There was a slew of new and returning shows on television last night, some of which performed quite well.
The Block remains tops in entertainment, if down, at 974,000 in National TV Audience.
Returning strong was Thank God You’re Here at 746,000 followed by The 1% Club UK (740,000), 7:30 (734,000) and newcomer Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction (598,000).
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee won its slot at 659,000, eclipsing The Front Bar (552,000), Paramedics (525,000), Inspired Unemployed (Practical) Jokers (311,000 / 178,000) and Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye (281,000) which topped SBS.
Seven News was #1 at 1.38m. Home & Away was second highest in entertainment at a strong 934,000 and a win by The Chase (709,000). Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure was 134,000.
Nine News averaged 1.27m with A Current Affair (1.07m) then Tipping Point (694,000). A&E After Dark managed 162,000.
ABC News drew 899,000. Planet America (453,000), Hard Quiz (379,000) and Antiques Roadshow (233,000) followed.
10 News First scored 348,000 for 10 then The Project (324,000) and Deal or No Deal (284,000).
On SBS it was SBS World News (205,000 / 158,000), Michael Palin in Nigeria (192,000), DI Ray (126,000) and Mastermind (74,000).
Sunrise: 393,000
Today: 353,000
News Breakfast: 273,000
National TV Audience: Wednesday 14 August 2024
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