Business · 29 July 2026

Netflix just edged out the BBC for UK viewers: Ofcom

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Ofcom, the media regulator, found that 26% of people open the American app before anything else, just beating the 25% who choose the BBC. Its new yearly report shows that the number of people watching traditional broadcast channels dropped to around 70% in 2025. Older generations are also shifting their habits, with a third of people over 75 now watching YouTube every week.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 July 2026 at 7:35

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