List of Australian television ratings for 1996
Television ratings in Australia |
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The following is a list of Australian television ratings for the year 1996.
Network Shares
Market | Network Shares | ||||
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ABC1 | Seven | Nine | Ten | SBS | |
5 Cities | 14.2% | 30.4% | 31.9% | 20.7% | 2.8% |
Sydney | 15.4% | 28.0% | 33.3% | 20.4% | 3.0% |
Melbourne | 13.3% | 31.0% | 32.9% | 20.4% | 2.4% |
Brisbane | 13.7% | 31.3% | 31.1% | 21.1% | 2.8% |
Adelaide | 13.4% | 30.8% | 32.0% | 20.8% | 2.9% |
Perth | 14.6% | 34.2% | 26.9% | 21.3% | 3.0% |
* Data Gathered by then Ratings Supplier: A.C Neilsen Australia
Most Watched Broadcasts in 1996
Rank | Broadcast | Genre | Origin | Network | Audience |
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1 | 1996 AFL Grand Final (North Melbourne vs. Sydney) | Sport | ![]() | 7 | 3,312,000 |
2 | 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Opening Ceremony) | ![]() | 7 | 3,079,000 | |
3 | 1996 Cricket World Cup Final (Australia vs. Sri Lanka) | ![]() | 9 | 2,555,000 | |
4 | A Current Affair: Kokoda Track Challenge[1] | News | ![]() | 9 | 2,496,000 |
5 | Jurassic Park | Film | ![]() | 7 | 2,362,000 |
6 | Rugby League (State Of Origin 1) | Sport | ![]() | 9 | 2,357,000 |
7 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Film | ![]() | 7 | 2,285,000 |
8 | Rugby League (State Of Origin 2) | Sport | ![]() | 9 | 2,248,000 |
9 | Cliffhanger | Film | ![]() | 10 | 2,237,000 |
10 | Blue Heelers (1996 Season Average) | Police drama | ![]() | 7 | 2,232,000 |
11 | 60 Minutes: Gun Ownership Debate (High Noon Special) | News | ![]() | 9 | 2,209,000 |
12 | 1996 Australian Grand Prix Race | Sport | ![]() | 9 | 2,129,000 |
13 | 1996 Atlanta Olympics (Sunday Primetime) | ![]() | 7 | 2,118,000 | |
14 | ER (1996 Season Average) | Medical drama | ![]() | 9 | 2,115,000 |
15 | 1996 Rugby League Grand Final | Sport | ![]() | 9 | 2,072,000 |
16 | Sleepless in Seattle | Film | ![]() | 10 | 2,051,000 |
17 | ‘’A Few Good Men’’ | ![]() | 10 | 2,045,000 | |
18 | Australia's Funniest Home Videos: Grand Final (Winner Announced) | Reality | ![]() | 9 | 1,994,000 |
19 | Police Camera Action! (1996 Season Average) | Reality | ![]() | 7 | 1,974,000 |
20 | Four Weddings and a Funeral | Film | ![]() | 9 | 1,972,000 |
21 | Death Becomes Her | ![]() | 10 | 1,971,000 |
Top Rating Regular Programmes
Rank | Programme | Network | Audience |
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1 | Blue Heelers | 7 | 2,232,000 |
2 | ER | 9 | 2,115,000 |
3 | Police Camera Action! | 7 | 1,974,000 |
4 | Better Homes and Gardens | 7 | 1,945,000 |
5 | The Great Outdoors | 7 | 1,895,000 |
6 | This Is Your Life | 9 | 1,867,000 |
7 | 60 Minutes | 9 | 1,851,000 |
8 | Friends | 7 | 1,788,000 |
9 | Australia's Funniest Home Videos | 9 | 1,754,000 |
10 | A Current Affair | 9 | 1,754,000 |
See also
References
- ^ "Stars rise and fall on Kokoda". The Australian. 24 April 1996.