Icedvovo
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I have a theory.
SBS is the Australian broadcaster that brings us convicts TopGear and more recently, mucked in with TopGear Australia.
Normally they broadcast TopGear UK episodes a full season behind, which is understandable, and leads hard-core fans to download and watch the current UK series via 'The Scene', or torrents.
However, SBS has changed the game. They're currently airing season 12, claiming we'll be able to 'catch up' with the UK series.
What this means is that when TopGear UK returns in March, SBS will in theory be able to air new episodes here on Monday nights, the day after they air in the UK. Negating the need for Aussie viewers to torrent the ep.
The question I have, will this effect the episode ratings and/or torrent download numbers. Curiously, research elsewhere suggests previewing of show via torrent downloads actually increases ratings. But only time will tell.
Whadayareckon?
SBS is the Australian broadcaster that brings us convicts TopGear and more recently, mucked in with TopGear Australia.
Normally they broadcast TopGear UK episodes a full season behind, which is understandable, and leads hard-core fans to download and watch the current UK series via 'The Scene', or torrents.
However, SBS has changed the game. They're currently airing season 12, claiming we'll be able to 'catch up' with the UK series.
What this means is that when TopGear UK returns in March, SBS will in theory be able to air new episodes here on Monday nights, the day after they air in the UK. Negating the need for Aussie viewers to torrent the ep.
The question I have, will this effect the episode ratings and/or torrent download numbers. Curiously, research elsewhere suggests previewing of show via torrent downloads actually increases ratings. But only time will tell.
Whadayareckon?