The Block delivers weekly win for Nine as Seven entertainment shows languish

August 20, 2017 1:47

The Block, a strong start for Doctor Doctor and Seven’s continued battle to find an audience for Hell’s Kitchen has vaulted Nine to a win in week 33 of the OzTAM ratings.

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Preliminary figures for the week gave Nine a 21.3% share ahead of Seven’s 18.3% and Ten’s 11.9% – behind the ABC’s share of 12.2%.

The Block dominated the top 10 during the week taking the top rating show on Sunday night with 1.285m, while audiences for the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday episodes all cracked the 1m mark across the five capital cities.

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Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .

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