Crimewatch being axed

[Tashyboy]

Just perusing the news and come across the programme Crimewatch is being and after 33 years. Can think of dozens of programmes I would like to be axed before this goes. Falling viewers allegedly being blamed. Bet it still gets more viewers than some shows.

 

[Don Barzini]

Used to watch it as a kid but haven't seen it for years.

There's probably a statistic somewhere which says how many crimes have been solved over the years as a direct result of them being featured on Crimewatch.

 

[Blakey]

It has about 50% the audience it did 10 years ago.

 

[IanM]

It has about 50% the audience it did 10 years ago.

That applies to lots of shows..... maybe they need the spot for more Pro/Very Minor Celebrity Dancing?

 

[Blakey]

Strictly's audience has been very consistent over the same period, and is considerably higher than crime watches.

 

[guest100718]

Only 3 posts to get to strictly. Good going

 

[IanM]

Hence my remark about the dancing. It's the "Ground Force" of this decade... keeps the nation's grannies glued to the TV!

 

[Blakey]

Can't disagree with that, over half the audience is over 55, but pensioners are licence payers too.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Hence my remark about the dancing. It's the "Ground Force" of this decade... keeps the nation's grannies glued to the TV!

It’s not just the grannies that are glued to the program

It’s one of the most popular programs on telly - highest ratings on a Saturday night and certainly watched by more than grannies

 

[IanM]

.,.Phil will "demo his passo" at the next meet!

I'm related (by marriage) to former ballroom world champions.....I respect the talent, but can't be doing with it! Dull dull dull (in my book) Mrs M, however, never misses a minute!)

 

[MegaSteve]

The Met are giving up on chasing criminals not sure why the Beeb need to carry on with doing the forces work for them...

 

[CliveW]

Can't disagree with that, over half the audience is over 55, but pensioners are licence payers too.

Free when you get to 75! :lol:

 

[IanM]

The Met are giving up on chasing criminals not sure why the Beeb need to carry on with doing the forces work for them...

Oh I don't know.... say the wrong thing on Twitter and 15 of them will kick your door down!

 

[Blakey]

Free when you get to 75! :lol:

55-75 still makes up a larger % of licence fee payer than 0-35.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

The only show I watch the BBC for and now its gone....bad times.

I really wish I didn't have to pay for that corrupt organisation.

 

[Jensen]

Shame, I've always watched Crimewatch and think it's a good programme. Certainly is able to reach greater audiences than other modules

 

[Deleted member 1740]

It’s not just the grannies that are glued to the program

It’s one of the most popular programs on telly - highest ratings on a Saturday night and certainly watched by more than grannies

Is this post you admitting to watching Strictly Phil?

l like crimewatch, ive even spotted a few people i know on there.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Is this post you admitting to watching Strictly Phil?

l like crimewatch, ive even spotted a few people i know on there.

I most certainly do watch Strictly:thup:

Really enjoyable telly

 

[Kellfire]

The daytime Crimewatch roadshows will continue to be shown. Get those on record if you need your fix of crime.

 

[jim8flog]

It's not being axed it's being moved to daytime TV so that the burglars can revel in the crimes cos they are never at home when it's shown at night.

I have the 'honour' getting a commendation from the local Chief Constable after taking a photo of someone at 'work' whose photo was recognised on Crimewatch. Funny bit about it was he stopped what he was doing and stared at me taking the photo so there was no doubt about who he was from the quality of the photo. Mind you I was 100 yards away with a telephoto lens so no risk of him chasing me down.