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RTVE Defends 'La familia de la tele' Despite Plunging Ratings and €6M Price Tag

President José Pablo López has asked for more time to boost ratings after a formal complaint accused the show of undermining RTVE’s credibility.

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Overview

  • RTVE agreed to pay La Osa Producciones €6.05 million for up to 65 episodes, though delays cut the broadcast count to 57 and held the per-episode cost at €87,752.
  • Six presenters earn between €950 and €1,616 per day, while eight daily collaborators receive up to €1,150, accounting for over €1.8 million of the budget.
  • The RTVE Informative Council filed a complaint over the show's coverage of the Vatican conclave, warning it could erode the network’s journalistic credibility.
  • Since its May 5 premiere, La familia de la tele has averaged audience shares below 6%, often ranking as La 1’s fourth or fifth choice in the afternoon slot.
  • In a congressional appearance, López defended the program’s public service value and said he will reevaluate its future in one month if ratings do not improve.