The Interceptor ends with 2.3 million viewers on Wednesday

BBC One's The Interceptor drew to a close with a ratings boost, according to overnight figures for Wednesday (July 29).



The divisive drama's final episode was seen by 2.30m (11.8%) at 9pm, up 200,000 viewers from last week's instalment.

Earlier, the new series of The Sheriffs Are Coming topped the ratings outside of soaps with 3.18m (17.3%) at 7pm, while Don't Tell The Bride entertained 2.66m (14.1%) at 8pm.

A repeat of Vera brought in 3.15m (16.3%) for ITV at 8pm, with a further 232k (1.4%) tuning in an hour later on +1.

On BBC Two, Trust Me, I'm A Doctor interested 2.26m (11.9%) at 8pm, before Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Inside the Post Office averaged 1.40m (7.2%) at 9pm, and QI brought in 810k (4.9%) at 10pm. Newsnight followed with 570k (4.9%) at 10.30pm.

Channel 4's The Autistic Gardener continued with 830k (4.4%) at 8pm (144k/0.7% on +1), and One Born Every Minute warmed the hearts of 1.40m (7.2%) at 9pm (233k/1.6%).

Over on Channel 5, The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door shocked 1.50m (7.9%) at 8pm (82k/0.4%), before Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords was watched by 1.34m (6.8%) at 9pm (164k/1.1%). Wentworth Prison gathered 722k (4.9%) at 10pm (45k/0.5%).

ITV2's new reality series Life on Marbs dipped to 136k (0.7%) for its second episode at 9pm.

Meanwhile, Strike Back: Legacy came to an explosive end with a double bill between 9pm and 11pm. The first episode of the night thrilled 191k (1.0%), while the second followed with 143k (1.0%).