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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 2018 Information

The programme showcases crimes solved by the Singapore Police Force and dispenses crime prevention advice to promote public awareness.

Buzzing Hawkers Variety

“Buzzing Hawkers” is Channel 5’s adaption of Channel 8’s wildly successful ‘Buzzing Cashier’ where the hosts will extend a helping hand to struggling hawkers hoping to keep their stalls afloat.

Tanglin Drama

Tanglin is a daily drama that centres on the lives of multiracial and multigenerational families – mainly the Tongs, Bhaskars, Rahmans and Lims.

RenovAID 7 Information

Belinda Lee is back, championing the cause of the needy! In the 7th season of RenovAID, we reach out to an emotional hoarder who has trouble letting go as well as a large family struggling to make ends meet…

Chilli Hunter Variety

Join world traveller and food – adventurer Tyson Mayr on the fiercest, fieriest and scariest culinary quest in Asia.

January 2018 to March 2018 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Channel 5 among People 4+

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Talking Point 2017 Information

With a fresh approach to tackling the issues of the day, Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories.

Designer in the House 2

Variety

Get ready to feast your eyes on home renovations by our bespoke designers as they take mere spaces and transform them into dream homes for our owners.

On The Red Dot 2017 – Recover A Recipe

Information

Four local chefs go on a mission to bring back a recipe that is disappearing from Singapore’s dining tables and reinvent the dish to make us fall in love with it again.

Meat and Greed 2 Information

Join us on a savoury food crawl as we hunt down the best and tastiest meat dishes Singapore has to offer.

Being A Nurse Information

This 6-part reality observational documentary series gives us an intimate look into what exactly it does take to be a nurse.

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 2018

(阿狗狗旺旺过好年)

Variety

Two families from different era (helmed by Mediacorp artistes) will separately anchor the show at two locations – Mediacorp Studio and Chinatown…

My Friends from Afar

(知星人) Drama

Far away in the universe, a planet AMIKUS is facing serious pollution and a depletion of its natural resources…

Thye Hua Kwan Charity Show 2018

(太和观一心一德为善

乐 2018)

Variety

Hosted by Pornsak, news anchor Zhao Wenbei and veteran Hong Kong actor and radio deejay Lawrence Cheng, the three-hour-long programme opened with a song performed by Desmond Ng, Bonnie Loo, Mei Xin and a group of children from THK EIPIC Centres as well as THK Student Care Centres.

118 Reunion

(118 大团圆) Drama

This drama revolves around the original cast of “118”, telling the story of love and kinship.

Mind Matters

(心。情) Drama

Looking back at five years ago, Zhou JinShu was a rising celebrity psychiatrist and one of the sought-after psychiatrists in the social elites’ circle…

January 2018 to March 2018 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Channel 8 among People 4+

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Doppelganger

(入侵者) Drama

After being betrayed by good friend, Tian Shun, Li Wei kills him out of anger. He goes on a cruise, with the thought of ending his life but meets Li Rui Ming…

Chingay 2018

(妆艺大遊行 2018) Variety

Watch the Chingay Parade Singapore 2018 – the largest street performance and float parade in Asia.

The Sheng Siong Show

(缤纷万千在昇菘) Variety

The Sheng Siong Show is back! Be entertained as this live variety show brings to you popular children’s singing competition, games and performances from local and foreign artistes.

What's In The Fridge? 2

(冰箱的秘密 2)

Variety

"What's In The Fridge" is back. The challenge has upgraded. Let us continue to explore the secrets of health and the delicious!

Tuesday Report – A Moment in Light and

Shadow

(星期二特写:

光影回音)

Information

This new series of “Tuesday Report” features various players in the local arts scenes which include television, movies, getai, nanyin, and Chinese orchestra, showing the characteristics of Singapore’s artistic style.

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

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Deluxe-licious

(有何贵食) Information

There are many cuisines and ingredients that are known to everyone by their jaw-dropping price tags, but the chance to taste them are exclusive to the richest among us.

Move On 2

(放下 2) Information

There is one case study in each episode. The focus is on what he/she needs to let go of in order to move on.

New Year, Old Taste

(年味) Information

Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival, which is celebrated with a feast. This programme will lead audience to regain the old customs and delicacies of yesteryears.

Forgotten Youths

(边缘青年) Information

From school bullies in Japan to net addicts in China and acid victims in Cambodia, “Forgotten Youths” meets these youths and sheds light on the juvenile situations in the most heartfelt and poignant way.

Hey DJ

(校园新声代) Information

“Hey DJ” is a YES 933 transmedia talent search competition where all 9 DJs combed the grounds of 5 local tertiaries (NTU, LASALLE College of the Arts, SP, SUTD and ITE College Central) to search for the ultimate student representatives of their institutions!

January 2018 to March 2018 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Channel U among People 15+

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Voices

(听我说) Information

Voices is an investigative talk show which delves deep into current issues that Singaporeans face.

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

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Raffles: Remaking An Icon

Information

Raffles: Remaking an Icon is an exclusive invitation to this grand hotel in Singapore as it undergoes the most extensive restoration and renovation in its 130-year history.

Blueprint for Survival Information

"Blueprint for Survival" is a three-part documentary series showcasing crises that threatened Singapore's survival and how rising to meet these challenges strengthened and sharpened the mettle of Singaporeans.

On The Red Dot 2017 – Recover A Recipe

Information

Four local chefs go on a mission to bring back a recipe that is disappearing from Singapore’s dining tables and reinvent the dish to make us fall in love with it again.

Savouring the Future Information

Savouring the Future is an eight-part series about the future of Singapore food SMEs.

China on Film Information

Renowned cinematographer Christopher Doyle voices this 2-part documentary about China from the late Qing dynasty to the pre CCP period.

January 2018 to March 2018 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Channel NewsAsia among People 15+

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On The Red Dot 2017 – Wonderkids

Information

Four children with four exceptional gifts – a computer genius, a violin virtuoso, a star gymnast and a math marvel. What is it like to be one in 100,000 or even one in a million?

Undercover Asia 5 – Heist

Information

In Heist, we travel across 3 continents for the story of how a gang of cyber criminals was able to steal US$81 million from the Bangladesh government, transfer the money through fake bank accounts in Manila, and then launder the money on the gambling floors of high-end casinos in the Philippines.

Don't Make Us Invisible

Information

Bus driver on your commute to work, the cleaner in your office, the construction workers labouring away – in this ambitious series, we tackle social invisibility by telling their stories.

Looking Ahead Information

The world is changing fast and keeping up takes foresight and planning. In Singapore, what is being done to ensure that we stay relevant when it comes to global competitiveness?

In Pursuit of Magic: Glamping Adventures

Information

In Pursuit of Magic is an 8-part travel lifestyle series exploring sustainable tourism through luxury camping or glamping in locations across Asia.

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

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Upside Down Drama

Up Side Down is hilarious sitcom about life, relationships and dance. Set against the humble backdrop of an old but quaint shop house, this small dance school becomes “home" to a bunch of socially unconventional kids with great hidden talent.

okto Cup 2017 Variety

Okto Cup is Singapore’s biggest futsal tournament for kids!

Junction Tree Season 3 – Eng/Chinese

(家在大树下3)

Information

Junction Tree is a preschool bilingual series targeted at five and six-year-olds who come from a predominantly English-speaking home environment.

Counting with Paula Season 3

Information

Counting with Paula makes learning about numbers, counting and shapes, fun, easy and entertaining.

January 2018 to March 2018 – Top 10 Local Children Programmes on Okto among Children 4-12

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Junction Tree Season 3 – Eng/Tamil

Information


Junction Tree Season 3 – Eng/Malay

Information


Ollie & Friends Sr 4 Information

Ollie is back! In this brand new series, he takes us on exciting adventures in the okto-copter.

Hiccup and Sneeze Sr 3 Information

Bibi lives in a special house in a place that is both familiar and slightly strange. Hiccup and Sneeze are two young forest monsters that snuck in one day and never left! Together, they explore their woodland world, with all its colours, sights and smells.

Oh Ollie! Information

Ollie is the sunshine of Oktopolis. In fact, rain parts to make way for him! But when a bout of unstoppable hiccups cast a gloom over Ollie, it’s his friend’s turn to help him shake it off!

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

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Kisah Tok Kadi 2 Drama

Kisah Tok Kadi is a light-hearted drama series that revolves around the life of a popular newly married wedding solemniser, Shahrul.

Juara Memasak Milenia

Variety

What sets this season apart from the other is, the contestants are much younger with vibrant personalities. They are brave enough to create fusion dishes that are not only tasty but also presenting the best plating in the whole history of “Juara Memasak”.

Jejak Jenayah 2017 (Crimewatch 2017)

Information

Crimewatch showcases Police’s solved cases, appeals for public help for unsolved cases and provides bite sized anti-crime advisories.

Sinaran Hati 2018 - Membina Sinar

Harapan Variety

A gala-charity concert organised by TAA and Suria through Sinaran Hati (Ray of Hope) in aid of the less fortunate community.

Juara Mic Junior Variety

Juara Mic Junior is Suria’s inaugural mega children’s singing competition that discovers talented individuals, materializing their dreams in becoming the next singing sensation in Suria.

January 2018 to March 2018 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Suria among Malays 4+

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En Bloc Drama

The series take a look into the lives of the residents. Riveting stories of jealousy, revenge, suspicion and misunderstanding lurk behind closed doors and threaten to spill as well as implicate other neighbours…

Manja 2 Information

Manja is an info magazine programme that offer viewers a weekly dosage of life’s essentials, which include food, general information, travelling tips, entertainment news, fashion styles and other life-needs.

Jasa Aktivis Information

With all the negative global news happening every day, is our world even a safe place anymore? Jasa Aktivis proves that there are still many great people doing plenty of inspiring work to make our world a better place.

Kiut Miut Drama

MAN (Suhaimi Yusof), a recently divorced private investigator who not only has to deal with raising his two children as a single father, also struggles to manage his failing investigative firm…

Kembara Kasih 3 Information

Kembara Kasih 3 reveals the journey of volunteers through the eyes of our Host on mobile hospitals, to bring healthcare to the poor in Asia and Africa.

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

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Vivegam Information

Vivegam is a fun-filled gameshow in which a family or friends in groups of three will answer a variety of multiple choice questions and ultimately stand a chance to walk away with a grand prize of $13,000!

Azhagiya Theevey Information

Travel the globe with our island-hopper, Varman, as he unravels what you must do, see and try in the island cities across Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

Muthalnilai Paniyaalargal (Frontliners)

Information

Catch a glimpse of the extraordinary experiences of Home Team National Servicemen who like others before them, serve on the frontlines and play a vital role in keep Singapore safe and secure.

Vettai 4 Drama

DSP Seelan and DSP Pradeep put together a new taskforce comprising Inspectors Maya, Suhas, Swathi and Dhayal…

Hello Hello Sugama 2 Information

The show aims to bring viewers on a journey to explore an array of topics associated with wellness such as healthy lifestyle, cooking, exercise, nutrition and some current trends in lifestyle.

January 2018 to March 2018 – Top 10 Local Programmes on Vasantham among Indians 4+

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Acham Yenbathu Madamaiyada

Variety

12 contestants will live in an Island for 15 days while competing in physically and mentally challenging tasks against each other to win the title and $10,000 prize money!

Yaathumaagi Drama

“Yaathumaagi” is the struggle of women in a cut-throat corporate world. An unexpected tragedy throws a happy family into turmoil and uncertainties. Shakti, the daughter, picks up the pieces and accepts the challenge of stepping up to lead a family business…

Maalai Maalai Vasantham 3

Variety

Old evergreen songs to latest groovy beats! Evergreen singers to new singers! Hot, fast numbers to melody songs!

Kutra Kannkaanippu 2017

(Crimewatch 2017) Information

Crimewatch showcases Police’s solved cases, appeals for public help for unsolved cases and provides bite sized anti-crime advisories.

Ethiroli 14 Information

Ethiroli 14 goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

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

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