Last night ABC Entertains was the number one multichannel in 16-39 and number three in 25-54.
So seems to be doing well in the ratings.
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THE CLEANER Season 2
TUESDAY 22 APRIL 8. 30PM
EPISODE 1
Wicky faces the ultimate test of self-control: a job in a pub, after heâs promised his new girlfriend heâll stay off the booze. But resisting a pint is the least of his challenges.
Wicky faces the ultimate test of self-control: a job in a pub, after heâs promised his new girlfriend heâll stay off the booze. Heâs there to clean up the devastation left by a lethal brawl, but as a web of romantic and criminal intrigue slowly unravels around him, Wicky realises thereâs more to this job than just cleaning up blood (and the occasional severed human ear).
Built to Survive, which won an International Emmy Award in 2023, has been sold to National Geographic and will be shown internationally except Australia, USA, Latin American and France.
The article also mentions that Netflix has secured Australian and New Zealand rights to MaveriX.
The motorcross racing drama series, filmed in the Northern Territory, was a co-commission for Netflix and the ABC and has until now aired exclusively on the ABC in Australia and on Netflix for rest of world. Under the revised deal struck by distributor ACTF, Netflix has now secured Australian and New Zealand rights for the series.
It has been 1 year since ABC ME rebranded to ABC Entertains. 
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The Piano UK, hosted by Claudia Winkleman (Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors UK), premieres on ABC Entertains on Sunday, June 15 at 8pm. Lang Lang and Mika featured on the first two seasons, before Lang was replaced by Jon Baptiste for season 3.
ABC Entertains will show season 1 from 2023.
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The Piano UK
Sunday 15 June 8:00 PM
Claudia Winkleman hosts this unforgettable celebration of the UKâs favourite instrument as passionate amateur musicians take to public pianos in train stations across the UK.
What the pianists donât know is that they are being secretly watched by two of the worldâs most respected performers, Lang Lang and Mika.
Who will they choose to play at the iconic Royal Festival Hall? Their search begins in Kingâs Cross St Pancras.
The Piano UK Episode 2
Sunday 22 June 8:00 PM
This weekâs repertoire includes a Chopin lover whose built a street piano on wheels; a boy banging out Ibiza classics for his Dad; and a truly unique girl whose performance stops the station in its tracks.
What none our pianists know is that they are being secretly watched by two of the worldâs
most respected performers, Lang Lang and Mika.Who will they invite to play at the iconic Royal Festival Hall?
THE PIANO UK - EPISODE 3
SUNDAY 29 JUNE 8.00PM
Claudia Winklemanâs nationwide search for outstanding amateur pianists pulls into Glasgow Central Station.
This weekâs lineup includes local jazz legend Stanley, an 86 year old father of eleven; an Elton John playing YouTube star; and a boogie woogie biker with blood on her hands.
THE PIANO UK - EPISODE 4
SUNDAY 6 JULY 8.00PM
The nationwide search for Britainâs most talented amateur pianists arrives at its final stop â Birmingham New Street Station.
Claudia and the British public are entertained by a toe tapping Jerry Lee Lewis hit; a unique Harry Styles cover; and get misty eyed when a Welsh retiree takes us on a trip down memory lane.
The promotion photo for episode 4 of The Piano UK is pretty ironic. Although it is partly obscured by the direction sign, you can see the banner on the top left which read âGoodbye from Birmingham. Next stop, Victoria 2026â, referring to the next Commonwealth Games. Well the Games are going to Glasgow next year after Daniel Andrews announced in July 2023 that his state would not host the event.
i thought they are going to Scotland?
Ah yes, to Glasgow to be exact.
THE PIANO UK S 1 - EPISODE 5
SUNDAY 13 JULY 8.00 PM
Itâs the final concert at The Royal Festival Hall. Can Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang get our four amateur pianists ready for the biggest performance of their lives?
Itâs the final concert at The Royal Festival Hall. Can Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang get our four amateur pianists ready for the biggest performance of their lives?
The finalists rehearse and prepare before making the walk out onto one of the worldâs greatest stages in front of a packed house. Who will win the performance of the night?
Mika and Lang Lang have got one last surprise up their sleeves.
THE PIANO UK S 1 - EPISODE 6 FINAL
SUNDAY 20 JULY 8.00 PM
A chance to watch the full final concert from the Royal Festival Hall, featuring performances by Lang Lang, Mika and the four finalists.
Claudia Winkleman hosts this unforgettable celebration of the UKâs favourite instrument as passionate amateur musicians take to public pianos in train stations across the UK.
Last week, the finalists walked out onto one of the worldâs greatest stages in front of a packed house.
This week is a chance to watch the full final concert from the Royal Festival Hall, featuring performances by Lang Lang, Mika and the four finalists.
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A shame that there is no room in the budget for new local content on this channel anymore.
When ABC2 started, there were a few local content that aired. From comedies like âtwentysomethingâ, to small talk shows like that Dr Who Panel show with Rove / a Video Game Show (which name escapes me) / to others.
They werent big shows as such, but enough to bring in some viewers.
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I wish they went back to abc2 and focused on arts and documentaries.
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Dirty Laundry Live was not a bad show.
Itâs a shame that they canât have the finance/scope to use the channel as a launching pad for other shows or formats. ABC2 was where News Breakfast launched, now itâs a critical part of ABCâs news line-up.
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Good Game and Whovians were the shows you refer to
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