The line graph illustrates the variation in radio and television audiences in the UK over the course of a day in 1992.
Overall, the television audience consistently exceeded the radio audience throughout the day in 1992, peaking at around 45% at 8 pm, whereas the radio audience reached its highest point of about 30% at 8 am. Television viewership displayed a notable increase from 5 pm onwards, while radio listenership declined after its morning peak.
Television viewership surpassed radio listenership during the day. The TV audience peaked at 45% at 8 pm, with no viewers at 6 am and fluctuating between 0% and around 15% from 6 am to 2 am. Subsequently, it increased by approximately 30% until 2 pm before declining again. Meanwhile, radio listenership remained lower compared to TV audiences. Radio audiences were at about 7% at 6 am, contrasting with the peak TV viewership of nearly 45%. At various points, such as 1 am and 3 pm, both radio listeners and TV audiences were at similar levels.
The pattern of television viewership was distinct from radio listenership, with television consistently attracting a larger audience. The evening hours were particularly popular for TV viewing, with a significant surge in viewership from 5 pm onwards. In contrast, radio listenership declined steadily after its morning peak of about 30%. The graph indicates that television audiences remained relatively stable during the afternoon and evening, while radio audiences fluctuated more prominently throughout the day.