The game was watched by an average UK audience of 29.85 million people across public service broadcaster the BBC and commercial network ITV. Viewership peaked at a mammoth 30.95 million viewers during extra time as Italy went on to beat England 3-2 on penalties and secure their second European title.
How many people watched the Euros semi-final?
27.6 million people
LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – England’s Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark on Wednesday was watched by a peak of 27.6 million people, setting a new record for a soccer match shown on a single British channel, broadcaster ITV (ITV.
What is the highest ever TV audience in UK?
Most watched special events
| Rank | Event | Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1966 FIFA World Cup Final: England v West Germany | 32.30 |
| 2 | Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales | 32.10 |
| 3 | Royal Family (documentary) | 30.69 |
| 4 | UEFA Euro 2020 Final: Italy v England | 29.85 |
Who has more viewers BBC or ITV?
As of the third quarter of 2019, BBC 1 had a reach of roughly 55 million viewers….
| Characteristic | Reach in millions* |
|---|---|
| Channel 4 | 51.1 |
| BBC 2 | 49.6 |
| Channel 5 | 47.7 |
| ITV | 45.3 |
How many people are watching the Euros tonight?
More than 33 million people are expected to tune in at home, in the pub or even at work to cheer as the national team attempts to win a major tournament for the first time in 55 years.
What is the biggest TV audience ever UK?
What is the most watched BBC drama?
Vigil is UK television’s most watched new drama launch in three years, 30-day viewing data has revealed.
What is the most watched TV event in UK history?
1966 FIFA World Cup Final
Most watched special events
| Rank | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1966 FIFA World Cup Final: England v West Germany | 30 July 1966 |
| 2 | Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales | 6 September 1997 |
| 3 | Royal Family (documentary) | 21 June 1969 and 28 June 1969 |
| 4 | UEFA Euro 2020 Final: Italy v England | 11 July 2021 |
What is the most watched thing on TV ever?
University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona was the site of Super Bowl XLIX, the most-watched broadcast in American television history with 114.4 million viewers.
What is the biggest TV audience ever?
History
- The boxer Muhammad Ali drew record global television audiences during the 1970s to early 1980s.
- The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997 was watched by an estimated 2 billion people globally, making it the all-time most-watched royal event on live television in the world.
How many people watch the Euros UK?
31 million viewers
England’s Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy was one of the most-watched moments in British television history, attracting a combined peak audience of 31 million viewers across both BBC and ITV, with many millions more watching on streaming services.
What is the most-watched TV event in UK history?
