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Live sport will play a “defining role” in determining the pace and extent of the shift from legacy to broadband TV, according to a US-based study published by The Diffusion Group.

BBC One secured the 9pm slot last night with the latest instalment of laid-back murder drama Death in Paradise (9pm).

Wednesday night offered viewers the chance to enjoy some light-hearted family-friendly homicide in the familiar form of yet another Midsomer Murders (ITV, 8pm) repeat.

Wrapping up the second half of the most recent case, Dr Nikki, her fabulous hair and the ever-diminishing supporting cast of well-spoken men raced against time to stop London’s latest killer.

After last week’s big plot revelations it seems some viewers are struggling with the new direction the Nordic-noir inspired drama was forced to take.

Gary Davey, executive VP of programming at Sky Deutschland, will take on an expanded role as managing director of content, with the additional responsibility for Sky’s entertainment, film and news channels in the UK and Ireland.

Saturday night saw two old karaoke favourites go head-to-head for prime time glory as BBC One rolled out a refreshed series of The Voice UK, while ITV cobbled together Harry Hill’s Stars in their Eyes.

Thursday night saw the return of BBC One’s sunny murder drama Death in Paradise which, alongside Midsomer Murders, must surely be the nation’s most popular family-friendly, light-hearted show about violent sociopathic homicide.

Popular shows in December included Doctor Who, Call The Midwife and Strictly Come Dancing.

With another fall in ratings for the top shows on the ‘biggest TV day of the year’, Research The Media’s Richard Marks asks: is the issue the content, or a deeper change in what we now do on Christmas Day?