Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › Entertainment › Adolescence or The Traitors? Netflix neck-and-neck with...
Entertainment

Adolescence or The Traitors? Netflix neck-and-neck with BBC as British viewers’ go-to

The Guardian Business Tuesday 28 July 2026, 23:01 UTC By Dan Milmo Global technology editor 1 min read
Key Points

Amid slowing streaming market, Netflix still produces hits that help make it default service for quarter of BritonsNetflix is neck-and-neck with the BBC as the default service Britons turn to when they switch on their TV, according to research. The home of Adolescence and KPop Demon Hunters is now the first port of call for 26% of viewers, Ofcom found. The national broadcaster is narrowly behind, as the go-to for 25% of audiences.. Continue reading...

Amid slowing streaming market, Netflix still produces hits that help make it default service for quarter of Britons

Netflix is neck-and-neck with the BBC as the default service Britons turn to when they switch on their TV, according to research.

The home of Adolescence and KPop Demon Hunters is now the first port of call for 26% of viewers, Ofcom found. The national broadcaster is narrowly behind, as the go-to for 25% of audiences..

Continue reading...
Netflix (ORG) British (ORG) BritonsNetflix (ORG) Britons (ORG) Demon Hunters (PERSON) Ofcom (ORG)
Originally published by The Guardian Business Read original →

Related Stories

💍 Justin Herbert and Madison Beer get engaged

The NFL season hasn't started yet, but Justin Herbert already has a ring on his mind. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback announced his engagement to singer-songwriter Madison Beer. The couple shared the news Tuesday in a joint post on Instagram, captioned with a simple message: "Meet my fiancé."

ESPN 47m ago

Ex-Citigroup managing director sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes

Ex-Citigroup managing director sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes A Harvard-educated former managing director at Citigroup Inc. has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes that prosecutors say occurred over a 10-year period NEW YORK -- A Harvard-educated former managing director at Citigroup Inc. who blamed autism for his actions was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison for sex crimes that prosecutors say occurred over a 10-year period. Edward Gene Smith, 50, was...

ABC News US 54m ago

Netflix edges BBC as first choice for UK viewers, Ofcom report shows

Netflix edges BBC as first choice for UK viewers, Ofcom report shows LONDON, July 29 : Netflix has edged ahead of the BBC as Britons' first choice when deciding what to watch on television, media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday, with 26 per cent of viewers turning first to the U.S. streaming service compared with 25 per cent for the BBC. Here are details from Ofcom's annual Media Nations report: • The regulator found ITV was the first choice for 15 per cent of viewers, showing increasing...

Channel News Asia 1h ago

TCBY Executive Director on Resurgence of Frozen Yogurt

Jul 28th, 2026 TCBY Executive Director on Resurgence of Frozen Yogurt TCBY Executive Director Richard Screnci believes there is a place for consumers to watch their health and enjoy eating sweet treats at the same time, as the company looks for more growth opportunities both domestically and abroad. He speaks to Romaine Bostick and Emily Graffeo on Bloomberg's 'The Close.'

Bloomberg Markets 1h ago