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I can accept that but this is to the end of September, a month when traditionally broadcasters put out the big dramas & entertainment shows.

I notice they were using the big audiences during the football this weekend to promote the 'big hitters' Joan & My Mum Your Dad. The drama looks alright, but is there much anticipation for a second series of My Mum Your Dad?

They must be hoping for growth on My Mum Your Dad this time based on the warm reception (but low ratings) for series 1. But it’s not a great sign for Autumn that this is the only entertainment show they’ve promoted during the Euros. I get that they’re probably not going to promote I’m a Celeb, The Voice etc but the lack of big new stuff really stands out. Looks like it’ll be another Autumn of rolling over against Strictly. I’m surprised they haven’t teased the new David Tennant format Genius Game. Makes me wonder if that now isn’t coming until Q1.

It feels like they’re really struggling with budgets to launch big new unscripted shows and are instead doing small stuff and ad-funded stuff. They also seem to be dragging content out and keeping shows on the shelf for ages. Password was filmed in June 2023 and there are still episodes of Millionaire, Celeb Tipping Point and Chase that were filmed in 2022 yet to air. Plus the civilian series of Beat the Chasers filmed in May 2023 that hasn’t turned up yet (the celeb ones filmed at the same time have).