Entertainment
How has TV broadcasting changed in the last decade?

In 2024, only 48% of young audiences tuned into live television in an average week, down from 76% in 2018.
Streaming services have dramatically disrupted the television industry. More and more people, particularly amongst the younger generation, are opting to consume content through streaming services, such as Netflix and NOW, over traditional television.
So, why exactly is that and just how much has it affected British broadcasting in the last decade?
Why has broadcasting taken a backseat?
There are numerous reasons why live broadcasting has lessened in popularity, but arguably the biggest reasons are the prevalence and accessibility of streaming services.
As of September 2024, 20.1 million households (68%) have access to a streaming subscription service. The demand is high, and with it, plenty of new subscription services have formed over the last decade. It’s not just Netflix anymore, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, and more have all joined the big leagues and given people endless alternatives and better access to TV shows and films than ever before.
It’s not just films and TV shows either. Streaming services for games and gambling have become increasingly popular too, especially amongst the younger generation, and may be taking people’s attention away from live television.
Whether it be watching their favourite gamer on Twitch or watching live roulette games to achieve an immersive online gambling experience, streaming services have revolutionised the gaming industry.
How have streaming services affected live broadcasting?
Reduced viewership
As the popularity of streaming services has grown, the viewership of live television has dipped. For example, in December 2021, the BBC had 55,481 monthly viewers. However, by January 2025, this had reduced to 51,715 monthly viewers.
Audience demographics
In 2024, people aged 16-24 watched just 20 minutes of live television a day, whereas people aged between 45 and 54 had a viewing rate of 84% for traditional television. The generational split is likely down to younger users being more technologically literate than older generations.
Why have streaming services become favoured over live TV?
Streaming services offer greater flexibility and a wider range of easily accessible content compared to traditional television. Alongside this, streaming services provide a more personalised experience, with big names such as Netflix and Disney Plus offering constant recommendations on what to watch next based on a user’s favourite content and watch history.
What is the future of broadcasting?
Despite losing viewership from younger audiences and the immense popularity of streaming services, live television is still well liked amongst people in the UK. It’s unlikely that traditional television will ever cease to exist, but it’s anticipated that channels may be reduced due to lack of viewership.
Entertainment
The authentic sound of The Rolling Stones… with the world’s premier Jagger lookalike

CAPTURING the authentic sound and spirit of The Greatest Rock n’ Roll Band In The World, NOT THE ROLLING STONES have played festivals, theatres and private gigs throughout Europe, the middle east and the UK. This May, they will appear here on the Torch Stage in Pembrokeshire!
Featuring the best Mick Jagger lookalike you will ever see, truly international tribute act in demand all over Europe as well as the UK, will take you back to the Golden Age of The Stones- from Satisfaction to Sympathy for the Devil… You won’t believe it’s not Jagger!
Based on the Rolling Stones, an English rock band formed in London in 1962 and active for over six decades, they were one of the most popular, influential, and enduring bands of the rock era and pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock, and Not The Rolling Stones carry on that legacy today.
They have the unique asset of a ‘Mick and Keith’ who stagger audiences with their authenticity, also attested by the many TV and film credits they have between them.
Backed by a superb group of professional musicians that love the music they are playing; they convey their enthusiasm for the work of the world’s greatest rock and roll band.
Not the Rolling Stones will be on the Torch Theatre stage on Friday 16 May at 7.30pm. Tickets are £25. Visit the website for further details www.torchtheatre.co.uk or phone the Box Office on (01646) 695267.
Entertainment
Radio 3 celebrates Easter with live broadcast from St Non’s Chapel

A musical pilgrimage to one of Wales’ holiest sites
BBC RADIO 3 will mark Easter 2025 with a special series of live broadcasts exploring themes of music, landscape, and pilgrimage—culminating in a live Easter Sunday programme from St Non’s Chapel in Pembrokeshire.
The broadcast, part of Easter: A Seasonal Journey, airs live on Easter Sunday morning (April 20), with presenter Sarah Walker joined at the ancient cliffside chapel—believed to be the birthplace of St David, the patron saint of Wales—by renowned musicians including harpist Mared Pugh-Evans, the official harpist to His Majesty the King, and Filkin’s Drift, the popular Welsh folk duo.
Set just metres from the sea near St Davids, the location provides a powerful backdrop for a programme that explores the spiritual and cultural resonance of Pembrokeshire’s rugged coastal landscape. The event follows a Holy Saturday broadcast from the island of Iona in Scotland.
The live programme runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm, and will include music, interviews and reflections from this iconic Pembrokeshire site.
Other highlights of Radio 3’s Easter programming include:
Choral Evensong from Newcastle Cathedral
Sunday 20 April, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
A special Easter Day service featuring celebratory music by Howells, Paulus, and Vaughan Williams.
Record Review of the 21st Century
Monday 21 April, All day
A day-long celebration of the best classical recordings from the past 25 years. Host Andrew McGregor is joined by guest contributors, including celebrity classical fans Stephen Fry, Cathy Newman, and John Suchet. The day concludes with a full performance of Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony (7:30pm).
Located on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path near St Davids, St Non’s Chapel is one of the oldest Christian sites in Wales. Tradition holds it to be the birthplace of St David, Wales’ most revered saint. Today, the chapel ruins remain a place of quiet pilgrimage, with sweeping views over St Brides Bay.
Entertainment
Join TV and radio presenter Hester Grainger live at the Torch

THIS June, the Torch Theatre welcomes ADHD coach, speaker and former Wright Stuff presenter Hester Grainger to the stage with her powerful and uplifting show, ADHD: Unmasked.
Expect an evening of open conversation, laughter, and refreshingly honest insights into life with ADHD. In a supportive and inclusive space, Hester invites everyone—whether living with ADHD, supporting someone who is, or simply curious—to share stories, connect, and feel seen.
A well-known voice in the neurodivergent community, Hester is a regular podcast guest and media contributor. Her appearance on ADHD Chatter with Alex Partridge went viral, with clips from the episode racking up over 22 million views.
ADHD: Unmasked is an interactive, dopamine-filled evening where Hester shares how to embrace a fast-paced mind, practise self-compassion, and tap into the strengths of neurodiversity. She’ll also speak candidly about family life—raising two autistic/ADHD teenagers and living with her autistic/ADHD husband—as well as navigating ADHD in the workplace, friendships, relationships, and late diagnosis.
Audience participation is welcome, with opportunities to ask questions throughout. Whether you’ve received a diagnosis or are just starting your journey, this event offers connection, laughter, and a sense of belonging. You’ll leave feeling empowered, informed—and most importantly—reminded that you are not alone.
Hester began her media career on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, going on to work with Loose Women and Today with Des and Mel. She has featured on BBC Radio 2, Radio 4, Radio 5 Live, and hosted her own show on BBC Radio Berkshire.
She has appeared on leading podcasts such as ADHD Chatter, The Hidden 20%, and ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, and her writing has been published by HuffPost, Evening Standard, Reader’s Digest, and Arabian Business.
Alongside her husband Kelly, Hester co-founded Perfectly Autistic, a neurodiversity consultancy providing training, talks, and coaching to support neurodivergent employees. Both were diagnosed with ADHD in their forties, after Kelly’s earlier autism diagnosis.
Hester says: “I’m so excited to tour the UK talking about ADHD—something I’m truly passionate about. Being diagnosed in my forties finally gave me the answers I’d been searching for my whole life. With growing awareness, so many people have questions and want to understand more. This evening will be fun, entertaining, and honest—and nothing’s off limits.”
ADHD: Unmasked comes to the Torch Theatre on Friday 6 June at 7:30pm.
Tickets: £26
Book online at www.torchtheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on (01646) 695267.

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