The watershed is a period of time (which is 9pm in the UK), which adult content may air. This may be due down to violence, sexual content, inappropriate language etc. The 'watershed' is not strictly for this country- it used in countries across the world. For example, it is known as 'safe harbor' in the United States and in Venezuela it is called 'Adult Time'.
The time in which television shows are broadcast is paramount to their overall viewing figures; as each channel is aiming to get the highest number of viewers. If shows are broadcast at a time slot which would be awkward for the particular audience the programme is aiming for- viewing figures will decrease as a result.
These were the current viewing figures of the Top UK TV channels between the week starting the 17th of September and ending the 23rd of that month. (This information was taken off the website http://www.barb.co.uk/)
The channel with the most people tuning in is BBC 1. This could be to do with the content shown, airing popular shows such as Doctor Who, Casualty and Eastenders- but also because on the TV guide, it is the first channel that will appear. Due to the fact that people will; (most likely); not want to scroll through pages worth of virtual TV guide, the channels that appear first- will probably get far higher viewing figures than the other channels provided.
Relevant and detailed notes with reference to sources. Consider the strategies channels use to direct viewers to certain slots and programmes, and the techniques they use to keep viewers there. What effect does viewing on demand, Iplayer and 4oD, for example, have on viewing figures and viewing patterns? Ms Keenan
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