Comments on: TEN’s big finale week

By: ryan

ryan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:47:16 +0000

i would think idol would get around 1.3-1.45m because people like entertainment and its not just idols there its alot of other bands .

By: tasmanian devil

tasmanian devil — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:38:06 +0000

Well they’re not really Christmas specials if they’re in November. Great if there’s a new episode of Talkin’ ’bout Your Generation, but a bit silly to label it Xmas (ditto for Hamish and Andy). Either have the Christmas special at Christmas, or don’t call it a Christmas special at all.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:18:23 +0000

Boring, boring, boring. They are all boring !!!

By: damo

damo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:03:51 +0000

@dino. your optimistic

By: Dino

Dino — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:52:17 +0000

Given how pathetic this seaosn of Idol has rated, I don’t think it’s building towards a very big finale. I’m thinking 1.2m max! Ten will probably get beaten in all demos for the night too.

By: David Knox

David Knox — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:15:20 +0000

Scott yes it’s certainly a British tradition. But I think the chilly weather helps more in the UK. I dare say we are a lot more mobile nation on that day, and potentially enjoying Xmas outdoors.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:02:26 +0000

I think it is interesting that in other countries such as the UK Christmas Night is one of the highest rating nights of the year, when the networks bring out the biggest of the big guns. In the past the BBC have had their Doctor Who specials and ITV have had special episodes of Coronation Street.

It intrigues me that something similar is not tried in this country given the majority of people are home on Christmas night and have settled down after their day of turkey and presents. I am sure if Seven tried a Packed to the Rafters special on Chrismas night it would be the kind of event television that people so strongly pursue. Nine might even have time to pull together another Hey Hey special for that night.

By: Johnson

Johnson — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:11:05 +0000

@ozinoz: all six celebrities will compete in the first semi-final next Wednesday, first as individuals in the mystery box challenge, then in three groups of two in the pressure test.

By: callas

callas — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:56:39 +0000

as Idol barely makes the million mark each week what do people think it will rate during its finale… and @bette streep… totally with you on hamish and andy (except the gun bit !!)

By: mikeys

mikeys — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:45:27 +0000

More Your Gen – sweet.

By: ozinoz

ozinoz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:13:53 +0000

Johnson says: November 5, 2009 at 8:30 am. That would be interesting to see, seeing as there were only 6 semi-finalists. It will be 2 semi finals with one winner from each, followed by a 1 on 1 final.

Cheers

By: bette streep

bette streep — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:53:36 +0000

Ugh! I’ll skip the Hamish and Andy special thank you very much.

I’ll only watch it if someone puts a gun to my head!

Overrated and unfunny!

By: Sillygostly

Sillygostly — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:48:38 +0000

Two Christmas specials over a month in advance?

I know Ten are desperate for ratings and all, but jeez… this defeats the purpose of even having an Xmas special at all. -.-

By: David Knox

David Knox — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:06:47 +0000

I wouln’t rule out a repeat on Xmas night?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:52:56 +0000

i know it’s out of ratings but the Your Generation special would have been a good replacement for the former Panel Christmas Wrap on Christmas night.

By: damo

damo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:49:53 +0000

only 2 of those dhow will be ratings winners and they will be hamish and andy”s xmas special and talking tbyg xmas special. absolutely no doubt about it