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18 March 2019

3439 GB adults surveyed

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Which is more important – being “well‑read” (that is, having read many well regarded and talked about books) or being “well-watched” (that is, having watched many well regarded and talked about television programmes)?

Conducted 18 March 2019

YouGov surveyed 3439 GB adults

32%
3%
42%
15%
8%
Which is more important – being “well‑read” (that is, having read many well regarded and talked about books) or being “well-watched” (that is, having watched many well regarded and talked about television programmes)?

Conducted 18 March 2019

YouGov surveyed 3439 GB adults

By:
32%
3%
42%
15%
8%

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