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Despite the proliferation of computers, video-capable mobile phones and similar devices, TV in the home still commands the greatest amount of viewing in the US, even among those aged 18-24, according to new research. The study, conducted on behalf of the Nielsen-funded Council for Research Excellence by Ball State University’s Center for Media Design and… Continue reading Home TV viewing still popular in the US

ITV1 managed to hold the peak audience from 3pm onwards yesterday, with an impressive run of The Boat Race 2009 coverage, a Harry Potter film, all-new Lewis and Piers Morgan’s Life Stories.Craig Doyle hosted this year’s Oxford Vs Cambridge boatrace, which kick-started ITV’s peak-run with more than 3.7 million peak viewers and a 20.2% average… Continue reading ITV1 secures a spectacular peak-run in the weekend ratings war

BBC One stole the show last night, securing the highest ratings from 7.30pm onwards, with a straight peak run of Eastenders, Rogue Traders, Traffic Cops and The Hottest Place on the Earth, as well as BBC News at Ten and Question Time later on in the evening.The channel’s flagship soap Eastenders kicked-off the peak run,… Continue reading BBC One steals the show

Industry regulator CAP wants to consolidate the four advertising codes that are used to regulate the UK’s broadcast media industry and include an overarching social responsibility rule for the first time.Under CAP’s new proposals, the ASA would have the flexibility to clamp down on all forms of irresponsible advertising in broadcast media, in the way… Continue reading Regulator calls for advertising codes to unite

Channel 4 has released details of its new spring/summer season, which is set to include animal autopsies, obese children and the Alpha Course.Windfall Films has been commissioned by the broadcaster to produce four 60-minute episodes that will open up an elephant, a giraffe, a whale and a crocodile to explore their insides, following the popularity… Continue reading Channel 4 unveils new season line-up

The return of BBC One’s intense 12-week job interview with one of the most well-known business tycoons, Alan Sugar, kicked-off with an impressive 8.3 million viewers during the prime-time slot last night, its highest ever launch audience.BBC’s all-new Apprentice saw a bunch of fresh-faced wannabes line-up for Sugar’s first task – involving a girls team,… Continue reading Alan Sugar’s new Apprentice banks the top spot

BBC One’s final Mistresses attracted the highest ratings during the all-important 9pm to 10pm peak-hour last night, with more than 4.1 million viewers and a 17.6% average audience share.The last episode in the second series of the drama, based around a group of four female friends and their often-eventful love lives, came to a dramatic… Continue reading Mistresses finale pulls in the highest ratings

The television market place continues to suffer, with commercial revenue down across the board for February. Five recorded the biggest fall, down 28% on February 2008’s total to stand at £14.03 million.Elsewhere, ITV1’s woes continued, with revenues plunging by over 17% during February. The commercial network, said to be planning a legal challenge to government’s… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – February 2009

The BBC Trust has reaffirmed its view that a partnership approach from the BBC is the best way to deliver a wide range of public service broadcasting.In a response to the government’s Digital Britain report (see Broadband for all by 2012Broadband for all by 2012Broadband for all by 2012 ITV and BBC could share regional… Continue reading BBC Trust emphasises support for BBC partnerships

Digital Rights Group (DRG) has today announced a new content deal with Hulu, the News Corp and NBC Universal-owned US online TV platform.The deal will give Hulu access to DRG’s C4i and Portman catalogues, which includes shows such as Green Wing, Peep Show, Rude Tube and Traffik, for free.DRG will become the first British television… Continue reading Digital Rights Group signs content deal with Hulu