29-12-2023, 12:57 AM
Would be interesting to know what the most streamed shows were on Christmas Day and if there is any pattern there which might tell us what non-linear viewers are looking for.
Maybe it's how drama has evolved but although ITV still has success with the two hour detective dramas and the stripped weekly shows it doesn't really have the weekly dramas now that could deliver a Christmas special. They've never really replaced Downton and although they've tried a few things in the old Heartbeat slot like The Durrells and The Larkins they've not particularly stuck around or made an impact.
As with the BBC really the strength of the Christmas schedule is dependent on the strength of the overall schedule. BBC1 has enough to fill the big day at least with specials for their main flagship shows, even if beyond that content seems to be spread a bit thinly. ITV have far fewer options it seems outside their entertainment slate, which isn't quite what it was.
Maybe it's how drama has evolved but although ITV still has success with the two hour detective dramas and the stripped weekly shows it doesn't really have the weekly dramas now that could deliver a Christmas special. They've never really replaced Downton and although they've tried a few things in the old Heartbeat slot like The Durrells and The Larkins they've not particularly stuck around or made an impact.
As with the BBC really the strength of the Christmas schedule is dependent on the strength of the overall schedule. BBC1 has enough to fill the big day at least with specials for their main flagship shows, even if beyond that content seems to be spread a bit thinly. ITV have far fewer options it seems outside their entertainment slate, which isn't quite what it was.
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