Channel 4's shock docs pay dividends in ratings
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The stringent checking of trailers at Channel 4 for its "Bodyshock" series is paying rich dividends in terms of audience ratings and market share. However, there could be some ethical issues related to the documentaries like "The 80 Year Old Children", which shows children who are afflicted with a rare disease that makes them age very rapidly. While Channel 4 will make profit, its unlikely that these children will gain anything from this shocking exploitation of their plight.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2006
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How adding +1 boosts ratings
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Digital channel E4's total share for the week ending November 11, 2007 is 1.45%, but on its own, E4's share is only 1%. Its ratings was boosted by adding the audiences of its time-shift channel E4 + 1, and the same is the case for other digital television channels. A table of the % share of digital homes of UK channels is also given.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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ITV stars lead Saturday night ratings charge
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Prime time television shows are rated according to viewership and program content. Reasons for a show's success or failure are debated.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2001
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