Birds of a Feather made an impressive comeback on ITV on Thursday (January 2), according to overnight data.
The classic sitcom's return attracted 7.54 million viewers (30.7%) at 8.30pm, with an added 277,000 (1.1%) watching on +1.
Later, Benidorm also returned for a new series with 5.99m (24.2%) at 9pm (653k/3.5% on +1). This is slightly down from the series five launch in 2012, which was seen by 6.24m. However, it equals the 5.9m audience that tuned in for the finale episode.
On BBC One, Celebrity Mastermind puzzled 4.82m (21.9%) at 7pm, while documentary Dolphins: Spy in the Pod interested 4.90m (20.4%) at 8pm.
Silent Witness returned for a new series with 6.10m (24.6%) at 9pm. This is slightly lower than the previous series opener of 6.9m in January 2013.
BBC Two's University Challenge quizzed 2.84m (12.4%) at 7.30pm. Jeremy Clarkson's PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster was seen by 2.26m (9.1%) at 9pm, followed by Rab C Nesbitt with 1.91m (9.6%) at 10pm.
On Channel 4,...
The classic sitcom's return attracted 7.54 million viewers (30.7%) at 8.30pm, with an added 277,000 (1.1%) watching on +1.
Later, Benidorm also returned for a new series with 5.99m (24.2%) at 9pm (653k/3.5% on +1). This is slightly down from the series five launch in 2012, which was seen by 6.24m. However, it equals the 5.9m audience that tuned in for the finale episode.
On BBC One, Celebrity Mastermind puzzled 4.82m (21.9%) at 7pm, while documentary Dolphins: Spy in the Pod interested 4.90m (20.4%) at 8pm.
Silent Witness returned for a new series with 6.10m (24.6%) at 9pm. This is slightly lower than the previous series opener of 6.9m in January 2013.
BBC Two's University Challenge quizzed 2.84m (12.4%) at 7.30pm. Jeremy Clarkson's PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster was seen by 2.26m (9.1%) at 9pm, followed by Rab C Nesbitt with 1.91m (9.6%) at 10pm.
On Channel 4,...
- 1/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Silent Witness: BBC One, 9pm
Top-flight footballer Isaac Drayfus's days at the peak of his game appear to be numbered when a sex tape links him to young woman's murder. At the Lyell Centre, new boss Thomas fails to impress Nikki. First episode in the new series.
Birds of a Feather: ITV, 8.30pm
After 15 years, the hugely popular sitcom finally returns for a new series. As the prisoners' wives return to the small screen, Sharon is back in her council flat, and Tracey is still in Chigwell with her son Travis - but what has become of Dorien?
PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster: BBC Two, 9pm
Jeremy Clarkson retraces the journey of a convoy of 35 ships codenamed PQ17 from Iceland to the Russian ost of Arkhangelsk in June and July 1942, revealing how the Anglo-American mission became one of the greatest naval disasters of the 20th century.
Top-flight footballer Isaac Drayfus's days at the peak of his game appear to be numbered when a sex tape links him to young woman's murder. At the Lyell Centre, new boss Thomas fails to impress Nikki. First episode in the new series.
Birds of a Feather: ITV, 8.30pm
After 15 years, the hugely popular sitcom finally returns for a new series. As the prisoners' wives return to the small screen, Sharon is back in her council flat, and Tracey is still in Chigwell with her son Travis - but what has become of Dorien?
PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster: BBC Two, 9pm
Jeremy Clarkson retraces the journey of a convoy of 35 ships codenamed PQ17 from Iceland to the Russian ost of Arkhangelsk in June and July 1942, revealing how the Anglo-American mission became one of the greatest naval disasters of the 20th century.
- 1/2/2014
- Digital Spy
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