Confirmed data from Numeris (BBM Canada) shows that Canadians across the country continue to tune into CBC’s winter programming.
• X COMPANY attracted 1.051 million viewers (2+) in its debut episode on Feb. 18.
• SCHITT’S CREEK has a current season average of 1.160 million viewers (2+).
• Sci-fi drama ASCENSION garnered 1.138 million viewers on Feb. 9.
• THE BOOK OF NEGROES ratings held strong throughout the miniseries run,capturing an average of 1.625 million viewers (2+). The series premiere of THE BOOK OF NEGROES drew 1.941 million viewers (2+)
• MURDOCH MYSTERIES drew 1.389 million viewers (2+) on Feb. 9.
• RICK MERCER REPORT attracted 1.028 million viewers (2+) on Feb. 10.
*Source is Numeris (BBM Canada), Total Canada, 2+
For a full schedule of CBC’s winter programming, visit CBC.ca/Television.
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