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As predicted - 2006 Greatest Hits total disaster 2.5 million viewers (Record of the Year got 9.7 million) 18 Years, 5 Months ago
TV1's Friday not so great
Jason Deans
Monday December 11, 2006
MediaGuardian.co.uk
2006: Greatest Hits: the Vernon Kay-fronted show was watched by 2.5m viewers.
ITV1's recent run of Friday night ratings success came to a gringing halt at the weekend, with music show 2006: Greatest Hits attracting less than 3 million viewers.
2006: Greatest Hits, fronted by Vernon Kay, was watched by 2.5 million viewers and attracted a 12% share between 9pm and 10.30pm, according to unofficial overnights.
The ITV1 show was up against Have I Got News for You, hosted by Rob Brydon, and Jennifer Saunders comedy Jam and Jerusalem on BBC1.
HIGNFY attracted 6.6 million viewers and a 32% share in the half hour from 9pm, while the third episode of Jam and Jerusalem drew 5.1 million and 26% from 9.30pm.
Then BBC1's 10pm news bulletin was watched by 4.4 million viewers and attracted a 24% share.