How many watched

[brionon]

The Euro song contest ,does anyone know yet ,please ?

[Tizzi247]

Something like 5m I think. Don't know how they can call it Eurovision now it worldvision! Since when have Russia been in Europe? Years ago it was only the European countries who entered it.

I think we should pull out of it as it is now a political programme and has been for years. The BBC won't want to lose the revenue it creates though.

[brionon]

Yes they all got together to Vote for Finland 2 years ago and now they've all co-operated to give it to Russia.

[tiggerblue10]

I think it needs to go into room 101.

[pug100]

20.00- Eurovision Song Contest Final 2008: 7.1m (34.7%)
* peak: 9.3m (49.8%) at 22.45
* Between 20.00- 21.00: 5.2m (25%)
* Between 21.00-22.00: 7.4m (34%)
* Between 22.00-23.00: 8.5m (42%)
* Between 23.00-23.15: 8.6m (50%)

Here are the previous final official ratings:
2008: 7.1m (overnight)
2007: 8.77m
2006: 8.33m
2005: 7.97m
2004: 8.38m
2003: 7.94m
2002: 7.81m
2001: 6.98m
2000: 6.54m
1999: 8.91m

BTW Tizzi the BBC receives no financial reward for this show it is funded soley by the licence fee.

[brionon]

Thanks Pug.