February 2022 archive

SBS WorldWatch to launch on 23 May

SBS has announced that its new world news channel, SBS WorldWatch, will launch on Monday 23 May. The new channel, not unlike the previous World News Channel that ran between 2002 and 2009, promises international news bulletins in more than 35 languages from 45 countries, including 16 new programs. SBS WorldWatch will also be the …

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UK Channel 5 dumps Neighbours

Australia’s longest-running drama Neighbours has been dealt a blow with news that the show’s UK broadcaster, Channel 5, has not renewed the show. Digital Spy reports that Channel 5 has issued a statement confirming that it will cease broadcasting the soap: “Neighbours will no longer air on Channel 5 beyond this summer. It’s been a …

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Ratings 2021: The final scorecard

OzTAM, the official ratings ‘umpire’, has released its final reports for the calendar year 2021. The reports include consolidated audience figures for the Top 20 programs, Top 20 multi-channel programs, the most time-shifted programs and where each free-to-air network and channel ended the year. Plus there are rankings for the Top 20 Subscription TV programs …

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