Channel Performance

Audience Reach Profile Index
Individuals 2,255,200 (4%) 100% 100
ABC1 Men 587,000 (5%) 27% 158
Men 1,195,200 (5%) 51% 124
ABC1 Housewives 486,700 (4%) 27% 123
ABC1 Women 420,300 (3%) 23% 110
  • For the second quarter of 2010, Blighty has commanded a larger audience share then its competitors such as Sky real lives and The Biography Channel.
  • Blighty viewers are ahead of the game! Viewers are 32% more likely to buy new products before most of their friends. They are also 28% more likely to buy new gadgets and appliances.
  • Viewers of Blighty are 16% more likely to refer to the internet before making a decision. 29% of viewers admit that this research ultimately shapes their purchasing habits.

Source: BARB/Advantedge (March – May 2010), TGI Q2 2010, Blighty Healthcheck October 2009.
Reach based on average monthly reach, share ranked against all Mch channels, profile based against Individuals, index based on profile versus Total TV viewing.

Top Ten Programmes since launch

No. Programme Date Time Audience
1 British Isles: A Natural History 18 July 2010 2200 107,200
2 Seaside Rescue 01 May 2010 1930 53,700
3 Coast 31 July 2010 2010 1000 52,100
4 Morris A Life With Bells On 29 May 2010 2000 48,900
5 The Highlands Clans 25 May 2010 2130 48,900
6 Railway Walks 03 July 2010 1430 40,700
7 Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones 26 July 2010 1600 36,800
8 Prince William And Harry – The People’s Princes 13 June 2010 2130 35,700
9 Great British Journeys 30 July 2010 2200 35,100
10 Stonehenge 22 July 2010 2100 33,700

Source: BARB/Advantedge, May – July 2010. The top 10 shows are the best performing episodes only of each programme, based on individuals.


Seaside Rescue


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