{"id":143190,"date":"2023-10-29T13:35:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T13:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=143190"},"modified":"2023-10-29T13:35:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T13:35:49","slug":"tv-bingers-will-spend-an-average-of-three-and-a-half-hours-per-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/tv-movies\/tv-bingers-will-spend-an-average-of-three-and-a-half-hours-per-session\/","title":{"rendered":"TV-bingers will spend an average of three and a half hours per session"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Telly viewers spend an average of three-and-half hours watching new shows – and old favourites – per binge session, according to research.<\/p>\n

The love for re-watching television series is stronger than ever though, with 83 percent confessing to a soft spot for re-watching shows they’ve seen before.<\/p>\n

And 32 percent of the 2,000 adults polled tune into their beloved shows several times a week.<\/p>\n

Around six in 10 (61 percent) do this due to nostalgia, while 44 percent find comfort in the familiar, and 38 percent simply did not know what to watch next.<\/p>\n

This survey, commissioned by free streaming service UKTV Play, also found nostalgia holds a special place in the hearts of 75 percent, making it a critical factor when selecting a TV show.<\/p>\n

For those who can’t resist the allure of binge-watching, 67 percent indulge in long TV marathons.<\/p>\n

More than a third (35 percent) have stayed up all night to finish a show, and 14 percent have foregone social outings.<\/p>\n

While 13 percent have sneakily watched episodes at work.<\/p>\n

It also emerged 38 percent revisit all the episodes in every season, while 21 percent opt for only specific episodes they enjoyed the most.<\/p>\n

And 17 percent prefer to rewatch only their favourite seasons of the show.<\/p>\n

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The cult-classic \u2018Friends\u2019 continues to hold a special place in our hearts, with 43 percent admitting to watching an episode of the popular show more than twice.<\/p>\n

However, British classics still resonated with bingeing adults, with 28 percent watching an episode of Emmerdale more than once and 17 percent checking in on EastEnders’ famous Albert Square multiple times.<\/p>\n

The study also found the allure of classic British TV means 19 percent never miss an episode of their favourite soap, while 12 percent watch regularly but occasionally miss a few episodes.<\/p>\n

Despite this, 46 percent are also often looking for fresh content.<\/p>\n

Paula Fitzgerald, head of digital content at UKTV, said: \u201cWe commissioned this survey to gain a deeper understanding of the television viewing habits of Brits.<\/p>\n

“It’s clear that television remains a beloved and integral part of people’s lives, with our findings shedding light on the enduring appeal of both classic shows and the evolving landscape of modern streaming platforms.<\/p>\n

“We’re thrilled to be at the forefront of entertainment, delivering content that resonates with viewers, whether they’re rediscovering old favourites or exploring exciting new series.”<\/p>\n