Burn Up, the two-part eco-drama about global warming and the oil industry, debuted on BBC2 with 2.4 million and 12% audience share on July 23.

The programme, which starred Rupert Penry-Jones and Neve Campbell, peaked with 2.6 million and 13% at 9pm then steadily lost viewers until it ended at 10.30pm, according to unofficial overnights.

Burn Up beat the final of Personal Services Required at 9pm on Channel 4, which recorded 1.7 million and 8% share 9pm. The show reached an additional 69,000 viewers an hour later on Channel 4 + 1.

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