Comments on: Media briefs and TV ratings: Missing Temptation?, Gordon F**cking Ramsay http://www.crikey.com.au/2008/06/20/media-briefs-and-tv-ratings-missing-temptation-gordon-fcking-ramsay/ now with extra source Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:47:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anthony Zanos http://www.crikey.com.au/2008/06/20/media-briefs-and-tv-ratings-missing-temptation-gordon-fcking-ramsay/#comment-25566 Anthony Zanos Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-25566 Re Inspector Rex - how does this rating figure compare with other SBS shows in prime time? I'm guessing our beloved dog is the top program for the night, therefore the programming of it should be applauded, not derided. Or is the intention to point out the irony of a repeat (and yes, no doubt for the umpteenth time) rating its socks off (SBS-wise). I'd rather watch a Rex repeat than another dose of Two and Half Men (not that I've watched more than 2 minutes of it at all - and that purely to give it a chance to show its credentials).<br /><br />While I'm at it: how many shows have actually rated better on repeat? Having followed the ratings figures on Crikey for a number of years I'm vaguely aware Two and a Half Men seems to be rating better than earlier in the year when I presume new episodes were being shown. Surely this is sadder than any overt devotion Rex-lovers give to their favourite best friend. Perhaps other poorly rating TV programmes should revert to showing repeats - I'm betting The Footy Show might try this tactic before long.<br /> Re Inspector Rex - how does this rating figure compare with other SBS shows in prime time? I’m guessing our beloved dog is the top program for the night, therefore the programming of it should be applauded, not derided. Or is the intention to point out the irony of a repeat (and yes, no doubt for the umpteenth time) rating its socks off (SBS-wise). I’d rather watch a Rex repeat than another dose of Two and Half Men (not that I’ve watched more than 2 minutes of it at all - and that purely to give it a chance to show its credentials).

While I’m at it: how many shows have actually rated better on repeat? Having followed the ratings figures on Crikey for a number of years I’m vaguely aware Two and a Half Men seems to be rating better than earlier in the year when I presume new episodes were being shown. Surely this is sadder than any overt devotion Rex-lovers give to their favourite best friend. Perhaps other poorly rating TV programmes should revert to showing repeats - I’m betting The Footy Show might try this tactic before long.

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