Ashes to Ashes departs with 5.4m viewers

by Darren Davidson, Brand Republic 28-Mar-08, 11:15

LONDON - The last episode of BBC One drama 'Ashes to Ashes', which has been commissioned for a second series, bowed out with 5.4m viewers last night, according to unofficial overnight figures.

The sequel to the hit-show 'Life on Mars', which attracted a 22.9% share, has been recommissioned following strong ratings and feedback from fans.

The series stars 'Spooks' actress Keeley Hawes as Alex Drake, a psychological profiler whose partner, DI Gene Hunt, is played by 'Life on Mars' actor Philip Glenister.

ITV1 crime drama 'Trial and Retribution' drew 4.3m viewers and a 17.9% share at 9pm, while Five's US import 'House' pulled in 1.8m viewers and a 7.4% share in the same slot.

Channel 4 aired a documentary about an incestuous relationship between a half-brother and his sister at 9pm. 'Sleeping with my Sister' brought in 1.9m viewers and a 7.9% share, with the audience rising to 2.1m and an 8.8% on Channel 4+1.

ITV will be disappointed with the opening night audience for its new US import 'Gossip Girl'. The ITV2 drama, which has been backed by a marketing campaign, managed only 293,000 viewers and a 1.6% share of the multi-channel audience at 10pm.

The series follows a group of privileged New York teenagers on Manhattan's Upper East Side, who rely on the elusive blogger, "gossip girl", to learn the latest rumours about their exclusive inner circle.

Comments

Rosie Guthrie - 28/03/2008

I think Ashes to Ashes is a fantastic show and I was sat on the edge of my seat throughout the whole series. It was that good, i told all my friends about it and they love it too!