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Monthly TV Viewing Report: April 2026

Monthly TV Viewing Report: April 2026

Posted on: May 13, 2026
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The key viewing figures

  • In April, adults watched an average of 1 hour 26 minutes of commercial linear TV each day.
  • Total linear TV set viewing (including BBC) was 1 hour 54 minutes a day.
  • The total weekly reach of linear TV for individuals was 70.6%.
  • April saw I'm a Celebrity... South Africa on ITV1, A Woman of Substance on Channel 4, Missed Call on Channel 5, and U&Drama aired The Marlow Murder Club.

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