BBC Sport: a record audience of 2.3 million viewers watch England - Wales via streaming

The Euro 2016 group stage match, England - Wales (2-1, Group B) at Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Lens), drew a record 2.3 million viewers on the BBC Sport OTT platform, on Thursday, 16/06/2016 (kick-off 15:00 CET). Meanwhile, BBC One recorded a peak audience of 9.3 million viewers with an audience share of 73%. The whole programme (from 14:30 CET), attracted an average of 6.6 million viewers on BBC One, with an audience share of 61.6%.

"We are delighted that the BBC’s digital offering again allowed so many people to share in this huge game. Our enhanced service, in addition to our first class TV and radio coverage, puts audiences at the very heart of the Euro 2016 action wherever they are, allowing them to follow the action however they wish. The BBC has pioneered live digital event coverage from London 2012 Olympics to Glastonbury, and our record-breaking figures highlight its increasing importance to audience," said Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport, on 17/06/2016.

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