[10x07] Ratings

upyourego · November 26th, 2007, 11:36 AM

Another strong night for Top Gear with 6.3 million and a share of 22.9%.

It was again the highest rated show on BBC TWO for the night by a LONG way - it's closest contender being Long Way Down (Ewan McGregor etal) with 3.4 million and a share of 22.9%.

It was the second highest show in its timeslot being beaten by Heartbeat (ITV1) but beating Antiques Roadshow (BBC1) and Kylies White Diamond (Channel 4).

Heartbeat - 7.5 million 27.1%
Top Gear - 6.3 million 22.9%
Antiques Roadshow - 5.7 million 20.6%
Kylie's White Diamond 1.3 million 4.7%

The highest rated show of the night across all major networks was Coronation Street on ITV 1 with 10.1 million and a share of 39.2%.

Although Top Gear had an average rating of 6.3 million viewers, it did reach a peak of 7.2 million viewers at around 8.45.

Coronation Street - 10.1 million
Strictly Come Dancing - 8.5 million
Cranford - 7.9 million
Heartbeat - 7.5 million
I'm a Celebrity - 7.3 million
Top Gear - 6.3 million

With Top Gear regularly achieving ratings that BBC ONE would be proud of - I wonder how long before the pressure is put on for a transfer.

Austere · November 26th, 2007, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upyourego

With Top Gear regularly achieving ratings that BBC ONE would be proud of - I wonder how long before the pressure is put on for a transfer.

Would that be a good thing? Or something we should worry about?

Martyn · November 26th, 2007, 12:15 PM

BBC one is generally a bit "watered down" and more mainstream-ish.

BBC2 is the place to be.

M3_Powered · November 26th, 2007, 1:08 PM

I would hate for them to move to BBC 1, it would just feel wrong imo. Just like when The Apprentice moved.
or maybe it's just me.

vyllu · November 26th, 2007, 1:12 PM

Apparently they tried to move the show already before this series, but TG itself wanted to stay on BBC2
I cant remember the source, but my memory is usually quite good.

upyourego · November 26th, 2007, 1:26 PM

Personally I prefer BBC 2 - BBC ONE is where cult shows go to die I mean thrive and become mainstream.

I think the only reason Top Gear is still on two is because the Top Gear team have demanded it - Ricky Gervais did a similar thing with the Office.

Austere · November 26th, 2007, 1:37 PM

Well... Top Gear has certainly become mainstream...

How would BBC1 have the power to affect the show more so than BBC2?

upyourego · November 26th, 2007, 1:56 PM

For a start it would probably get a bigger budget on BBC ONE than on BBC TWO and it would have more pressure put on it to stick to doing the stunts over the straight reviews.

You'd probably also get a Top Gear Extra or something like that on BBC TWO featuring another group of people talking about cars or the stunts in more detail - at least thats what would happen if it went to BBC ONE and followed the current trend anyway.

Austere · November 26th, 2007, 2:01 PM

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Originally Posted by upyourego

it would have more pressure put on it to stick to doing the stunts over the straight reviews.

BBC ONE MUST BE STOPPED!!!

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2007/11/26/NormaRae.jpg

upyourego · November 26th, 2007, 2:04 PM

I figured you would say something like that images/smilies/smile.gif

Martyn · November 26th, 2007, 2:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upyourego

I think the only reason Top Gear is still on two is because the Top Gear team have demanded it - Ricky Gervais did a similar thing with the Office.

Indeed, and he mentioned it in Extras!

LoneWolf · November 26th, 2007, 2:25 PM

TG on BBC ONE = Nail in coffin

Suprised by those figures, expected there to be a bit of a downturn after last weeks episode, but it's great to see the numbers holding up. images/smilies/smile.gif

narin · November 26th, 2007, 4:44 PM

i think if they are on BBC 1 there'll be a lot of pressure on top gear to maintain high ratings hence they'll do more stunts, challenges, etc. and the show will loose it's soul!!!!!

wags · November 26th, 2007, 8:23 PM

Didn't Jeremy himself say that the show would move over to BBC1 "over my dead body"? I think I remember him saying that in his interview after winning the Special Recognition award at the NTAs, but I could be wrong...

Great to see the ratings holding up images/smilies/smile.gif

November 26th, 2007, 11:36 AM	#1
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	[10x07] Ratings Another strong night for Top Gear with 6.3 million and a share of 22.9%. It was again the highest rated show on BBC TWO for the night by a LONG way - it's closest contender being Long Way Down (Ewan McGregor etal) with 3.4 million and a share of 22.9%. It was the second highest show in its timeslot being beaten by Heartbeat (ITV1) but beating Antiques Roadshow (BBC1) and Kylies White Diamond (Channel 4). Heartbeat - 7.5 million 27.1% Top Gear - 6.3 million 22.9% Antiques Roadshow - 5.7 million 20.6% Kylie's White Diamond 1.3 million 4.7% The highest rated show of the night across all major networks was Coronation Street on ITV 1 with 10.1 million and a share of 39.2%. Although Top Gear had an average rating of 6.3 million viewers, it did reach a peak of 7.2 million viewers at around 8.45. Coronation Street - 10.1 million Strictly Come Dancing - 8.5 million Cranford - 7.9 million Heartbeat - 7.5 million I'm a Celebrity - 7.3 million Top Gear - 6.3 million With Top Gear regularly achieving ratings that BBC ONE would be proud of - I wonder how long before the pressure is put on for a transfer. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net Last edited by upyourego; November 26th, 2007 at 11:41 AM.

November 26th, 2007, 1:08 PM	#4
M3_Powered Joined: Apr 14th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: London UK Age: 20 Posts: 432 Car: BMW M3 (One Day) Rep Power: 16	I would hate for them to move to BBC 1, it would just feel wrong imo. Just like when The Apprentice moved. or maybe it's just me. __________________ ...........................

November 26th, 2007, 1:26 PM	#6
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	Personally I prefer BBC 2 - BBC ONE is where cult shows go to die I mean thrive and become mainstream. I think the only reason Top Gear is still on two is because the Top Gear team have demanded it - Ricky Gervais did a similar thing with the Office. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

November 26th, 2007, 1:56 PM	#8
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	For a start it would probably get a bigger budget on BBC ONE than on BBC TWO and it would have more pressure put on it to stick to doing the stunts over the straight reviews. You'd probably also get a Top Gear Extra or something like that on BBC TWO featuring another group of people talking about cars or the stunts in more detail - at least thats what would happen if it went to BBC ONE and followed the current trend anyway. __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

November 26th, 2007, 2:04 PM	#10
upyourego VIP Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands, UK Age: 28 Posts: 1,139 Car: Never learnt to drive Rep Power: 41	I figured you would say something like that __________________ --------- Ryan Morrison howtobeageek.net

November 26th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#3
Martyn Joined: Feb 5th, 2007 Last Online: October 25th, 2009 Location: Stafford, England Age: 25 Posts: 535 Car: Ford Focus Rep Power: 25	BBC one is generally a bit "watered down" and more mainstream-ish. BBC2 is the place to be.

November 26th, 2007, 1:12 PM	#5
vyllu Joined: Nov 19th, 2006 Last Online: 3:52 AM Location: Cambridge, England Age: 21 Posts: 239 Rep Power: 19	Apparently they tried to move the show already before this series, but TG itself wanted to stay on BBC2 I cant remember the source, but my memory is usually quite good.

November 26th, 2007, 1:37 PM	#7
Austere Joined: Nov 26th, 2006 Last Online: 4:24 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 26 Posts: 2,333 Car: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280S Rep Power: 172	Well... Top Gear has certainly become mainstream... How would BBC1 have the power to affect the show more so than BBC2?

November 26th, 2007, 2:25 PM	#12
LoneWolf Joined: Jul 27th, 2005 Last Online: December 29th, 2007 Posts: 523 Rep Power: 0	TG on BBC ONE = Nail in coffin Suprised by those figures, expected there to be a bit of a downturn after last weeks episode, but it's great to see the numbers holding up.

November 26th, 2007, 4:44 PM	#13
narin Joined: Dec 7th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 479 Car: '02 Olds Alero, '01 Grand Am, Bus Metro Walk Rep Power: 17	i think if they are on BBC 1 there'll be a lot of pressure on top gear to maintain high ratings hence they'll do more stunts, challenges, etc. and the show will loose it's soul!!!!! __________________

November 26th, 2007, 8:23 PM	#14
wags Not A Dude Joined: Oct 8th, 2007 Last Online: December 28th, 2008 Location: London Posts: 18 Car: A battered and worn out VW Golf. But I love it. Rep Power: 0	Didn't Jeremy himself say that the show would move over to BBC1 "over my dead body"? I think I remember him saying that in his interview after winning the Special Recognition award at the NTAs, but I could be wrong... Great to see the ratings holding up __________________ "...Pedal on the right!" ->Ambitious but rubbish.<-

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