Susan Boyle helps ITV1 to 11.8m viewers
LONDON - 'Britain's Got Talent' pulled in 11.8m viewers on Sunday night as global sensation Susan Boyle secured a place in next weekend's grand final, according to unofficial overnight figures.
The 8.30pm-10pm show was seen by 49% of the overall TV audience. BBC One's 8.30pm-10pm offering 'Inspector George Gently' secured 4.6m and a 19.4% share.
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ITV1 is expected to dominate this week's primetime viewing with another 'Britain's Got Talent' semi-final scheduled for tonight, the Champions League final tomorrow night and two more BGT semi-finals on Thursday and Friday.
Saturday night's 'Britain's Got Talent' show pulled in 11.3m viewers and a 49.7% share, with BBC One's 'Casualty' its closest rival with a 17.3% share and 4m viewers.
Britain's Got Talent: Susan Boyle boosts ratings
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Lisa Devaney - 26/05/2009
What a story and inspiration Susan Boyle is! Nice job ITV1
David Bowie - 26/05/2009
Boyle is the nuts
David Bowie - 27/05/2009
Boyle rules