Following a series of declines in June and July, August continued the trend in the commercial broadcast market.
Despite a large public outcry last year, The Great British Bake Off has survived its transition from BBC to commercial television Channel 4.Over 8.7 million people tuned in to see that the show hadn’t been ruined by addition of advertising breaks nor having Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding present the show instead of Mel and… Continue reading TV viewing round-up: August 2017
Following a tough month in June, July was also witness to some declines in TV revenues, although not quite as severe.
June witnessed some serious declines in TV ad revenues, with ITV hardest hit.
The One Love Manchester concert, Britain’s Got Talent final, the return of Poldark and The Real Full Monty were among the most watched programmes in June.
Three Girls, Britain’s Got Talent and Keith Lemon’s latest show all performed well in May.
Revenue was down for all UK commercial broadcasters in May.
ITV recorded a 4.4% revenue increase in April to just short of £118.6 million.
April saw big ratings for All Round to Mrs Brown’s, Little Boy Blue, The Durrells and Our Friend Victoria.
March was a tough month for UK commercial broadcasters, with some hefty declines in revenue across the board.