February was another tough month for two of the UK’s commercial TV broadcasters with ITV and Channel 4 both suffering declines in revenue.
The BBC’s adaptation of Len Deighton’s alternative history novel SS-GB hit TV screens in February, while ITV’s ratings banker Broadchurch returned for its third and apparently final series.
Apple Tree Yard, The Voice and The Halcyon all helped kick off a strong start to the year.
Following a healthy festive period January was a weak month for commercial TV broadcasters, with combined revenue for ITV, Channel 4 and ITV Breakfast down -7.7% year-on-year.
The final of Strictly Come Dancing easily beat rival X Factor over on ITV.
A slow month for commercial TV broadcasters meant that total revenue was down -5.6% in November; however, total satellite revenue was up a healthy 13.6%.
Planet Earth II, Strictly and I’m A Celebrity dominated November’s TV viewing.
View the latest revenue figures for the UK’s commercial broadcast market.
Commercial terrestrial channels recorded revenue of £192.81 million in September – down -4.7% year on year.
Cold Feet, Strictly Come Dancing and Sam Allardyce’s cameo appearance as England manager all topped the TV ratings chart in September.