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Monthly TV Viewing Report: May 2026

Monthly TV Viewing Report: May 2026

Posted on: June 24, 2026
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The key viewing figures

  • In May, adults watched an average of 1 hour 24 minutes of commercial linear TV each day.
  • Total linear TV set viewing (including BBC) was 1 hour 50 minutes a day.
  • The total weekly reach of linear TV for individuals was 69.7%.
  • May saw Believe Me on ITV1, miniseries Tip Toe on Channel 4, Richard Madeley: Inside the World's Mega Prison on Channel 5, and more Premier League action on Sky Sports.

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