unless shown as '000k.' All figures are courtesy of BARB TV. Martin Clunes as the protagonist in the ITV Series, Manhunt. Top 5 Show of the Week (All Platforms) 1.  Call The Midwife (Sun) - 8.84 (9.11) 2. Manhunt (Tue) - 8.80 (9.01) 3.  Manhunt (Mon) - 8.50 (8.72) 4. Cleaning Up (Wed) - 8.50 (8.68) 5.  Death In Paradise (Thu) - 8.16 (8.34) More Figures The following figures are a small g...

UK TV Ratings (31 December 2018 - 6 January 2019)

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UK TV Ratings 31 December 2018 - 6 January 2019 Luther's fifth series stays above 7 million. Manhunt opened with amazing audiences on ITV and the Doctor Who New Year's Day Special is up on its series finale. The Voice UK drops very slightly from last year's opener.  All figures are shown in this format "0.00 (0.00)" which indicates two separate figures. The first one is the viewership on TV alone. The second figure that's bracketed is for 'All platforms' which includes PC, tablet and mobile viewing. This second figure is a much more accurate depiction of viewership in the UK. All figures are in millions unless shown as '000k.' All figures are courtesy of BARB TV. Idris Elba as the title role in Luther.  Top 5 Show of the Week (All Platforms) 1. New Year's Eve Fireworks (Mon) - 12.27 (12.39) 2.  Manhunt (Sun) - 8.95 (9.17) 3. Luther (Tue) - 8.75 (9.09) 4.  Luther (Wed) - 7.83 (8.17) 5. Coronation Street (Wed) - 7.99 (8.13...

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 - Episode 1 Analysis

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars returned for its fourth installment with 10 Queens ready to battle it out for a place in the Drag Race Hall of Fame and most notably, the $100,000 cash prize! This post and any more posts that follow will be a simple look into my opinion of each Queen’s looks/performances in the respective week so sit back, enjoy the T and feel free to share your own thoughts by dropping a comment. Thank you! To kick it off, I’m starting with the star-spangled variety show and each Queen’s entrance look. I will, in Drag Race style, Toot and Boot the looks followed by a brief analysis! I will also discuss who I think deserves to be at the top for the week and who should get the chop! Before we get to the main challenge, let’s take a look at the entrance looks! This is always one of my favourite parts of the show because it reintroduces some of the most beloved Queens in the franchise and acts as a way for them to say “Yes, I am an ALL STAR.” Farrah Moan: TOOT It...

UK TV Ratings (24 December - 30 December)

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UK TV Ratings 24 December - 30 December Call The Midwife shoots up over by over 3 million on its overnight viewing figure to take Christmas Day. Mrs Brown's Boys tumbles from 2017's figures. The ABC Murders opens respectably.  All figures are shown in this format "0.00 (0.00)" which indicates two separate figures. The first one is the viewership on TV alone. The second figure that's bracketed is for 'All platforms' which includes PC, tablet and mobile viewing. This second figure is a much more accurate depiction of viewership in the UK. All figures are in millions unless shown as '000k.' All figures are courtesy of BARB TV. A promotional image for the 2018 Christmas Special of Call The Midwife. Christmas Day Top 7 1. Call The Midwife (BBC1) - 8.72 (8.94) 2. Michael McIntyre's Big Show (BBC1) - 7.57 (7.65) 3. Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1) - 7.48 (7.56) 4. Zog (BBC1) - 6.92 (7.00) 5. Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC1) - 6.68 (6....