3.2 million watch David Weir win second gold in the T54 1500m

A peak audience of 3.2 million viewers were watching Channel 4's Paralympics coverage last night as David Weir won his second gold of the 2012 Games in the T54 1500m.  The Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight programme, from 7.30pm through to 10.30pm was watched by an average of 2.5 million viewers, 11 percent share of the audience.

The early evening coverage of the swimming from the aquatics centre peaked with 1.8 million viewers - averaging 1.6 million viewers, 10 percent share, between 5.25pm and 7.00pm.

Afternoon coverage peaked with 1.4 million viewers - averaging 824k viewers, 11 percent share, between 1.00pm and 5.25pm.

The Paralympics coverage helped Channel 4 record an all-day share of 9.4 percent - up +35% on the 12 month average for Tuesdays.