The Voice UK's first Sunday show attracts 6.9 million on BBC

The Voice UK came out on top for its first Sunday episode of the current series, overnight data reveals.



BBC One's talent show dropped around 800,000 viewers from Saturday's instalment, but was still top with 6.90 million (27.0%) at 7.45pm.

Earlier, Countryfile interested 6.34m (29.9%) at 6.45pm. Later, The Musketeers continued with 4.30m (19.1%) at 9pm, and Match of the Day 2 scored 2.72m (22.6%) at 10.35pm.

On BBC Two, Top Gear climbed to a new peak for its series finale and second Burma special to 6.08m (23.4%) at 8pm. Wild Burma gathered 1.41m (6.3%) at 7pm, and Fast & Fearless brought in 1.44m (6.3%) at 9pm.

ITV's Catchphrase entertained 4.59m (20.6%) at 7pm (159k/0.6% on +1) upon its return. Prince Harry documentary South Pole Heroes attracted 3.11m (12.0%) at 8pm (195k/0.9%), while Mr Selfridge was seen by 4.54m (19.9%) at 9pm (264k/1.7%).

On Channel 4, Live from Space concluded with 1.74m (7.2%) at 7.30pm (128k/0.6%).

On Channel 5, Hellboy II thrilled 837k (3.5%) at 7pm, followed by Killer Elite with 1.32m (7.3%) at 9pm (108k/1.0%).

ITV2's new series Educating Joey Essex amused 752k (3.3%) at 9pm (163k/1.0%), followed by the latest TOWIE with 793k (4.9%) at 10pm (146k/1.8%).