Britain is a nation of ‘armchair detectives’, with nearly a third confident in their ability to solve real illegal misconducts thanks to the skills they have picked up watching crime TV. And of these ‘Holmes-from-home’ detectives, 71 per cent reckon they have the analytical skills and resources to solve a murder case – in real life. A study of 2,000 …
Millions of adults plan to use the festive period to catch up on their favourite TV shows – sitting in front of the box for more than four hours on Christmas Day alone. The poll of 2,000 adults who watch TV found two thirds intend to use the season to get up to speed on their favourite dramas, comedy …
A poll of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found the hilarious moment from 1996 where Del Boy and Rodney unknowingly prevent a crime – while dressed as the dynamic duo – is top of the tree. Second place went to another moment from the Peckham-based sitcom – when Del finally becomes a millionaire. The ‘Walking in the Air’ scene from …
Parents today are giving modern rewards for kids doing chores instead of traditional pocket money – including extra screen time, in-game purchases and additional mobile phone data. A study of 500 mums and dads of 12-16-year-olds revealed the new go-to ‘currencies’ to encourage youngsters to help around the home more. The research, found more than four in five (84 per …
Figures from Barclaycard Payments show spending on monthly subscriptions fell 4.2 per cent between May and June as households tighten their belts. While separate research shows concerns around rising costs have prompted seven in 10 adults to be more selective about the subscription services they use. More than a third (36 per cent) have cancelled at least one subscription because …
A poll of 2,000 sports enthusiasts who own phones found 37 per cent are watching more action through the small screen. And 11 per cent claimed the amount they watch on phones is ‘significantly’ more than 12 months ago. More than four in 10 (43 per cent) are turning to their mobiles to watch sports on the go, …
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 42 per cent think people who have passed away are still able to contact us from the other side. And 63 per cent of these reckon they have received signals or signs from someone no longer with us. The top five ‘signs’ Brits think can indicate a spirit, included sensing a presence in the …
A study of 2,000 adults revealed 51 per cent have found out about a social issue they’d not heard of before thanks to watching television, with 71 per cent more informed about other international cultures. While 45 per cent felt better educated on causes such as Black Lives Matter and the Me Too movement by watching TV. The climate emergency, …
The UK’s most ‘winnable’ gameshow has been revealed – as Channel 5’s Eggheads. An in-depth study looked at 28 major UK gameshows to analyse which have the highest ‘win-ability’. They were scored out of 20 on their maximum cash prize, number of team members and opponents, volume of questions or rounds, and the type of skill required to …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average U.S. adult will spend the equivalent of 44 YEARS of their lives staring at screens. Research polling 2,000 adults in the U.S. found more than 6,259 hours a year are spent glued to gadgets such as phones, laptops and televisions. Which equates to an astonishing 382,652 hours and 48 …
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