by MarkLives (@marklives) The hottest primetime shows on DStv in South Africa revealed: TV ratings for October 2018.
DStv, October 2018
Top 30 Programmes All Adults 15+ & DSTV Adults
October 2018 Prime Time 5.30pm—10pm
Source: BRCSA October 2018
Adults 15+ years U:35520 S:8436 |
Digital DSTV U:19649 S:5059 |
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Day |
Date |
From |
To |
Station |
Programme title |
Genre |
AR |
Viewers |
Share |
AR |
Viewers |
Share |
| Mon | 08/10/2018 | 2057 | 2128 | MZAN | The Queen | Movi | 3.7 | 1302612 | 10.6 | 8.2 | 1620039 | 23.5 |
| Sun | 14/10/2018 | 1900 | 1958 | MZAN | Our Perfect Wedding (Mag) | Maga | 3.5 | 1230866 | 10.5 | 7.8 | 1553608 | 21.8 |
| Sun | 14/10/2018 | 1700 | 1855 | MZAN | Idols SA | Real | 3.1 | 1100517 | 11.6 | 7 | 1392040 | 23.5 |
| Tue | 23/10/2018 | 2031 | 2058 | MZAN | Isibaya | Dram | 2.7 | 952 931 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 1139811 | 15.2 |
| Sun | 14/10/2018 | 2000 | 2057 | MZAN | The Imposter | Movi | 2.6 | 916 757 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 1118136 | 16.8 |
| Sat | 06/10/2018 | 1655 | 1903 | SUP1 | Castle Lager Rugby Championship:South Af | Spor | 1.9 | 662 503 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 728 579 | 15.6 |
| Mon | 15/10/2018 | 1959 | 2028 | MZAN | Housekeepers | Dram | 1.8 | 630 729 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 760 006 | 10.4 |
| Mon | 01/10/2018 | 1958 | 2029 | MZAN | Lockdown (Drama) | Dram | 1.6 | 568 279 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 721 689 | 10.3 |
| Mon | 08/10/2018 | 1928 | 1956 | MZAN | Isithembiso | Dram | 1.5 | 541 424 | 4 | 3.5 | 684 975 | 9.2 |
| Sat | 27/10/2018 | 1400 | 1759 | SUP4 | Absa Premiership Orlando Pirates vs Kaiz | Spor | 1.3 | 481 360 | 6.1 | 3 | 603 928 | 12.8 |
| Tue | 16/10/2018 | 2002 | 2029 | MZAN | Please Step in | Vari | 1.3 | 480 916 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 550 009 | 7.7 |
| Mon | 29/10/2018 | 1857 | 1927 | MZAN | The Throne (Drama) | Dram | 1.3 | 456 342 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 561 456 | 8.1 |
| Sat | 27/10/2018 | 1601 | 1758 | SUP1 | Currie Cup:Dhl Western Province vs Cell | Spor | 1.2 | 443 176 | 5 | 2.5 | 489 175 | 9.8 |
| Tue | 30/10/2018 | 1006 | 1037 | MZAN | The Queen-R | Dram | 1.2 | 429 992 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 478 826 | 15.3 |
| Tue | 02/10/2018 | 2000 | 2028 | MZAN | Utatakho | Real | 1.2 | 418 481 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 512 683 | 7.7 |
| Wed | 03/10/2018 | 1530 | 1627 | MBIO | Step Mother | Dram | 1.2 | 415 131 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 533 685 | 12.1 |
| Sat | 20/10/2018 | 1655 | 1927 | SUP1 | Currie Cup:Dhl Western Province vs Vodac | Spor | 1.2 | 420 144 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 457 054 | 7.9 |
| Thur | 18/10/2018 | 2001 | 2029 | MZAN | The Ranakas | Real | 1.2 | 419 558 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 507 981 | 7.2 |
| Sun | 21/10/2018 | 1530 | 1818 | SUP4 | Telkom Knockout Cup Kaizer Chiefs vs Bla | Spor | 1.2 | 416 962 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 492 814 | 9.9 |
| Sun | 07/10/2018 | 2000 | 2128 | MBIO | Mad Buddies | Movi | 1.2 | 408 250 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 560 748 | 9.1 |
| Sat | 20/10/2018 | 2017 | 2211 | SUP4 | Telkom Knockout Cup Orlando Pirates vs C | Spor | 1.1 | 405 752 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 440 649 | 8.5 |
| Sun | 14/10/2018 | 1959 | 2029 | MWET | Lockdown | Movi | 1.1 | 403 947 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 512 801 | 7.3 |
| Sat | 20/10/2018 | 1957 | 2011 | SUP4 | S/Sport:Studio Chat | Spor | 1.1 | 401 006 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 460 095 | 7 |
| Sun | 21/10/2018 | 1916 | 2003 | SSEL | Wwe Wrestling Smackdown | Spor | 1.1 | 398 756 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 496 932 | 6.8 |
| Mon | 22/10/2018 | 1900 | 1929 | KYKN | E-Nuus | News | 1.1 | 391 841 | 3 | 2.2 | 438 068 | 6.3 |
| Mon | 08/10/2018 | 1701 | 1756 | MBIO | Jealous Makhelwane | Movi | 1.1 | 388 769 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 479 018 | 9.8 |
| Tue | 30/10/2018 | 1038 | 1107 | MZAN | Isithembiso -R | Dram | 1.1 | 377 912 | 7 | 2.2 | 426 390 | 13.8 |
| Sun | 14/10/2018 | 2000 | 2212 | ZONE | Terminator 2 Judgment Day | Movi | 1 | 371 595 | 4 | 2.5 | 486 288 | 8.6 |
| Tue | 23/10/2018 | 2102 | 2254 | SUP3 | Uefa Champions League:Manchester United | Spor | 1 | 371 454 | 5 | 2.1 | 413 667 | 9.9 |
| Sun | 21/10/2018 | 1900 | 1950 | MBIO | Umhlola | Dram | 1 | 369 493 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 488 642 | 6.7 |
In 2016, the Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) changed its policy about giving away TAMS and now only monthly reports, highlighting the top 20 or 30 primetime shows on several popular channels, are available.
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (the BRC) is a non-profit, industry body that was incorporated in 2015 to cater to the audience research needs of the radio and television industry in South Africa.
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