RTVE Achieves Highest Prime Time Ratings in 13 Years
RTVE reports its highest prime time ratings in 13 years as key entertainment shows perform well in July 2025.
Key Points
- • RTVE's La 1 achieved an 11.5% prime time share, its best in 13 years.
- • 'El Grand Prix del Verano' averaged a 12.4% rating, becoming the choice for viewers aged 4 to 64.
- • Chenoa's 'Dog House' and Andreu Buenafuente's 'Futuro Imperfecto' also saw strong viewership.
- • New dating show '¿Algo que declarar?' premiered with a 13.3% rating, appealing to young audiences.
In July 2025, Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE) experienced a significant surge in viewership, recording its best prime time share in over a decade. La 1 garnered an impressive 11.5% rating during this period, a milestone that also positioned it as a top choice among Spanish youth, achieving a 10.6% share—the best in two decades. Notably, the channel introduced a diverse array of entertainment formats that resonated well with audiences, leading to these outstanding ratings.
One of the standout programs was 'El Grand Prix del Verano', which returned for its third year, hosted by Ramón García. The show averaged 12.4% with 930,000 viewers, reaching peaks of 1,077,000 including delayed viewings, making it the preferred choice across all age groups between 4 and 64 years. Among younger audiences, the show scored a remarkable 28.9% share.
Another notable success was Chenoa's 'Dog House', a show dedicated to pet adoption, which averaged a 10.7% rating with 771,000 viewers. Its final episode peaked at 12.4% market share and 905,000 viewers.
The late-night talk show 'Futuro Imperfecto', hosted by Andreu Buenafuente, continued to thrive since its debut in May, securing a 10.1% rating and attracting 816,000 viewers in July. It performed particularly well among adults aged 25-64, with a peak of 16.8% share on June 5.
Furthermore, the new dating show '¿Algo que declarar?' premiered with a strong 13.3% rating and 720,000 viewers, appealing especially to younger demographics. Another highlight was 'La Revuelta', which wrapped up its first season with an impressive average of 10% and 1,018,000 viewers.
In the access prime time slot, 'Viaje al centro de la tele' maintained its popularity, attaining a 9.5% share and nearly 2 million unique viewers. La 2 also enjoyed ratings success, achieving a 4.1% share in the afternoon, its best in 15 years, with programs like 'Saber y ganar' appealing to viewers.
Overall, RTVE's programming strategy, which includes a mix of innovative formats and established favorites, has solidified its position within the competitive landscape of Spanish television, reflecting a successful summer for the network.