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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martyn Landi

Younger people ‘watching seven times less traditional TV than older viewers’

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Younger adults now watch almost seven times less scheduled TV than those aged 65 and over, new Ofcom research shows, highlighting a growing “generation gap” in viewing habits.

A new report from the communications regulator found those aged between 16 and 24 now spend less than an hour (53 minutes) a day watching broadcast TV.

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