2019 (jan to mar) top 10 local programmes on fta tv ... · source of viewership ranking: sg-tam...

Source of Viewership Ranking: SG-TAM

Source of Photo and Synopsis: Toggle.sg (copyright by Mediacorp)

• Viewership figures are based on first telecast only (i.e. repeated series/ episodes are excluded), across 3 key genres – (1) Information, (2) Variety and (3) Drama.

• Titles were ranked based on Average Daily Ratings according to each channel’s target demography.

• “Average Daily Ratings’ is the average number of viewers tuned in at any one point during the programme’s telecast across all episodes on a daily basis.

• *Subject to the availability of on-demand viewing options.

Rank Programme Genre Synopsis

Crimewatch Information

The programme showcases crimes solved by the

Singapore Police Force and dispenses crime prevention

advice to promote public awareness.

Wild City: Forest Life Information

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, “Forest Life”

explores Singapore’s forests on the fringes of the city,

where the jungle harbours some fascinating species,

including many that have never been filmed before.

Kin Drama

“Kin” is a long form drama about the complexities of life,

love and family relationships in contemporary Singapore.

Talking Point Information

With a fresh approach to tackling the issues of the day,

“Talking Point” investigates a current issues or events,

offering different perspectives to local stories.

Savouring the Future Information

“Savouring the Future” is an 8-part series about the

future of Singapore food SMEs that are innovating to

cope with the challenges posed by the local market and

to become globally competitive.

January 2019 to March 2019 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Channel 5 among People 4+

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Don't Make Us

Invisible

Information

Bus driver. Cleaner. Construction worker. Seemingly

unimportant guys with seemingly simple professions.

Many of these crucial individuals are more often than

not, the most invisible in our society. The series tackles

social invisibility by telling their stories.

Lights. Camera.

Singapore

(Film belt)

Drama

From award-winning films, heartfelt films, to spooky

films and more, celebrate Singapore stories by

Singaporeans for Singaporeans.

On The Red Dot –

Singapore Snapshots Information

To mark Singapore's bicentennial commemoration this

year, “On The Red Dot – Singapore Snapshots” dives into

the archives of a local photographer to uncover an aspect

of Singapore's social history on the cusp of fading from

living memory.

Weird Food Diaries Information

Avid food traveller Rosalyn Lee goes in search of Asia’s

most bizarre eats. From slimy swamp worms to live

delicacies, Rosalynn explores the stories behind these

strange foods.

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Emergency! Information

Hosted by Tay Ping Hui, “Emergency!” aims to educate

the public on what to do during various types of

emergencies. Featuring medical experts, SCDF rescue

and emergency officers, as well as victims’ personal

accounts.

Visit <https://tv.toggle.sg/en/channel5> to view these and other programmes from Channel 5*

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Lunar New Year’s Eve

Special 2019 (猪饱饱欢乐迎肥年) Variety

Join local celebrities in ushering in the Year of the Pig

with zodiac analyses, exciting martial arts, lion dance and

sand art performance.

Remembering Aloysius

(天使，谢谢你来过 - 缅怀冯伟衷)

Information

A special tribute to remember home-grown artiste,

Aloysius Pang, a kind-hearted, filial, and hard-working

man who loved his parents and was dedicated to his

career.

SPD Charity Show

2019 Variety

Local and international artistes will partner with SPD

beneficiaries to help reach the event’s fundraising goal

of S$3.8 million.

Hello From The Other

Side ( 阴错阳差 ) Drama

In the light-hearted supernatural drama, Rui En plays a

resourceful but money-minded property agent who gets

enlisted by the God of Death (played by Chen Hanwei) to

be part of his team of grim reapers.

Heart To Heart (心点心) Drama

The owner of a teahouse gets into conflict with a

potential buyer who has ill intentions but is saved by a

quick witted young man whom he discovers is his long-

lost son.


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Chingay 2019

(妆艺大游行2019) Variety

The annual Chingay Parade is back for its 47th edition

with a special segment to commemorate Singapore’s

bicentennial. This year’s street parade is hosted by Lee

Teng, Youyi and Yasminne Cheng.

Walk With Me

(谢谢你出现在我的行程里) Drama

Wu Xiu Yu is a full-time socialite whose only

responsibility is to take care of her daughter, Joey.

Having been dependent on her husband all this while, Xiu

Yu falls into depression and is badly affected when her

husband dies.

Tuesday Report –

Relive (星期二特写: 生命加油站) Information

In this 4-parter series, follow Maia Lee, Darren Tan, Ben

Yeo and Chew Chor Meng as they visit shelters and

homes for ex-convicts, abused girls and dementia

patients and see how interrupted lives are steered back

on track.

River Hongbao 2019

(新加坡派 - 春到河畔

2019)

Variety

“River Hongbao” showcases numerous local talents and

various cultural groups of Singapore during the festive

season of Lunar New Year.

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The Sheng Siong Show

24 (缤纷万千在昇菘)

Variety

The live variety show includes a singing competition,

games and performances from local and foreign artistes.

Visit <https://tv.toggle.sg/en/channel8> to view these and other programmes from Channel 8*


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Get Real S15

(实况追击) Information

This one hour investigative documentary travels across

the continent taking a fresh look at old issues,

highlighting trends and triggering debate.

Meat and Greed 2 (无肉不欢 2) Information

Find out the best and tastiest meat dishes Singapore has

to offer – from sizzling charcoal barbecues, fork tender

smoked beef briskets to succulent flame - grilled chicken

and juicy hamburgers.

World Food

(吃。东⻄) Information

Local celebrities, Guo Liang, Axian and Pornsak discuss

about noodles and pastas' history, specialty, evolution,

production and ways of eating in China, Japan, Italy,

Singapore and Malaysia.

Food Secrets

(料理的秘密) Information

Unravel the mystery and mastery of techniques from

cooking the perfect rice to slicing the perfect sashimi.

Schools Unlimited

(求学地图) Information

“Schools Unlimited” will visit different countries to find

Singaporean students and see how they cope with study

life overseas. The program is also a guide for youths who

are interested to study abroad.

January 2019 to March 2019 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Channel U among People 15+

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Business As Usual

(买卖) Information

“Business As Usual” explores the unique trades of the

world, uncovering why they have emerged and revealing

how they closely intertwine with societal changes and

human nature.

Fun with SINGnese

(新语研究所) Information

“Fun with SINGnese” explores how local slang and terms

have been passed down till now, their origins and how

they have been derived.

Food Empire

(美食世家) Information

“Food Empire” uncovers the evolving story behind the

next generation of hawkers, chefs and food

entrepreneurs keeping the fire strong in the many

kitchens of our island.

Magic Chef

(料理人生) Drama

Celebrity chef, David Foo was once celebrated for his

culinary prowess yet disliked for his arrogant and prickly

personality. However, a terrible accident forces David to

withdraw from the limelight and face new demands as a

private chef for hire.

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Fresh Takes – The

Playbook

(新登场) Drama

“Fresh Takes – The Playbook” is a series of 10 local short

films directed and produced by local artistes Bryan

Wong, Romeo Tan, Shane Pow, Priscelia Chan, Joanne

Peh and Ian Fang.

Visit <https://tv.toggle.sg/en/channelu> to view these and other programmes from Channel U*


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Wild City: Forest Life

Information

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, “Wild City: Forest

Life” explores Singapore’s forests on the fringes of the

city, where the jungle harbours some fascinating species,

including many that have never been filmed before.

Singapore on Film

Information

“Singapore on Film” explores the earliest footage of

Singapore, dating back to 1900. Much of the archive has

never been seen before, and has been specially restored

and digitised by the British Film Institute.

Undercover Asia 6 –

Fish Wars Information

The episode “Fish Wars” investigates the mass

production of this class of fish also known as dory, basa

fish, and catfish.


The Forgers Information

Watch the exclusive interview with ‘The Doctor’ - one of

the world’s most notorious passport forgers, as he

speaks from inside the prison walls in Thailand.


Evaporated People Information

Every year, nearly 100,000 Japanese vanish without a

trace. This episode investigates what drives them to

engineer their own disappearances.

January 2019 to March 2019 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Channel NewsAsia among People 15+

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On the Red Dot –

Singapore Snapshots

Information

“On The Red Dot – Singapore Snapshot”’ dives into the

archives of a local photographer to uncover an aspect of

Singapore's social history on the cusp of fading from

living memory.

Why It Matters 2

Information

Host Joshua Lim returns with a brand new season of

“Why It Matters”. Change the way you see your world,

as he deconstructs complex concepts with his offbeat

approach and cutting-edge visual effects.

New Era of Beauty

Information

This programme explores the rise of K-beauty in the last

decade and a peek behind the scenes into some of South

Korean leading beauty brands.

On the Red Dot – Risky

Business

Information

“On The Red Dot – Risky Business” brings stories of

people who risk their lives in one of the world’s most

dangerous jobs.

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In Search of Umami

Information

Host Robert Allison, travels from Seoul and Busan, to

Hanoi, Singapore, Kelantan and Kuala Lumpur to peel

open the umami secrets of home-grown dishes, local

condiments and sauces.

Visit <https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand> to view these and other programmes from Channel NewsAsia*


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Backward Race Information

“Backward Race” is a fast-paced children’s TV game show

that pits two teams against each other in their

knowledge and stamina around some of Singapore’s best

loved heritage sites.

Word Whiz or Slime Pit Information

The mysterious Dr Slime is kidnapping children and

turning them into his mindless thralls! And the only way

to escape his slimy clutches is to solve all his puzzles and

beat him at his own game!

Basic Mini-tary

Training Information

Nine brave kids find out what it takes to undergo national

service when they enlist for Basic Mini-tary Training.

Together with a parent and a buddy, the recruits are

trained in combat, survival, fitness and discipline.

Museum Mysteries Information

Time-travelling historian and explorer extraordinaire,

Captain Mer Lai En, is on a quest to recruit crew members

to join him on his artefact collecting.

January 2019 to March 2019 – Top 10 Local Children Programmes on okto among Children 4-12

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Totally Totto Drama

“Totally Totto” is a live action series with an adorable

puppet and animation-filled segments that brings

science to your fingertips.

Exlosers 2 Drama

Daryl, Clandestino, Mundi and Janice are the undisputed

losers in school. But there is a catch - each one of them

holds special powers that they are not supposed to

reveal.

Junction Tree 5 -

Eng/Tamil Information

“Junction Tree” is a preschool bilingual series targeted at

pre-schoolers who come from a predominantly English-

speaking home environment.

Junction Tree 5 –

Eng/Chinese Information

“Junction Tree’’ is a preschool bilingual series targeted at



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Junction Tree 5 –

Eng/Malay Information

“Junction Tree” is a preschool bilingual series targeted at











Don’t try this at home Information

While kids play and learn, they're sometimes being told

to do things that they just do not like. In this series, they

will see why they should or should not do things they're

told, as demonstrated by hosts Nikki Muller and Aiken

Chia.

Visit <https://tv.toggle.sg/en/okto> to view these and other programmes from Okto*










Pesta Perdana 2019 Variety

Hosted by multi-talented actor, director and host,

Khairudin Samsudin, the 15th edition of the biennial

awards show will see talents competing in performance

and creative categories.

Jejak Jenayah 2018

(Crimewatch 2018) Information




Sri Bella Drama

A group of middle-aged women face issues and conflicts

among themselves as a choir group to stay relevant

within the industry.

Rintihan Hati Drama

Fazli and Fitri live with their uncle whose wife Suzanna,

ill-treats them. Fazli is chased out by Suzanna who

accuses him of stealing. Years later, Fitri is hopeful that

they will be reunited one day.

Kek Champion Variety

In this reality baking competition, 10 of Singapore's

home-bakers battle out in the kitchen to be declared the

winner.

January 2019 to March 2019 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Suria among Malays 4+

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Dansa Mania Variety

A dance competition where participants compete in

various dance categories for $10,000 cash prize.

Rapuh Drama

A family many trials after the entry of an unfamiliar

person into the family. When the family is able to get

past the betrayals done in the past and move on, a

shocking truth is revealed.

Reka Information

An Interior Styling competition, where contestants

compete in shipping containers. Contestants’ creativity

and imagination gets put to the test in unorthodox

situations, eventually unleashing the true champion.

Sentuhan Harapan Information

Hosted by Fiza O, “Sentuhan Harapan” uncovers the

plights and struggles of vulnerable communities

suffering from violence and injustice.

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Manja 3 Information

“Manja” returns with a third season with four new faces

– Fadli Kamsani, Farhana M Noor, Danial Ashriq and Lydia

Asyiqin – who hosts the latest that’s related to fashion,

lifestyle and entertainment!

Visit <https://tv.toggle.sg/en/suria> to view these and other programmes from Suria*


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Ms V Supreme 2019 Variety

“Ms V Supreme” is a reality-based beauty pageant

aimed at finding the next cohort of female artistes to

carry forth the legacy of Vasantham.

Kutra Kannkaanippu

2018

(Crimewatch 2018)

Variety




Vasantham Live

Swasam 2019 Variety

Featuring our very own Singapore talents Shabir,

Suthasini, Elamaran, and special performances by

Anthony Daasan from India and Malaysian singing

sensation Santesh. The musical extravaganza features

live renditions of popular songs.

Thamizhae Vannakam

2019 Variety

“Thamizhae Vanakkam 2019”, the launch event of this

year's Tamil Language Festival, was held on 24 March

2019 at the MES Theatre at Mediacorp.

January 2019 to March 2019 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Vasantham among Indians 4+

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Kanavu Meipada 2 Information

This 13-ep travelogue series is hosted by Udaya

Soundari. She surprises 13 deserving people with

a holiday of a lifetime and travels across Asia with

them.

Theerpugal 4 Information

“Theerpugal” is a series that takes a deeper look at the

crimes committed in Singapore. Lawyers, criminals and

those involved in the crime will be sharing their point

of view about the crime committed.

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Adayaalam Information

This series looks at cultural icons - their history, the

way they exist today in Singapore, and also goes back

to India to make linkages with the icon as it is seen in

India.

Uyire Drama

An ex-military officer father, a kind and supportive

mother, three smart and capable daughters - Raagavan

and his family seem to have it all - happiness, wealth

and an unshakeable family bond. Secrets get revealed

that threaten to break apart the family.

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Adukku Veetu

Annasamy Drama

“Adukku Veetu Annasamy” is about a couple of

families who have just made their shift from a

Kampong to a HDB flat in the early 70s! How they

survive their new neighbourhood with all their various

differences and feuds, forms the crux of this comedy

drama.

Kannum Kannum

Kollaiyadithal Drama

This series explores love, the shapes it takes, the ways

it changes us and the exhilarating and often terrifying

ride it takes us on. It is the journey of 4 as they navigate

life, love and heartbreak.

Visit <https://tv.toggle.sg/en/vasantham> to view these and other programmes from Vasantham*


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