A Comparison of Radio and Television Audiences in December 1992
The graph provided illustrates the audience numbers for radio and television during different times of the day and night in December 1992. Overall, it is evident that television had a significantly larger audience than radio throughout the day, with the exception of the late-night hours. During the daytime, from 6 am to 6 pm, the television audience steadily increased, reaching its peak at around 6 pm with approximately 20 million viewers. In contrast, the radio audience remained relatively stable during this period, fluctuating between 5 and 10 million listeners. As the evening approached, the gap between the two mediums became more pronounced. From 6 pm to midnight, the television audience remained consistently high, ranging from 15 to 20 million viewers. On the other hand, the radio audience experienced a gradual decline, dropping to around 5 million listeners by midnight. Interestingly, during the late-night hours, from midnight to 6 am, the radio audience experienced a surge, surpassing the television audience. The number of radio listeners peaked at around 10 million, while the television audience dropped to approximately 5 million viewers. In conclusion, the graph clearly demonstrates the dominance of television over radio in terms of audience size during December 1992. However, it is worth noting the radio's ability to attract a larger audience during the late-night hours.