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TV Viewer Ratings

posted 15 years ago by tvbuff-7
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The opening episode ran against Whitechapel over on ITV which picked up something like 8.1 million viewers (30%), while Moses Jones on BBC2 only grabbed around 1.4 million (5%). Moses Jones also had to compete against, Who Do You Think You Are on BBC1 which pulled in 6.3 million (23%).

Hopefully next week will be a little better.

read the full story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/feb/03/tv-ratings-snow-news

[–] Charlie_1701 15 years ago

I hope so too but if these two shows are again on at the same time then what we will need is for word of mouth to pull viewers over to the other side.

I am not sure how these rating things work, how does anyone know what I am watching?

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[–] Schnorbitz 15 years ago

I've finally caught up with Moses Jones on iPlayer, after having watched Whitechapel last Monday. I couldn't believe how superior Moses Jones is. I'm far more gripped by the story, the photography and atmosphere is great, and the acting is really good (was impressed by Obi Abili as Joseph, the taxi guy, the most).

I felt Whitechapel was lazily written in particular in comparison. I'm surprised so many of the reviewers found in favour of Whitechapel.

[–] apostasia 15 years ago

1.4m? Erk. I was hoping for a bit more than that but it was up against some stiff competition.

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[–] code_superfly 15 years ago

It disheartens me to think dross like 'Whitechape' will get more viewers than this show.

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[–] youngian67 15 years ago

If the BBC has any sense they will transfer it to BBC1 for another showing

[–] tvbuff-7 15 years ago

The second installment of BBC2's new drama Moses Jones gained 1.2 million and a 5% share in the 9pm hour

I have no idea what they mean by the word "gained" here since it seems to have lost a couple hundred thousand, but remained steady in relation to the competition. Whitechapel, "The drama, which stars former Spooks actor Rupert Penry-Jones, attracted 7.1 million viewers and a 28% share in the 9pm hour, according to unofficial overnight figures," lost a million viewers and two share points.

source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/feb/10/tv-ratings-whitechapel

[–] apostasia 15 years ago

Well, it's staying steady even if it's just being steadily creamed. It deserves much better ratings but it's up against tough competition, unfortunately.

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[–] apostasia 15 years ago

A round 1m for the final ep. Ah well.

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[–] iammedebs 15 years ago

It's a pity really. But having a black male lead could be the guiding factor when viewers are switching over.Who Do You Think You Are? is a nice show but predoinantly for white audiences. Whitechapel had a much better known cast. I for one would love to see Moses Jones return. Sexy Shaun Parkes must return though

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