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Call the Midwife's final push draws more than 9 million viewers Call the Midwife's final push draws more than 9 million viewers
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BBC1's Call the Midwife came to the end of a triumphant first run with more than 9 million viewers but proved a tough act to follow for the return of Upstairs, Downstairs.BBC1's Call the Midwife came to the end of a triumphant first run with more than 9 million viewers but proved a tough act to follow for the return of Upstairs, Downstairs.
The series finale, which featured the wedding of Camilla 'Chummy' Fortescue-Cholmeley-Browne, played by Miranda Hart, and PC Noakes drew 9.2 million viewers, a 32.1% share, between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Sunday. The series finale, which featured the wedding of Camilla "Chummy" Fortescue-Cholmeley-Browne, played by Miranda Hart, and PC Noakes drew 9.2 million viewers, a 32.1% share, between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Sunday.
The drama, moved half an hour later than its usual time to avoid a clash with ITV1's Coronation Street, topped its previous best audience of 9 million viewers for its fourth episode on 5 February.The drama, moved half an hour later than its usual time to avoid a clash with ITV1's Coronation Street, topped its previous best audience of 9 million viewers for its fourth episode on 5 February.
It was followed immediately after by Upstairs Downstairs, the resurrected period drama which the BBC hopes will pick up where Call the Midwife left off.It was followed immediately after by Upstairs Downstairs, the resurrected period drama which the BBC hopes will pick up where Call the Midwife left off.
But Upstairs Downstairs struggled to repeat Call the Midwife's stellar ratings success. It began its six-part run with 6.5 million viewers, a 27% share, between 9.30pm and 10.30pm.But Upstairs Downstairs struggled to repeat Call the Midwife's stellar ratings success. It began its six-part run with 6.5 million viewers, a 27% share, between 9.30pm and 10.30pm.
Call the Midwife, which has already been commissioned for a second series, beat ITV1's Wild at Heart, which was watched by 6.1 million viewers (21.1%) between 8.30pm and 9.30pm.Call the Midwife, which has already been commissioned for a second series, beat ITV1's Wild at Heart, which was watched by 6.1 million viewers (21.1%) between 8.30pm and 9.30pm.
Upstairs Downstairs beat Dancing on Ice: the Skate-Off, which pulled in 6.1 million viewers (23.5%) between 9.30pm and 10pm.Upstairs Downstairs beat Dancing on Ice: the Skate-Off, which pulled in 6.1 million viewers (23.5%) between 9.30pm and 10pm.
Earlier, the main Dancing on Ice show picked up 7 million viewers (28.7%) between 6.05pm and 8pm. It beat BBC1's Countryfile, which drew 5.7 million viewers, a 23.4% share, between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.Earlier, the main Dancing on Ice show picked up 7 million viewers (28.7%) between 6.05pm and 8pm. It beat BBC1's Countryfile, which drew 5.7 million viewers, a 23.4% share, between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
A Sunday night episode of Coronation Street, moved from its usual slot to accommodate a Uefa Europa League football match, was watched by 8.6 million viewers (29.7%) between 8pm and 8.30pm.A Sunday night episode of Coronation Street, moved from its usual slot to accommodate a Uefa Europa League football match, was watched by 8.6 million viewers (29.7%) between 8pm and 8.30pm.
The soap had the better of the return of BBC1's Antiques Roadshow, which drew 6.8 million viewers (24.7%) between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.The soap had the better of the return of BBC1's Antiques Roadshow, which drew 6.8 million viewers (24.7%) between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
Homeland is where the ratings areHomeland is where the ratings are
Channel 4's big new US drama Homeland began with a total of 2.2 million viewers, a 9.3% share of the audience, between 9.30pm and 10.40pm.Channel 4's big new US drama Homeland began with a total of 2.2 million viewers, a 9.3% share of the audience, between 9.30pm and 10.40pm.
The Damian Lewis and Claire Danes drama, described as a "labyrinthine terrorism drama" which already promises to be "one of the hits of the year" pulled in 1.9 million viewers, an 8.1% share, rising to 2.2 million including Channel 4+1. The Damian Lewis and Claire Danes series, described as a "labyrinthine terrorism drama" which already promises to be "one of the hits of the year" pulled in 1.9 million viewers, an 8.1% share, rising to 2.2 million including Channel 4+1.
Homeland beat the second half of BBC2's Ben Fogle documentary Swimming with Crocodiles, which drew 1.8 million viewers (6.8%) between 9pm and 10pm, and compilation Three Men In A Boat: the Best Bits, watched by 1.1 million viewers (5.4%) between 10pm and 11pm.Homeland beat the second half of BBC2's Ben Fogle documentary Swimming with Crocodiles, which drew 1.8 million viewers (6.8%) between 9pm and 10pm, and compilation Three Men In A Boat: the Best Bits, watched by 1.1 million viewers (5.4%) between 10pm and 11pm.
Swimming with Crocodiles was repeated an hour later on the BBC HD channel but only managed to add another 18,000 viewers.Swimming with Crocodiles was repeated an hour later on the BBC HD channel but only managed to add another 18,000 viewers.
Earlier, Channel 4 pulled in nearly 2 million viewers for movie premiere Fantastic Mr Fox. The Wes Anderson animation, featuring the voice of George Clooney, drew 1.9 million viewers between 5.50pm and 7.30pm. Earlier, Channel 4 pulled in almost 2 million viewers for movie premiere Fantastic Mr Fox. The Wes Anderson animation, featuring the voice of George Clooney, drew 1.9 million viewers between 5.50pm and 7.30pm.
All ratings are Barb overnight figures, including live, +1 (except for BBC and some other channels including Sky1) and same day timeshifted (recorded) viewing, but excluding on demand, or other – unless otherwise stated. Figures for BBC1, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 generally include ratings for their HD simulcast services, unless otherwise statedAll ratings are Barb overnight figures, including live, +1 (except for BBC and some other channels including Sky1) and same day timeshifted (recorded) viewing, but excluding on demand, or other – unless otherwise stated. Figures for BBC1, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 generally include ratings for their HD simulcast services, unless otherwise stated
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