What do we
watch and when?
Discover the nation's viewing habits


We all love to laugh
It comes as no surprise that comedy is the top genre we pick in a variety of situations. Whether we’re unwell, bored, or just want to relax, we tend to opt for something to lift our spirits and make us giggle uncontrollably.
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, comedy is a safe bet as one in five viewers choose to put on a funny film when they’re feeling down (22%). Likewise, 11% of our surveyed viewers try to cure their hangover by watching a comedy. For those that are going through a breakup, 14% try to cheer themselves up with a film or show that will make them laugh. However, some prefer to indulge in the blues with rom-coms being the second most popular genre to watch during a breakup, followed by the romance category itself.
We all love to laugh
It comes as no surprise that comedy is the top genre we pick in a variety of situations. Whether we’re unwell, bored, or just want to relax, we tend to opt for something to lift our spirits and make us giggle uncontrollably.
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, comedy is a safe bet as one in five viewers choose to put on a funny film when they’re feeling down (22%). Likewise, 11% of our surveyed viewers try to cure their hangover by watching a comedy. For those that are going through a breakup, 14% try to cheer themselves up with a film or show that will make them laugh. However, some prefer to indulge in the blues with rom-coms being the second most popular genre to watch during a breakup, followed by the romance category itself.