More Viewers For Marr’s History

The second episode of Andrew Marr’s History Of Britain performed even better than last week’s episode, gaining a peak audience of 3.7 million adults (a 17.6% share) in its 9pm slot.

This was up from a peak of 3.2 million for the debut show. It also managed an average of 3.5 million adults across its hour long running time.

Marr’s history programme was up against Manhunt – Solving Britain’s Crimes, where Mark Austin and Sarah Heaney profiled 10 of the UK’s most notorious criminals.

The show, on for an hour and a half, had a peak of 2.8 million adults (a 14.3% share) and an average of 2.6 million adult viewers.

Over on Channel 4, also at 9pm, was Gordon Ramsay’s F-Word. The foul mouthed chef’s show attracted a peak of 3.2 million adults with its mix of delicious food and derogatory language.

Following on from that on the same channel was E-17 Reunited, which saw the 90s boy-band back together and looking for a second shot at the big-time. A peak of 1.7 million adults (an 8.6% share) watched them getting to know each other again and squabbling over lost cash.

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