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BBC no longer top choice for where to watch TV
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The Independent
Read our Privacy noticeNetflix has marginally surpassed the BBC as the primary choice for television viewers, according to a new Ofcom survey.
Ofcom said the figures underlined the “growing challenges” faced by traditional broadcasters from global streaming platforms and online video services.
Celebrity Traitors and its video podcast Traitors Uncloaked is this year’s biggest title so far, with the finale attracting an average audience of 14.9 million viewers across BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina on July 15 attracted a peak audience of 24 million viewers across BBC platforms.
“But in face of these challenges, traditional broadcasters are showing resilience with the power to bring millions of us together to watch or listen for big, national moments, as well as growing their digital offerings.