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Lost without Lost? Ask TV Genius!

Thursday, March 09, 2006, posted by Tom Weiss
Can't wait to see the new series of Lost? Then sign up to receive an email or SMS alert as soon as it comes to UK screens. The US show is such a big hit with users of TV Genius (http://www.tvgenius.co.uk), the intelligent search engine for UK television, that a special service especially for Lost fans has been introduced.

'There are always surprises in terms of what UK television viewers are seeking, but we've been bowled over by the strength of interest in Lost,' says Tom Weiss, CEO of TV Genius. 'We know it's coming back for another series this summer. People who can't wait to find Lost can sign up for an SMS or email reminder when the new series appears. We know there'll be millions of happy viewers when it's back on screen.'

Apart from Lost, The Bill, 'dance' (rather than football or sex!) and James Blunt are the favourite searches amongst users of TV Genius, based on the latest quarterly set of figures. Lost came top in search terms, while dance is the most popular theme and James Blunt is the person users most want to see.

Receive a reminder by email or SMS when Lost returns by visiting http://www.tvgenius.co.uk and searching for 'Lost Series 2'.

Notes for editors
TV Genius (http://www.tvgenius.co.uk) was developed by Tom Weiss, a vice president of T-Mobile and former developer of scientific instruments and computer games; and Bob Eggington, the former project director responsible for creating BBC News Online. The website has been available since the beginning of June 2005.

? Images are available for download on http://www.tvgenius.co.uk/lostpr

Top Ten Most Searched For Shows
1. Lost
2. The Bill
3. 24
4. House
5. Top Gear
6. Baywatch
7. EastEnders
8. CSI
9. Dr Who
10. Little Britain

Top 10 Most Searched For Stars
1. James Blunt
2. Alan Davies
3. Arctic Monkeys
4. Westlife
5. Girls Aloud
6. Will Young
7. Ainsley Harriott
8. Julia Sawalha
9. Caroline Quentin
10. Coldplay

Top 10 Most Searched For Themes
1. Dance
2. Rugby
3. Football
4. Sex
5. Film
6. Supernatural
7. Skiing
8. Christmas
9. Oscars
10. Home improvement