1.7 million watched independence referendum debate

By The Newsroom
Published 6th Aug 2014, 16:52 BST
The First Minister and chairman of Better Together debated prospect of an independent Scotland. Picture: GettyThe First Minister and chairman of Better Together debated prospect of an independent Scotland. Picture: Getty
The First Minister and chairman of Better Together debated prospect of an independent Scotland. Picture: Getty
ALEX Salmond’s television clash with Better Together chief Alistair Darling attracted 1.7 million viewers, broadcasters have announced.

STV, who screened the first debate between the two rival politicians last night, said 1.2 million had tuned in to watch the debate on television, with another 500,000 watching online.

Bobby Hain, director of channels at STV, said that gave it the highest audience for any political debate in Scotland for the last decade.

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It attracted more than a third of viewers (36 per cent) in Scotland, according to the STV, making it the best viewed programme at the time.

The First Minister and chairman of Better Together debated prospect of an independent Scotland. Picture: Getty