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GB News Surpasses BBC as UK's Top TV Channel

8/3/2025

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In a stunning turn of events, GB News has overtaken the BBC as the UK's top TV news channel, drawing an average of 80,600 viewers in July, outpacing BBC News's 78,700. As it gears up to launch a new show from Washington DC this September, GB News thrives amidst controversies and a shrinking audience for traditional TV.

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In a stunning turn of events, GB News has overtaken the BBC as the UK's top TV news channel, drawing an average of 80,600 viewers in July, outpacing BBC News's 78,700. As it gears up to launch a new show from Washington DC this September, GB News thrives amidst controversies and a shrinking audience for traditional TV.