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Final week (almost) a Seven sweep

David Knox November 30, 2008 5

The final week of ratings was nearly a clean sweep for Seven with 6 of 7 nights won -a microcosm of the year itself.

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Spicks & Specks & Stale?

David Knox November 28, 2008 20

Adam Hills flags change for the ABC's most popular show, ahead of its fifth year on air.

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Freeview. Free party.

David Knox November 25, 2008 12

The stories are trickling in on what went down when all the networks got together for a bash in Canberra.

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You better smile. It’s Nine.

David Knox November 23, 2008 16

At a crucial time of the year, Nine reminds everyone it is still a force to be reckoned with, snatching the weekly ratings crown back from Seven.

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Hamish & Andy to TEN’s rescue

David Knox November 20, 2008 17

Finally some good news for TEN. Hamish & Andy give Wednesdays a shot in the arm.

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Are we there yet?

David Knox November 16, 2008 27

The 2008 ratings year is ending its weeks as they began, with a closer finish between the two top networks. But one is warehousing some of its shows knowing it has the year already

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The race that tops the nation

David Knox November 9, 2008 12

If television were a horse race bookmakers would be losing a lot of money as Seven stays ahead of the pack again last week. At least the winning post is in sight.

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Packered by the Rafters

David Knox November 2, 2008 17

What a week in telly. The departure of the Packer name from Nine, new channels, axed shows, resignations and a blast from the past. Are we there yet?

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ABC jumps into summer

David Knox November 2, 2008 16

Adam Hills Live, the remake of Room with a View, Tracey Ullman, a new season of Hustle and the trial of Tony Blair. The ABC unwraps summer pressies for you.

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Do yourself a favour

David Knox October 31, 2008 14

A little bit of television history was dragged out of the cupboard and dusted off, to the delight of some old rockers.

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The dumping ground of television

David Knox October 28, 2008 44

What's happened to Aussie TV? Dropping shows is now an epidemic, turning loyal viewers into cynics. Nine's Head of Acquisitions Les Sampson talks to TV Tonight about the art of scheduling.

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