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

Rank Programme Genre Synopsis The programme showcases crimes solved by the 1 Singapore Police Force and dispenses crime prevention Crimewatch 2018 Information advice to promote public awareness.

“Buzzing Hawkers” is Channel 5’s adaption of Channel 8’s wildly successful ‘Buzzing Cashier’ where the hosts will 2 Buzzing Hawkers Variety extend a helping hand to struggling hawkers hoping to keep their stalls afloat. Tanglin is a daily drama that centres on the lives of multiracial and multigenerational families – mainly the 3 Tanglin Drama Tongs, Bhaskars, Rahmans and Lims.

Belinda Lee is back, championing the cause of the needy! In the 7th season of RenovAID, we reach out to an 4 RenovAID 7 Information emotional hoarder who has trouble letting go as well as a large family struggling to make ends meet… Join world traveller and food – adventurer Tyson Mayr on the fiercest, fieriest and scariest culinary quest in Asia. 5 Chilli Hunter Variety

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.

With a fresh approach to tackling the issues of the day, Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, 6 Talking Point 2017 Information offering different perspectives to local stories.

Get ready to feast your eyes on home renovations by our Designer in the House bespoke designers as they take mere spaces and 7 Variety 2 transform them into dream homes for our owners.

Four local chefs go on a mission to bring back a recipe On The Red Dot 2017 that is disappearing from Singapore’s dining tables and 8 Information – Recover A Recipe reinvent the dish to make us fall in love with it again.

Join us on a savoury food crawl as we hunt down the best and tastiest meat dishes Singapore has to offer. 9 Meat and Greed 2 Information

This 6-part reality observational documentary series gives us an intimate look into what exactly it does take to 10 Being A Nurse Information be a nurse.

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

Rank Programme Genre Synopsis Lunar New Year's Eve Two families from different era (helmed by Mediacorp 1 artistes) will separately anchor the show at two locations Special 2018 Variety – Mediacorp Studio and Chinatown… (阿狗狗旺旺过好年)

Far away in the universe, a planet AMIKUS is facing My Friends from Afar serious pollution and a depletion of its natural 2 Drama (知星人) resources…

Hosted by Pornsak, news anchor Zhao Wenbei and Thye Hua Kwan veteran Hong Kong actor and radio deejay Lawrence 3 Charity Show 2018 Cheng, the three-hour-long programme opened with a Variety (太和观一心一德为善 song performed by Desmond Ng, Bonnie Loo, Mei Xin 乐 2018) and a group of children from THK EIPIC Centres as well as THK Student Care Centres. This drama revolves around the original cast of “118”, 118 Reunion telling the story of love and kinship. 4 Drama (118 大团圆)

Looking back at five years ago, Zhou JinShu was a rising Mind Matters celebrity psychiatrist and one of the sought-after 5 Drama (心。情) psychiatrists in the social elites’ circle…

After being betrayed by good friend, Tian Shun, Li Wei Doppelganger kills him out of anger. He goes on a cruise, with the 6 Drama (入侵者) thought of ending his life but meets Li Rui Ming…

Watch the Chingay Parade Singapore 2018 – the largest Chingay 2018 street performance and float parade in Asia. 7 Variety (妆艺大遊行 2018)

The Sheng Siong Show is back! Be entertained as this live The Sheng Siong Show variety show brings to you popular children’s singing 8 Variety (缤纷万千在昇菘) competition, games and performances from local and foreign artistes. What's In The Fridge? "What's In The Fridge" is back. The challenge has upgraded. Let us continue to explore the secrets of 9 2 Variety health and the delicious! (冰箱的秘密 2)

Tuesday Report – A This new series of “Tuesday Report” features various 10 Moment in Light and players in the local arts scenes which include television, movies, getai, nanyin, and Chinese orchestra, showing Shadow Information (星期二特写: the characteristics of Singapore’s artistic style.

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

Rank Programme Genre Synopsis There are many cuisines and ingredients that are known 1 Deluxe-licious to everyone by their jaw-dropping price tags, but the Information (有何贵食) chance to taste them are exclusive to the richest among us. There is one case study in each episode. The focus is on Move On 2 what he/she needs to let go of in order to move on. 2 Information (放下 2)

Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival, which New Year, Old Taste is celebrated with a feast. This programme will lead 3 Information (年味) audience to regain the old customs and delicacies of yesteryears. From school bullies in Japan to net addicts in China and Forgotten Youths acid victims in Cambodia, “Forgotten Youths” meets 4 Information (边缘青年) these youths and sheds light on the juvenile situations in the most heartfelt and poignant way. “Hey DJ” is a YES 933 transmedia talent search

5 Hey DJ competition where all 9 DJs combed the grounds of 5 Information local tertiaries (NTU, LASALLE College of the Arts, SP, (校园新声代) SUTD and ITE College Central) to search for the ultimate student representatives of their institutions!

Voices is an investigative talk show which delves deep Voices into current issues that Singaporeans face. 6 Information (听我说)

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

Rank Programme Genre Synopsis Raffles: Remaking an Icon is an exclusive invitation to this 1 Raffles: Remaking An grand hotel in Singapore as it undergoes the most Information Icon extensive restoration and renovation in its 130-year history. "Blueprint for Survival" is a three-part documentary series showcasing crises that threatened Singapore's 2 Blueprint for Survival Information survival and how rising to meet these challenges strengthened and sharpened the mettle of Singaporeans. Four local chefs go on a mission to bring back a recipe On The Red Dot 2017 that is disappearing from Singapore’s dining tables and 3 Information – Recover A Recipe reinvent the dish to make us fall in love with it again.

Savouring the Future is an eight-part series about the future of Singapore food SMEs. 4 Savouring the Future Information

Renowned cinematographer Christopher Doyle voices this 2-part documentary about China from the late Qing 5 China on Film Information dynasty to the pre CCP period.

Four children with four exceptional gifts – a computer On The Red Dot 2017 genius, a violin virtuoso, a star gymnast and a math 6 Information – Wonderkids marvel. What is it like to be one in 100,000 or even one in a million? In Heist, we travel across 3 continents for the story of 7 how a gang of cyber criminals was able to steal US$81 Undercover Asia 5 – million from the Bangladesh government, transfer the Information Heist money through fake bank accounts in Manila, and then launder the money on the gambling floors of high-end casinos in the Philippines. Bus driver on your commute to work, the cleaner in your Don't Make Us office, the construction workers labouring away – in this 8 Information Invisible ambitious series, we tackle social invisibility by telling their stories. The world is changing fast and keeping up takes foresight and planning. In Singapore, what is being done to ensure 9 Looking Ahead Information that we stay relevant when it comes to global competitiveness? In Pursuit of Magic is an 8-part travel lifestyle series In Pursuit of Magic: exploring sustainable tourism through luxury camping or 10 Information Glamping Adventures glamping in locations across Asia.

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

Rank Programme Genre Synopsis Up Side Down is hilarious sitcom about life, relationships 1 and dance. Set against the humble backdrop of an old but Upside Down Drama quaint shop house, this small dance school becomes “home" to a bunch of socially unconventional kids with great hidden talent. Okto Cup is Singapore’s biggest futsal tournament for kids! 2 okto Cup 2017 Variety

Junction Tree Season 3 Junction Tree is a preschool bilingual series targeted at five and six-year-olds who come from a predominantly 3 – Eng/Chinese Information English-speaking home environment. (家在大树下3)

Counting with Paula makes learning about numbers, Counting with Paula counting and shapes, fun, easy and entertaining. 4 Information Season 3

Junction Tree is a preschool bilingual series targeted at Junction Tree Season 3 five and six-year-olds who come from a predominantly 5 Information – Eng/Tamil English-speaking home environment.

Junction Tree is a preschool bilingual series targeted at Junction Tree Season 3 five and six-year-olds who come from a predominantly 6 Information – Eng/Malay English-speaking home environment.

Ollie is back! In this brand new series, he takes us on exciting adventures in the okto-copter. 7 Ollie & Friends Sr 4 Information

Bibi lives in a special house in a place that is both familiar 8 and slightly strange. Hiccup and Sneeze are two young Hiccup and Sneeze Sr 3 Information forest monsters that snuck in one day and never left! Together, they explore their woodland world, with all its colours, sights and smells. Ollie is the sunshine of Oktopolis. In fact, rain parts to make way for him! But when a bout of unstoppable 9 Oh Ollie! Information hiccups cast a gloom over Ollie, it’s his friend’s turn to help him shake it off! #Less than 10 programme titles available for ranking in the period of review.

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

Rank Programme Genre Synopsis Kisah Tok Kadi is a light-hearted drama series that 1 revolves around the life of a popular newly married Kisah Tok Kadi 2 Drama wedding solemniser, Shahrul.

What sets this season apart from the other is, the contestants are much younger with vibrant personalities. 2 Juara Memasak Variety They are brave enough to create fusion dishes that are Milenia not only tasty but also presenting the best plating in the whole history of “Juara Memasak”. Crimewatch showcases Police’s solved cases, appeals for Jejak Jenayah 2017 public help for unsolved cases and provides bite sized 3 Information (Crimewatch 2017) anti-crime advisories.

A gala-charity concert organised by TAA and Suria Sinaran Hati 2018 - through Sinaran Hati (Ray of Hope) in aid of the less 4 Membina Sinar Variety fortunate community. Harapan

Juara Mic Junior is Suria’s inaugural mega children’s singing competition that discovers talented individuals, 5 Juara Mic Junior Variety materializing their dreams in becoming the next singing sensation in Suria.

The series take a look into the lives of the residents. Riveting stories of jealousy, revenge, suspicion and 6 En Bloc Drama misunderstanding lurk behind closed doors and threaten to spill as well as implicate other neighbours… Manja is an info magazine programme that offer viewers a weekly dosage of life’s essentials, which include food, 7 Manja 2 Information general information, travelling tips, entertainment news, fashion styles and other life-needs. With all the negative global news happening every day, is our world even a safe place anymore? Jasa Aktivis 8 Jasa Aktivis Information proves that there are still many great people doing plenty of inspiring work to make our world a better place. MAN (Suhaimi Yusof), a recently divorced private investigator who not only has to deal with raising his two 9 Kiut Miut Drama children as a single father, also struggles to manage his failing investigative firm… Kembara Kasih 3 reveals the journey of volunteers through the eyes of our Host on mobile hospitals, to 10 Kembara Kasih 3 Information bring healthcare to the poor in Asia and Africa.

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

Rank Programme Genre Synopsis Vivegam is a fun-filled gameshow in which a family or 1 friends in groups of three will answer a variety of Vivegam Information multiple choice questions and ultimately stand a chance to walk away with a grand prize of $13,000! Travel the globe with our island-hopper, Varman, as he unravels what you must do, see and try in the island cities 2 Azhagiya Theevey Information across Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

Catch a glimpse of the extraordinary experiences of Muthalnilai Home Team National Servicemen who like others before 3 Paniyaalargal Information them, serve on the frontlines and play a vital role in keep (Frontliners) Singapore safe and secure. DSP Seelan and DSP Pradeep put together a new taskforce comprising Inspectors Maya, Suhas, Swathi and 4 Vettai 4 Drama Dhayal…

The show aims to bring viewers on a journey to explore an array of topics associated with wellness such as 5 Hello Hello Sugama 2 Information healthy lifestyle, cooking, exercise, nutrition and some current trends in lifestyle.

12 contestants will live in an Island for 15 days while Acham Yenbathu competing in physically and mentally challenging tasks 6 Variety Madamaiyada against each other to win the title and $10,000 prize money! “Yaathumaagi” is the struggle of women in a cut-throat 7 corporate world. An unexpected tragedy throws a happy Yaathumaagi Drama family into turmoil and uncertainties. Shakti, the daughter, picks up the pieces and accepts the challenge of stepping up to lead a family business… Old evergreen songs to latest groovy beats! Evergreen Maalai Maalai singers to new singers! Hot, fast numbers to melody 8 Variety Vasantham 3 songs!

Crimewatch showcases Police’s solved cases, appeals for Kutra Kannkaanippu public help for unsolved cases and provides bite sized 9 2017 Information anti-crime advisories. (Crimewatch 2017)

Ethiroli 14 goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world. 10 Ethiroli 14 Information

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