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BBC News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ofcom: What were the most watched TV programmes in Northern Ireland in 2024?
The 2018 film The Grinch was the most-watched programme in Northern Ireland in 2024, according to of BBC shows Blue Lights and Gavin and Stacey were the next most details were contained in the regulator's just-published Media Nations report for Northern also said viewers in Northern Ireland watched more live TV that those in other parts of the UK. According to Ofcom, The Grinch was watched by more than 630,000 viewers in Northern Ireland in first episode of series two of Blue Lights on the BBC drew 556,000 highest figures were for the finale of Gavin and Stacey on the BBC with 478,000 shows in the top 10 in Northern Ireland included ITV's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Do people still watch a lot of TV in Northern Ireland? TV is watched more by older viewers, with those aged between four and 24 only watching about half an hour a in Northern Ireland also tend to be happy with what they get from the BBC, UTV and Channel 4, with about three-quarters telling Ofcom they are "very satisfied" or "satisfied".But the rise of video-on-demand services six-in-10 homes in Northern Ireland subscribe to Amazon is more popular in Northern Ireland than Netflix, which is present in around 55% of iPlayer is the most popular video-on-demand service from public service broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel a quarter of viewers (26%) use BBC iPlayer every week. Conor Barton says digital streaming and on-demand content now shape almost all his media 26-year-old said the "vast majority" of content he watched was through YouTube. "It's tailored to my interests and available instantly - unlike traditional TV," he live television viewing is mostly limited to sports and major events: "Specials like Gavin & Stacey are exceptions," he said."Otherwise, I'd only use terrestrial TV if something isn't on a digital platform."Young people stream because that's what we know - it's part of daily life now. It's the on demand, instant access that makes the difference" What about social media sites like YouTube or TikTok? Youtube is the most-popular social media video platform, with three times as many viewers in Northern Ireland as TikTok, the next most to Ofcom, just over two-thirds (67%) of adults aged 16-34 watch at least three minutes of YouTube a those who use YouTube spend an average of 35 minutes a day viewing content on it. Stacey Burns from Lisburn is a fan of short-form video and uses said she spends about an hour a day scrolling."You don't have to concentrate much on TikTok as it's short and snappy content, and that's what I like about it," the 27-year old said."I consume very little live TV unless it is a music or sporting event being broadcast. "As a child, I would have made sure I was home in time for my favourite shows; however, it just doesn't work with my schedule anymore – I would rather have something I can watch at any time."I'm more likely to sit down and watch TV on the weekend when I have time. "It would be via streaming services. "Maybe a series that I'm watching - I'll get properly into watching something when I have more time." How do people get their news? BBC TV remains the most popular source of news in Northern Ireland, according to than four-in-10 adults said they got their news mainly from news programmes broadcast on BBC or from BBC and UTV, though, Facebook is the third most popular way for people to get news in Northern 20% of adults told Ofcom they used Google or the BBC News website or app to access viewers in Northern Ireland are more likely to watch news programmes on TV than those in England, Scotland or Wales. What about radio? Radio listening is higher in Northern Ireland than elsewhere in the UK, with almost nine-in-10 adults tuning into radio each station with the biggest share of listeners is BBC Radio Ulster, followed by Cool FM and Downtown, according to also said that despite the growth of digital radio, more people in Northern Ireland still listen to radio live on AM or just under seven-in-10 people use online music services such as Spotify or Apple Music at least once a to Ofcom, podcast listening is less popular in Northern Ireland than elsewhere in the UK.
The Independent
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
EastEnders co-stars had ‘secret offscreen romance' for several years
EastEnders actors Danielle Harold and Max Bowden had a 'secret offscreen romance' during their time on the BBC soap, according to reports. The former co-stars, who played Lola Pearce and Ben Mitchell, reportedly dated for several years while working together but kept their relationship under wraps. Pearce left the soap in 2023 after her character, Lola, died from a brain tumour in a heartbreaking storyline that saw the actor win several awards for her performance. Bowden, who starred as Phil Mitchell's son, left the show the following year when his character was jailed for credit card fraud in America, where he had been researching treatment options for Lola's cancer. The characters shared a daughter, called Lexi, but Lola ultimately ended up marrying Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) in the lead-up to her death. A source told MailOnline: 'Danielle and Max dated for a number of years. Of course, it was known among the EastEnders cast and everyone thought they were sweet together.' 'There are a lot of emotions after they were friends, colleagues, and romantically involved for such a long time.' The source claimed that the pair's relationship didn't end on good terms, and that they have unfollowed each other on Instagram. The Independent has contacted their representatives for comment. When Pearce left the programme, Bowden wrote online: 'Our girl. What you have achieved in the last twelve months is extraordinary. My whole EastEnders 'journey' started with you, and what a ride it's been.' 'Watching you work so closely every day has been inspiring but hasn't quite topped being your friend. You've been there for all of us when we've needed a friend, and for that I can only thank you.' The pair also gave an insight into their close friendship while appearing on an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, which aired on Valentine's Day. Pearce said on the programme: 'It's nice to do something fun. With EastEnders, our storylines are really heavy and really sad.' When Antiques Road Trip expert Ishy Khan said, 'You can tell there's love there,' Pearce replied: 'Yeah, there is. He loves me really. He pretends like he don't, but he does.' Bowden added: 'We did some really dark and beautiful storylines together so we've spent a lot of time in each other's pockets, which is why we're so comfortable with each other.' After leaving Albert Square, Pearce has gone on to appear in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and Netflix's Celebrity Bear Hunt alongside Bear Grylls. Bowden has turned his attention to stage roles, and he is currently preparing to appear in the forthcoming new musical Midnight Cowboy. Bowden was previously in a relationship with girlfriend Roisin Buckle, and the pair welcomed a baby together in September 2022. He also dated EastEnders actor Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean, for six months.
