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ethan8081
Has 10 O Clock live been axed?
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ethan8081
Haven't seen it on tv in a while
WA
Haven't seen it on tv in a while
Thursdays at 10
Heres the thread : http://www.tvforum.co.uk/tvhome/10-oclock-live-channel-4-31780/page-6
Haven't seen it on tv in a while
Thursdays at 10
Heres the thread : http://www.tvforum.co.uk/tvhome/10-oclock-live-channel-4-31780/page-6
BR
So My Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is proving to be somewhat of a monster hit for C4 - 8.2m watched last night (peaking at over 9m) - the highest C4 figure since the BB5 final, and more viewers than BBC1 and ITV1 combined at 9pm last night.
It's one hit I just don't get - with most shows whether you like them or not you can see why they get the ratings they do - but this one just baffles me.
It's one hit I just don't get - with most shows whether you like them or not you can see why they get the ratings they do - but this one just baffles me.
MI
Simple. It's "chavtastic" - I.e. it appeals to the uneducated, the uninspired, the X-Factor generation. Secondly, it paints an ethnic/societal minority in a less than favourable light, appealing to the xenophobic masses who use terms like "P*ki shops" in general conversation and read the Daily Star. Thirdly, it's cringeworthy, almost car-crash TV, appealing to the ghoulish curiosity of the modern invasive, voyeuristic TV viewer.
So My Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is proving to be somewhat of a monster hit for C4 - 8.2m watched last night (peaking at over 9m) - the highest C4 figure since the BB5 final, and more viewers than BBC1 and ITV1 combined at 9pm last night.
It's one hit I just don't get - with most shows whether you like them or not you can see why they get the ratings they do - but this one just baffles me.
It's one hit I just don't get - with most shows whether you like them or not you can see why they get the ratings they do - but this one just baffles me.
Simple. It's "chavtastic" - I.e. it appeals to the uneducated, the uninspired, the X-Factor generation. Secondly, it paints an ethnic/societal minority in a less than favourable light, appealing to the xenophobic masses who use terms like "P*ki shops" in general conversation and read the Daily Star. Thirdly, it's cringeworthy, almost car-crash TV, appealing to the ghoulish curiosity of the modern invasive, voyeuristic TV viewer.
OV
I'm not sure that is a completely fair comment to make about both the show and its viewers. I watch the show, as do many people I know, and personally I find it to be a fascinating insight into a society that is normally closed off from everyone else yet always seems to be around. It's a well made documentary series, yet is also somewhat comical, and I think that's what people like about it.
While it is highlighting what we consider to be problems with their culture, I recon the show is doing them more favours than painting them in a less than favourable light. Not long back most people would have written them off as petty criminals based on the minority who make the papers and slags based on their appearance with no knowledge of how much the other way they actually are.
Simple. It's "chavtastic" - I.e. it appeals to the uneducated, the uninspired, the X-Factor generation. Secondly, it paints an ethnic/societal minority in a less than favourable light, appealing to the xenophobic masses who use terms like "P*ki shops" in general conversation and read the Daily Star. Thirdly, it's cringeworthy, almost car-crash TV, appealing to the ghoulish curiosity of the modern invasive, voyeuristic TV viewer.
I'm not sure that is a completely fair comment to make about both the show and its viewers. I watch the show, as do many people I know, and personally I find it to be a fascinating insight into a society that is normally closed off from everyone else yet always seems to be around. It's a well made documentary series, yet is also somewhat comical, and I think that's what people like about it.
While it is highlighting what we consider to be problems with their culture, I recon the show is doing them more favours than painting them in a less than favourable light. Not long back most people would have written them off as petty criminals based on the minority who make the papers and slags based on their appearance with no knowledge of how much the other way they actually are.
TR
I absolutely disagree. It isn't car crash TV, it's very well put together and I don't think it paints travellers in a particularly bad light either. It's very balanced and as a series has actually been a very interesting, informative look at a group of people who are usually very introverted.
Simple. It's "chavtastic" ... it paints an ethnic/societal minority in a less than favourable light
I absolutely disagree. It isn't car crash TV, it's very well put together and I don't think it paints travellers in a particularly bad light either. It's very balanced and as a series has actually been a very interesting, informative look at a group of people who are usually very introverted.
BA
Simple. It's "chavtastic" - I.e. it appeals to the uneducated, the uninspired, the X-Factor generation. Secondly, it paints an ethnic/societal minority in a less than favourable light, appealing to the xenophobic masses who use terms like "P*ki shops" in general conversation and read the Daily Star. Thirdly, it's cringeworthy, almost car-crash TV, appealing to the ghoulish curiosity of the modern invasive, voyeuristic TV viewer.
A large portion of Gypsy Wedding audience was made up of ABC1 viewers.
So My Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is proving to be somewhat of a monster hit for C4 - 8.2m watched last night (peaking at over 9m) - the highest C4 figure since the BB5 final, and more viewers than BBC1 and ITV1 combined at 9pm last night.
It's one hit I just don't get - with most shows whether you like them or not you can see why they get the ratings they do - but this one just baffles me.
It's one hit I just don't get - with most shows whether you like them or not you can see why they get the ratings they do - but this one just baffles me.
Simple. It's "chavtastic" - I.e. it appeals to the uneducated, the uninspired, the X-Factor generation. Secondly, it paints an ethnic/societal minority in a less than favourable light, appealing to the xenophobic masses who use terms like "P*ki shops" in general conversation and read the Daily Star. Thirdly, it's cringeworthy, almost car-crash TV, appealing to the ghoulish curiosity of the modern invasive, voyeuristic TV viewer.
A large portion of Gypsy Wedding audience was made up of ABC1 viewers.
CR
Believe that ident premiered after the introduction of the new idents, but just before the end of 2010. One of the first airings of it was into Father Ted.
How long has Channel 4 had the castle ruins ident that went out before Sunday's Time Team? Just watching it back on Sky+ and haven't seen it before.
Believe that ident premiered after the introduction of the new idents, but just before the end of 2010. One of the first airings of it was into Father Ted.