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7-DAY RATINGS BREAKDOWN: 25-31 OCTOBER 2021

7-DAY RATINGS BREAKDOWN: 25-31 OCTOBER 2021

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Here’s a breakdown of the latest seven-day consolidated ratings for week 25-31 October 2021. Figures are courtesy of BARB, and include those who watched live and those who watched within a seven-day period on catch-up. BBC One ratings (in no particular) Strictly Come Dancing (Sat) – 10,574,880 Strictly Come Dancing (Sun) – 8,704,400 Shetland (Wed) – 6,032,815 Doctor Who (Sun) – 5,785,035 Showtrial (Sun) – 4,982,219 The Outlaws (Mon) – 4,205,978 BBC Two ratings (in no particular) Only Connect (Mon)…

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DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 571

DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE 571

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EXCLUSIVE SERIES 13 PREVIEW AND THE LATEST FROM CHRIS CHIBNALL Highlights of the new issue include: Three variant covers to collect – Swarm, Azure and Skaak. The latest Production Notes from showrunner Chris Chibnall. An exclusive preview of the final episodes of Series 13, with contributions from Chris Chibnall, Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill and John Bishop. Interviews with Sam Spruell and Rochenda Sandall, who play Flux supervillains Swarm and Azure. Production designer Dafydd Shurmer discusses the sets he created for Series 13,…

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The Halloween Apocalypse: Consolidated Rating

The Halloween Apocalypse: Consolidated Rating

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Lizo Mzimba of the BBC has just reported that Doctor Who Ep 1’s 7-day consolidated is 5.79 million. Week’s 9th most watched show, 3rd most watched drama after Shetland and The Long Call In line with prev catch-up figs. So far, six ep arc hasn’t had impact on catch-up – most of its audience still watch on night it’s transmitted. Doctor Who Ep 1’s 7-day consolidated is 5.79 million. Week’s 9th most watched show, 3rd most watched drama after Shetland…

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War of the Sontarans: Overnight Ratings

War of the Sontarans: Overnight Ratings

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The BBC’s Lizo Mzimba has reported that the second episode of Doctor Who was watched by an overnight audience of 3.96 million. A slip of almost half a million from Ep 1. So far the 6 episode arc doesn’t seem to have reversed previous viewing patterns. But consolidated figs will be the true test. Ep 1’s out later today https://twitter.com/lizo_mzimba/status/1457644634411311105

Bob Baker: 1939 – 2021

Bob Baker: 1939 – 2021

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The sad news was confirmed on Friday. Bob Baker, Doctor Who writer and co-creator of robotic canine K9, has died aged 82. Dear Friends. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear friend and business partner, the iconic BOB BAKER. pic.twitter.com/4Quj7zWbqJ — K9Official (@K9official1) November 5, 2021 K9 Official’s Twitter account posted the news today (5th November) alongside a statement. “Bob was a prolific Film and Television writer,” it reads. “Alongside his late writing partner, Dave Martin,…

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Doctor Who: Time Fracture returns after bouncing back from flood damage

Doctor Who: Time Fracture returns after bouncing back from flood damage

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The immersive experience will reopen its doors on Friday 26th November. Doctor Who: Time Fracture is set to reopen its doors later this month – with repairs having been made following flood damage earlier in the year. The immersive experience was forced to close in July when heavy flooding hit the Mayfair building where it is located, leading to extensive damage. But now various measures have been put in place – including the installation of a flood defence system –…

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The Ninth Doctor faces Cybermen, Jenny returns, UNIT faces new foes and more..

The Ninth Doctor faces Cybermen, Jenny returns, UNIT faces new foes and more..

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The Ninth Doctor faces Cybermen, Jenny returns, UNIT faces new foes and more! November sees the release of a range of brand-new audio adventures from Big Finish. Here’s a roundup of what’s available to buy on CD and download this month. The Ninth Doctor takes on the Cybermen Three new adventures for the Ninth Doctor as he encounters Cybermen, Lady Macbeth and more: The Hunting Season by James Kettle, The Curse of Lady Macbeth by Lizzie Hopley and Monsters in Metropolis by John Dorney. Get The Ninth…

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The Halloween Apocalypse: Overnight Ratings

The Halloween Apocalypse: Overnight Ratings

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BBC’s Lizo Mzimba has reported that, The Doctor Who series opener was watched by an overnight audience of 4.43 million. Higher than most of S12’s overnights It’s not as high as S12 opener Spyfall (4.88m). Interesting to see if the one story for 6 eps means figures rise rather than the usual fall over the series https://twitter.com/lizo_mzimba/status/1455108319480274956