Video timeshift viewing

The pattern of video timeshift viewing in the UK, looking at seasonal trends in timeshift viewing, the types of television programme most likely to be timeshifted, and the demographics of timeshift viewers, from a new analysis of BARB data.

Video timeshift viewing

A new analysis of BARB data gives a revealing insight into the pattern of timeshift viewing in the UK

Catherine Robbins
THE UNITED KINGDOM has one of the highest levels of VCR ownership in Europe - and indeed the world (see Exhibit 1). Latest figures show that 76 per cent of all TV households (and 84 per cent of all TV individuals) own or rent at least one VCR, and the market would appear to be reaching saturation level.

EXHIBIT 1. HOUSEHOLD VCR PENETRATION BY COUNTRY

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USA81Italy60
UK76Spain...

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