Sontaran Stratagem - Overnight Ratings

Sunday, 27 April 2008 - Reported by Marcus

Unofficial figures show that episode four of Series Four,The Sontaran Stratagem, was watched by 6.4 million viewers, giving it a 35.5% shareof the total television audience.

The programme was the second most watched of the day, being beaten by ITV1's Britain's Got Talent, which was 3 million viewers ahead of any opposition with 9.4 million viewers. Doctor Who won the time slot, beating Animals Do the Funniest Things, which got 3.3 million viewers and it was the highest rated programme on BBC1 for the day.

The programme is currently the 17th most watched for the week. Final figures will be released by BARB in ten days' time.

FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Series 4/30

Fires of Pompeii - Final Ratings

Wednesday, 23 April 2008 - Reported by Marcus

Final figures released by BARB give episode two of Series Four, The Fires of Pompeii, an official rating of 9.04 million viewers. The programme was the 10th most watched for the week on British Television. On BBC1 it was the 4th most watched for the week, beating an episode of EastEnders.

On multi-channel television, the Sunday BBC3 repeat was watched by 1.03 million viewers and was the 8th most watched programme for the week. The Saturday showing of Doctor Who Confidential got 0.63 million. Friday's repeat of Partners in Crime got0.74 million viewers and was the 25th most watched programme for the week.

Full ratings data and audience profile can be found in the Doctor Who Forum.

Top Programmes w/e 13 April 2008

1 CORONATION STREET (MON 2029) - 11.18 - ITV1
2 CORONATION STREET (MON 1931) - 11.03 - ITV1
3 EASTENDERS (MON 2001) - 10.60 - BBC1
4 CORONATION STREET (FRI 2029) - 10.17 - ITV1
5 CORONATION STREET (FRI 1934) - 10.08 - ITV1
6 CORONATION STREET (WED 1931) - 9.85 - ITV1
7 EASTENDERS (FRI 2000) - 9.49 - BBC1
8 BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT (SAT 1949) - 9.44 - ITV1
9 EASTENDERS (THU 1929) - 9.04 - BBC1
10 DOCTOR WHO (SAT 1846) - 9.04 - BBC1
11 EASTENDERS (TUE 1930) - 8.94 - BBC1
12 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (TUE 1929) - 7.92 - ITV1
13 EMMERDALE (MON 1901) - 7.92 - ITV1
14 FOYLE'S WAR (SUN 2004) - 7.74 - ITV1
15 EMMERDALE (WED 1900) - 7.35 - ITV1
16 EMMERDALE (FRI 1902) - 7.34 - ITV1
17 THE APPRENTICE (WED 2100) - 7.32 - BBC1
18 EMMERDALE (TUE 1859) - 7.20 - ITV1
19 EMMERDALE (THU 1900) - 7.04 - ITV1
20 CASUALTY (SAT 2051) - 6.76 - BBC1

Top Multi Channel Programmes w/e 13 April 2008

1 FORD SUPER SUNDAY (Sun 1533) 2,308,000 - Sky Sports
2 GAVIN AND STACEY (Sun 2102) 1,401,000 - BBC3
3 FORD SUPER SUNDAY (Sun 1300) 1,300,000 - Sky Sports
4 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LIVE (Wed 1900) 1,210,000 - Sky Sports
5 60 SECONDS (Sun 2101) 1,189,000 - BBC3
6 BRITAIN'S GOT MORE TALENT AUDITIONS (Sun 2000) 1,163,000 - ITV2
7 EASTENDERS (Tue 2200) 1,043,000 - BBC3
8 DOCTOR WHO (Sun 2002) 1,029,000 - BBC3
9 KATIE AND PETER: THE NEXT CHAPTER (Thu 2100) 994,000 - ITV2
10 EASTENDERS (Mon 2202) 963,000 - BBC3
11 EASTENDERS (Thu 2200) 937,000 - BBC3
12 UEFA CUP (2007- 2008) (Thu 1927) 932,000 - ITV4
13 HOME AND AWAY (Mon 1829) 875,000 - Five Life
14 BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT (Sun 1847) 870,000 - ITV2
15 COME DINE WITH ME (Sun 1742) 834,000 - More4
16 COME DINE WITH ME (Sun 1816) 819,000 - More4
17 HOME AND AWAY (Wed 1829) 801,000 - Five Life
18 HOME AND AWAY (Tue 1829) 798,000 - Five Life
19 HOME AND AWAY (Thu 1829) 787,000 - Five Life
20 SKINS (Mon 2200) 766,000 - E4

Source BARB

FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Series 4/30

Christmas Special Cast Member Revealed

Tuesday, 22 April 2008 - Reported by DWNP Archive

Posted By John Bowman

David Morrissey has been reunited with his Blackpool co-star David Tennant for this year's Doctor Who Christmas special.

According to a report by the Press Association, the pair appeared on set yesterday in the grounds of Gloucester Cathedral.

Further details are given in the spoiler box - which may contain information you do not want to know. The PA report - with pictures - was carried today by the Daily Mail. Again, do not click on the link if you want to remain spoiler-free.

According to PA:

"College Green was covered with artificial snow for the scene filmed today, in which mourners in Victorian costume marched in front of a horse-drawn cart carrying a coffin.

"Tennant was dressed in the Doctor's trademark ankle-length brown coat, while Morrissey was kitted out in full period garb - a tan knee-length jacket and red waistcoat.

"A security guard sat in front of the Tardis, which was tucked down a nearby alleyway, covered by a white sheet.

"Tennant waved to the crowds as the crew prepared the intricate set and covered the surrounding historic buildings with fake snow.

"Secrecy surrounds the Christmas episode's storyline, but it's believed to feature the Cybermen - the Doctor's deadliest enemies."

Elsewhere, it has been reported that Dervla Kirwan is also in the special.

FILTER: - People - Production - Series 4/30

Radio Times cover revealed

Monday, 21 April 2008 - Reported by Anthony Weight

The official Radio Times website has revealed a preview of the Doctor Who themed cover for next week's edition of the magazine, which is released to newsstands in the UK tomorrow.

The cover features an image of a Sontaran from the forthcoming two-part story "The Sontaran Stratagem" and "The Poison Sky", which begins this Saturday at 6.20pm on BBC One.

The cover of the magazine also advertises the free CD of part one of the Doctor Who audiobook "The Resurrection Casket", which is being given away free with the magazine. The concluding part will be included with the following week's edition.

FILTER: - Magazines - Series 4/30 - Radio Times

Planet of the Ood - AI and Digital Ratings

Monday, 21 April 2008 - Reported by Marcus

Episode Three of series four of Doctor Who, Planet of the Ood, achieved an Appreciation Index of 87.

With overnights now available for the whole week, Doctor Who is currently the 15th most watched programme of the week. Final figures will be released byBARB in 9 days time.

Saturday's edition of Doctor Who Confidential was watched by 0.65 million viewers, according to unofficial overnights. The programme, which had a share of 3.3%, was the 4th most watched on multi channel television on Saturday.

Sunday's BBC3 repeat of Planet of the Ood got an overnight audience of 1.03 million, a 4.7% share and was the 4th most watched programme on multi channel TV for Sunday. Doctor Who Confidential got an audience of 0.55 million for the repeat showing.

Meanwhile last Friday's repeat of The Fires of Pompeii got an audience of 0.43 million and was the 7th most watched multi channel programme for the day.

FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Series 4/30

Planet of the Ood - Overnight Ratings

Sunday, 20 April 2008 - Reported by Marcus

Unofficial figures show that episode three of Series Four, Planet of the Ood, was watched by 6.9 million viewers, giving it a 33.4% share of the total television audience.

The programme was the second most watched of the day, being beaten by ITV1's Britain's Got Talent, which got a massive 10.3 million. It won the time slot, beating Animals Do the Funniest Things, which got 4.0 million viewers.

The audience grew by nearly two million during the programme and peaked in the last quarter hour at 7.5 million. The programme is currently the 14th most watched for the week. Final figures will be released byBARB in ten days' time.

FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Series 4/30

Partners in Crime - Final Ratings

Wednesday, 16 April 2008 - Reported by Marcus

BARB give episode one of Series Four, Partners in Crime, an official rating of9.14 million viewers. The programme was the 10th most watched for the week on British Television. It was the highest rated non-soap programme for the week.

On multi-channel television, the Sunday BBC3 repeat was watched by 1.398 million viewers and was the 5th most watched programme for the week. The Saturday showing of Doctor Who Confidential got0.95 million with the Sunday repeat getting 0.82 million. Thursday's repeat of Voyage of the Damned got 0.61 million viewers.

On BBC Four, the three episodes shown on Saturday of the 45 year old repeat of The Daleks all made it into the Top Ten programmes on the channel for the week. The highest rated episode was episode three, The Escape, which got 0.43 million viewers.

Top Twenty programmes (we 6 April 2008)

1 CORONATION STREET (MON 2029) - 10.86 - ITV1
2 EASTENDERS (MON 2000) - 10.60 - BBC1
3 CORONATION STREET (MON 1932) - 10.60 - ITV1
4 CORONATION STREET (FRI 2029) - 10.47 - ITV1
5 CORONATION STREET (FRI 1934) - 10.27 - ITV1
6 CORONATION STREET (WED 1931) - 10.14 - ITV1
7 EASTENDERS (TUE 1928) - 9.83 - BBC1
8 EASTENDERS (FRI 1959) - 9.59 - BBC1
9 EASTENDERS (THU 1928) - 9.30 - BBC1
10 DOCTOR WHO (SAT 1819) - 9.14 - BBC1
11 EMMERDALE (WED 1900) - 7.55 - ITV1
12 CASUALTY (SAT 2030) - 7.52 - BBC1
13 EMMERDALE (MON 1900) - 7.45 - ITV1
14 EMMERDALE (TUE 1859) - 7.36 - ITV1
15 EMMERDALE (FRI 1902) - 7.30 - ITV1
16 HEARTBEAT (SUN 1959) - 7.13 - ITV1
17 BBC NEWS (SUN 1900) - 6.97 - BBC1
18 I'D DO ANYTHING (SAT 1909) - 6.97 - BBC1
19 EMMERDALE (THU 1859) - 6.88 - ITV1
20 THE APPRENTICE (WED 2100) - 6.73 - BBC1

Top Twenty Multi-Channel programmes (we 6 April 2008)

1 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LIVE (Wed 1900) 1,676,000 - Sky Sports
2 GAVIN AND STACEY (Sun 2100) 1,601,000 - BBC3
3 LIVE FA CUP FOOTBALL (Sun 1532) 1,570,000 - Sky Sports
4 FORD SUPER SUNDAY (Sun 1300) 1,407,000 - Sky Sports
5 DOCTOR WHO (Sun 2001) 1,398,000 - BBC3
6 BIONIC WOMAN (Tue 2101) 1,215,000 - ITV2
7 EASTENDERS (Thu 2159) 1,078,000 - BBC3
8 KATIE AND PETER: THE NEXT CHAPTER (Thu 2103) 1,056,000 - ITV2
9 EASTENDERS (Tue 2200) 1,028,000 - BBC3
10 LIVE FORD FOOTBALL SPECIAL-MATCH (Sat 1200) 998,000 - Sky Sports
11 COME DINE WITH ME (Sun 1821) 967,000 - More4
12 DOCTOR WHO CONFIDENTIAL (Sat 1911) 957,000 - BBC3
13 HUGHIE GREEN, MOST SINCERELY (Wed 2100) 895,000 - BBC4
14 SHAMELESS (Tue 2303) 887,000 - E4
15 HOME AND AWAY (Mon 1829) 878,000 - Five Life
16 HOME AND AWAY (Fri 1829) 836,000 - Five Life
17 HOME AND AWAY (Thu 1829) 827,000 - Five Life
18 HOME AND AWAY (Tue 1829) 819,000 - Five Life
19 DOCTOR WHO CONFIDENTIAL (Sun 2051) 817,000 - BBC3
20 COME DINE WITH ME (Sun 1748) 783,000 - More4

Source: BARB

FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Series 4/30

Fires of Pompeii - AI and Digital ratings

Monday, 14 April 2008 - Reported by Marcus

Episode Two of the new series of Doctor Who, The Fires of Pompeii, achieved an Appreciation Index of87. The figure puts the programme in the excellent category and was the highest scored by the two main channels on Saturday.

With overnights now available for the whole week, Doctor Who is currently the 11th most watched programme of the week. Final figures will be released byBARB in 9 days time.

Saturday's edition of Doctor Who Confidential was watched by 0.57 million viewers, according to unofficial overnights. The programme, which had a share of 2.8%, was the most watched on multi channel television on Saturday.

Sunday's BBC3 repeat of The Fires of Pompeii got an overnight audience of 0.82 million, a 3.8% share and was the 5th most watched programme on multi channel TV for Sunday. Doctor Who Confidential got an audience of 0.53 million for the repeat showing.

Meanwhile last Friday's repeat of Partners in Crime got an audience of 0.61 million and was the 2nd most watched multi channel programme for the day.

FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Series 4/30

Fires of Pompeii - Overnight Ratings

Sunday, 13 April 2008 - Reported by Marcus

Unofficial figures show that episode two of Series Four,The Fires of Pompeii, was watched by 8.1 millionviewers, giving it a 36.7% share of the total television audience.

The programme was the most 2nd most watched of the day, being beaten by ITV1's Britain's Got Talentwhich got 8.8 million. It won the time slot, beating All Star Mr and Mrs which came third for the day with 6.3 million viewers.

The audience peaked in the last quarter hour at 8.5 million. The programme currently stands as the 11thmost watched of the week. Final figures, will be released by BARB in ten days time.

FILTER: - Ratings - UK - Series 4/30

Series Four Volume One Certifications

Saturday, 12 April 2008 - Reported by DWNP Archive

Posted By John Bowman

The British Board of Film Classification has indicated that forthcoming episode Planet of the Ood is not as suitable for youngsters as others are by giving it a 12 rating for its DVD release.

The BBFC's consumer advice says the story contains a moderate gory moment.

It will be the third episode of the first three from Series Four on the DVD, which is due to be released in the UK on June 2. The preceding two episodes,Partners In Crime and The Fires of Pompeii, have each been given a PG rating.

While both Partners In Crime and The Fires of Pompeii have running times in excess of 48 minutes, Planet of the Ood clocks in at 43 minutes and 38 seconds.

FILTER: - Series 4/30 - Blu-ray/DVD

Previous 10 Stories

Sontaran Stratagem - Overnight Ratings

Fires of Pompeii - Final Ratings

Christmas Special Cast Member Revealed

Radio Times cover revealed

Planet of the Ood - AI and Digital Ratings

Planet of the Ood - Overnight Ratings

Partners in Crime - Final Ratings

Fires of Pompeii - AI and Digital ratings

Fires of Pompeii - Overnight Ratings

Series Four Volume One Certifications

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