For how long after something has been broadcast on TV is it a ‘spoiler’ to openly discuss what happened?

For how long after something has been broadcast on TV is it a ‘spoiler’ to openly discuss what happened? Published on 20 May 2019 → Survey conducted on 20 May 2019 on 3575 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

For just after it’s been broadcast

For one day

12%

For a couple of days

22%

For a week

17%

For a couple of weeks

For a month

For more than a month

Don’t know

26%

For just after it’s been broadcast

For one day

12%

For a couple of days

22%

For a week

17%

For a couple of weeks

For a month

For more than a month

Don’t know

26%

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