Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Was seven days a flop?

After 8 weeks the reality documentary seven days comes to an abrupt end after the viewing figures have severely decreased. The question to be asked is whether this was to be expected? After the first episode was showed on the 22nd of September 'The Guardian' claims that ' Seven days makes disappointing start with only 1.115 million viewers which is nearly less than half of the Viewers channel 4 usually has at this time slot.

Another factor indicating seven days may be unsuccessful are the Guardians reviews claiming the location chosen (Notting Hill)  is not the most convenient as this area of London is already renown for Films and Carnivals.

'But why Notting Hill? Comments on the Guardian's review the day after transmission revealed almost universal fury that the London neighbourhood already famous for its carnival and the sort of poshness associated with a Richard Curtis film starring Hugh Grant should have been picked.'

Stephen Lambert claims that the show was fine and that it was simply not marketed well enough and it was misjudged as the audience expected a programme similar to big brother. He argues that the project was great and very interesting for him and he also suggests that 'it has delivered in all respects apart from the audience.' After the end of the Show however even he admits that Notting Hill wasn't the best location as
'I hadn't appreciated the intensity of people's dislike for people living in Notting Hill'. However reading viewer comments you can see a strong disagreement. Many people just think its really boring and was a terrible programme.


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