Friday, December 29, 2006

BBC1 posts its worst Christmas Day ratings ever

Despite the BBC continuing to lose it's share of the Christmas audience, BBC1 controller Peter Fincham said:
"BBC1 has been at the top of its game this Christmas.
"Overall viewing levels are up, our performance in peak is 11 per cent higher than last year, but most of all we've had a wonderful schedule of programmes that audiences love - Doctor Who, Eastenders, The Vicar of Dibley, Strictly Come Dancing and Little Britain have proved an irresistible combination.
"What this shows is that family viewing is alive and well and in excellent health. There's lots more to come over the festive season, which is showing once again that when the family gets together, BBC One is the place to be."

So there you are, no matter what the figures say, the BBC is going from strength to strength. Anyone looking for a change in direction in 2007, don't hold your breath; as far as Auntie is concerned, she's right on target.

Oh, and congratulations to Channel Four for attracting 900,000 viewers to their Islam message on Christmas day, I hope it was worth it.

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