UK viewers over the age of 55 watched almost twice as much YouTube last year as they did in 2023, with 42% of them watching on a TV, according to a survey by the communications regulator Ofcom.

Here, six people over 50 describe why they prefer YouTube and how it compares with the broadcast TV they grew up with.

‘YouTube is very personal and you feel involved’

YouTube is full of hidden gems and many videos are made by ordinary people. There’s so much more on offer in one place than other streaming services or broadcast channels. Also, some streaming channels can be difficult to navigate to find what you want. At