All Broadcast Magazine articles
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RatingsBBC1 tops Christmas 2025 ratings again but Stranger Things challenges linear
The Scarecrow’s Wedding attracted 6.5m, though Netflix’s sci-fi juggernaut long finale mounted a significant challenge to traditional broadcasters
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RatingsGenre overview tables (November 2025 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 drama, entertainment and factual programmes
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RatingsMAFS UK trumps Big Brother in 2025 reality battle
E4 dating format averaged more than a million additional viewers during the head-to-head autumn run
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RatingsTrigger Point achieves solid return
ITV1’s bomb disposal drama averaged 6.5m but BBC1’s The Celebrity Traitors takes all the plaudits
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RatingsMurder Before Evensong launches strongly but finale drops sharply
5’s cosy crime adaptation opened with 4m viewers, while The Great British Bake Off delivered C4’s smallest final to date
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RatingsStrictly and I’m A Celeb decline despite strong starts
December’s biggest entertainment shows both experienced significant year-on-year downturns
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RatingsCelebrity Traitors conquers all while ITV dramas slug it out for dominance
Studio Lambert Scotland’s format averaged 12.9m over nine weeks, with the final reaching 14.4m
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RatingsGenre overview tables (October 2025 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 comedy, factual and entertainment programmes
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RatingsJungle-bound celebrities and Belfast cops stay strong
I’m A Celebrity opened with 10.2m viewers including devices, while BBC1’s Blue Lights grew week on week
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FeaturesWorld of Locations Hot Spots
The lowdown on the tax credits, locations, crew and facilities available for TV and lm productions shooting in the UK, Ireland and Spain
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RatingsGenre overview tables (September 2025 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 drama, factual and current affairs programmes
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RatingsThe slow decline of Doctor Who
Festive specials offer hope but the long-running BBC series has been on a downward trajectory for some time
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RatingsWedded bliss for E4 as MAFS returns
Reality series celebrates 10th series with strong numbers, while viewers gear up for Quest’s classic cars
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RatingsSmooth passage for Rob & Rylan
Three-part tour of India improves on pair’s Italian adventure, while 5’s The Rumour reaches more than Insomnia
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RatingsITV drama fights its way to 5 million
True-life drama I Fought The Law brings in solid numbers, while BBC1’s The Guest enjoys a warm welcome
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Ireland
The tax credit in Ireland remains a draw for international productions, alongside its experienced crews and wide variety of locations
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RatingsCelebrity Traitors romps to victory
Launch reaches 12.2 million after seven days, while C5’s new cosy crime drama starts on a high
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Spain and the Canary Islands
Attractive tax incentives, magnificent landscapes and impressive local crew make Spain and the Canary Islands hotspots for international shoots
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United Kingdom
The UK remains a popular destination for producers of Hollywood blockbusters, indie movies and high-end television alike — boosted further by a gamechanging new tax credit