Journey’s End For Life On Mars

Last night’s conclusion of the second and final series of Life On Mars drew 6.7 million adults on average to BBC One, giving the channel a 28.7% viewing share between 9pm and 10pm.

Whilst Manchester United tonked Roma 7-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League battle, time travelling cop Sam Tyler was finding out his fate.

The 1970s time-glitch crime drama has rated consistently well throughout its lifetime, and hot on the heels of its finale, it has been confirmed that a sequel series set in the 80s has been commissioned.

The Red Devils were joined by an average of more than 5.8 million adults for their triumphant victory, as tensions between the fans reached fever pitch. ITV1 gained a 27% viewing share throughout the duration of the game’s coverage.

Almost 6.6 million adults joined the woman formerly known as Dot Cotton in her search for the abandoned baby’s mother in EastEnders, giving BBC One a 35.4% audience share between 7.30pm and 8pm.

Following on from the cockney soap, hospital drama Holby City attracted around five million to the channel, giving it a 23% share.

Selling Houses Abroad was Channel 4’s best primetime hit with almost 2.1 million viewers (9.7%), whilst Five’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation lured more than 2.5 million (11%) to the channel.

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