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ITV's Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour collars more than 6m ITV's Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour collars more than 6m
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ITV1's prequel to Inspector Morse, Endeavour, was the top-rating show on Sunday night with a peak of more than 6 million viewers, ahead of BBC1's John Simm drama The Village.ITV1's prequel to Inspector Morse, Endeavour, was the top-rating show on Sunday night with a peak of more than 6 million viewers, ahead of BBC1's John Simm drama The Village.
Endeavour, which follows the life of a young Morse as a policeman in Oxford in the 1960s, attracted an average audience of 5.9 million and a 23.4% share of viewing between 8pm and 10pm.Endeavour, which follows the life of a young Morse as a policeman in Oxford in the 1960s, attracted an average audience of 5.9 million and a 23.4% share of viewing between 8pm and 10pm.
The first of a four-parter, developed following a successful one-off aired last year starring Shaun Evans as the young Morse, managed a 15-minute peak audience of 6.5 million.The first of a four-parter, developed following a successful one-off aired last year starring Shaun Evans as the young Morse, managed a 15-minute peak audience of 6.5 million.
BBC1's The Village reached the mid-point of its six-part run with an average of 5 million viewers and a 19.5% share between 9pm and 10pm.BBC1's The Village reached the mid-point of its six-part run with an average of 5 million viewers and a 19.5% share between 9pm and 10pm.
This is down from 5.3 million viewers last week, when it was up against the final episode of ITV's three-part Foyle's War, and the series opener, which drew 6.4 million.This is down from 5.3 million viewers last week, when it was up against the final episode of ITV's three-part Foyle's War, and the series opener, which drew 6.4 million.
Say what you see: a hole in one?Say what you see: a hole in one?
The regenerated ITV gameshow Catchphrase is proving to be something of a teatime juggernaut with an average of 5.8 million viewers tuning in between 6.45pm and 7.30pm to see contestants "say what you see", a 27% share. This is well up on the 5.1 million who caught the show's opener.The regenerated ITV gameshow Catchphrase is proving to be something of a teatime juggernaut with an average of 5.8 million viewers tuning in between 6.45pm and 7.30pm to see contestants "say what you see", a 27% share. This is well up on the 5.1 million who caught the show's opener.
The gameshow saw off BBC2's Masters golf tournament coverage from Augusta. BBC2's golf coverage began at 6.30pm and ran until 1am, an hour past its scheduled finish, as Australian Matt Scott beat Angel Cabrera in a play-off.The gameshow saw off BBC2's Masters golf tournament coverage from Augusta. BBC2's golf coverage began at 6.30pm and ran until 1am, an hour past its scheduled finish, as Australian Matt Scott beat Angel Cabrera in a play-off.
Overall BBC2's Masters golf coverage averaged 2.3 million viewers and a 12.7% share from 6.30pm across six-and-a-half hours. The coverage had a 15-minute peak of 3.1 million viewers and a 14.7% share from 10pm.Overall BBC2's Masters golf coverage averaged 2.3 million viewers and a 12.7% share from 6.30pm across six-and-a-half hours. The coverage had a 15-minute peak of 3.1 million viewers and a 14.7% share from 10pm.
Sky Sports 1's live coverage from Augusta averaged 400,000 viewers and a 2.1% share from 6pm, with a five-minute peak of 551,000.Sky Sports 1's live coverage from Augusta averaged 400,000 viewers and a 2.1% share from 6pm, with a five-minute peak of 551,000.
Earlier in the day ITV1's coverage of Chelsea's clash with Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final drew an average of 4.7 million viewers and a 29.4% share between 3.30pm and 6.15pm. Coverage of the match, which was won 2-1 by Manchester City, had a 15-minute peak of 6.6 million viewers and a 37% share from 5.30pm.Earlier in the day ITV1's coverage of Chelsea's clash with Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final drew an average of 4.7 million viewers and a 29.4% share between 3.30pm and 6.15pm. Coverage of the match, which was won 2-1 by Manchester City, had a 15-minute peak of 6.6 million viewers and a 37% share from 5.30pm.
My Big Fat Ratings WinnerMy Big Fat Ratings Winner
Channel 4 may have axed the flagship Big Fat Gypsy Weddings series, the network's biggest ratings hit for the past two years, but one-off specials continue to deliver the goods.Channel 4 may have axed the flagship Big Fat Gypsy Weddings series, the network's biggest ratings hit for the past two years, but one-off specials continue to deliver the goods.
My Big Fat Gypsy Fortune, a look at how traveller and gypsy communites afford those extravagant weddings, attracted an average of 3 million viewers between 9pm and 10pm. This was an 11.8% share in its slot.My Big Fat Gypsy Fortune, a look at how traveller and gypsy communites afford those extravagant weddings, attracted an average of 3 million viewers between 9pm and 10pm. This was an 11.8% share in its slot.
The second part of the second series of Channel 5's fantasy extravaganza, Once Upon a Time, drew an average of 1 million viewers, a 3.9% share between 9pm and 10pm.The second part of the second series of Channel 5's fantasy extravaganza, Once Upon a Time, drew an average of 1 million viewers, a 3.9% share between 9pm and 10pm.
If you can remember the 60s, you weren't...If you can remember the 60s, you weren't...
When Frost Met Bakewell: Joan Bakewell at 80, part a BBC4 evening dedicated to the veteran broadcaster, attracted 300,000 viewers between 9pm and 10pm.When Frost Met Bakewell: Joan Bakewell at 80, part a BBC4 evening dedicated to the veteran broadcaster, attracted 300,000 viewers between 9pm and 10pm.
Sky Arts 1's documentary Discovering: Bowie managed an average of 15,000 viewers between 9pm and 10pm.Sky Arts 1's documentary Discovering: Bowie managed an average of 15,000 viewers between 9pm and 10pm.
All ratings are Barb overnight figures, including live, +1 (except for BBC channels) and same day timeshifted (recorded) viewing, but excluding on demand, or other – unless otherwise stated. Figures for BBC1, ITV, 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 channels) and same day timeshifted (recorded) viewing, but excluding on demand, or other – unless otherwise stated. Figures for BBC1, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 generally include ratings for their HD simulcast services, unless otherwise stated
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