None of the BBC's rivals quite expected the Beijing Olympics to be so compelling. ITV, in particular, is privately rueing the fact its August schedule is so weak, especially at 9pm, where its latest new drama, Harley Street, has flopped.... ...full story at Guardian Blogs
from Guardian Blogs on Wed, Aug 20 2008
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