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Netflix Surpasses BBC as UK Viewers' Top Choice, Ofcom Report Reveals
A new Ofcom report indicates that Netflix has become the preferred viewing choice for UK audiences, edging out the BBC. Viewers are now as likely to turn to Netflix as the BBC when deciding what to watch.
28 Jul, 23:01 — 28 Jul, 23:06
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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago
Viewers now as likely to turn to Netflix as the BBC when deciding what to watch
Netflix is now the first choice for 26% of viewers when looking for something to watch – with the BBC at 25%, according to an Ofcom report.
By Josie Clarke
Read full article →deadlineMostly Factual2h ago
Netflix Now First Port Of Call For UK Audiences Over BBC – Ofcom Media Nations
Netflix has narrowly become UK audiences’ first port of call. According to Ofcom’s latest Media Nations report, 26% of UK viewers in 2025 said the streamer is where they turn to first when thinking about what to watch, ahead of the BBC on 25% and well up on ITV (15%) and YouTube (10%). The figures […]
By Max Goldbart
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago
Netflix edges BBC as first choice for UK viewers, Ofcom report shows
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