Dunphy show boosted by Adams appearance

TV3's Dunphy Show Live has reversed the recent decline in viewers following Friday night's show featuring Sinn Féin president…

TV3's Dunphy Show Live has reversed the recent decline in viewers following Friday night's show featuring Sinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams and former secretary of state for Northern Ireland Mr Peter Mandelson.

Friday night's show attracted 201,000 viewers, compared with 157,000 the week before.

However, the show has not been able to repeat its success of opening night when it attracted 342,000 viewers.

Last Friday's Late, Late Show attracted total viewers of 578,000, down from 657,000 the week before.

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Based on the last four shows, the Dunphy Show Live has attracted an average audience of 245,000, compared to 606,000 for the Late, Late Show.