Nine's Schapelle switch: TV viewers are the real losers in this ratings war

By Michael Idato
Updated February 7 2014 - 6:16pm, first published 3:51pm
Ratings gold? Krew Boylan (centre) as Schapelle Corby in a scene from the <i>Schapelle</i> telemovie. Photo: Supplied
Ratings gold? Krew Boylan (centre) as Schapelle Corby in a scene from the <i>Schapelle</i> telemovie. Photo: Supplied
Moved to Sunday: a scene from Schapelle. Photo: Supplied
Moved to Sunday: a scene from Schapelle. Photo: Supplied
Luke Arnold as iconic rock star Michael Hutchence in <i>INXS: Never Tear Us Apart</i>.
Luke Arnold as iconic rock star Michael Hutchence in <i>INXS: Never Tear Us Apart</i>.

IT'S an act of pure programming bastardry. And, as usual, it's the audience that loses out.

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