Why it matters: The third series of The Traitors has broken BBC viewing records for unscripted entertainment, with over 10 million viewers tuning in to the opening episode.
The big picture: The screening event at St Stephen's Church offers local fans a unique way to experience the show's conclusion:
The evening begins at 18:00 with screenings of the penultimate episodes
The live finale will be shown at 20:30
Entry is free
The venue's café bar will be open from 10:00 until 22:00
What they're saying: "We're thrilled that St Stephen's Church is bringing fans of the show together to enjoy this exciting finale. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the drama, suspense, and intrigue of The Traitors in an iconic venue in the town centre," says Lee Walker, Ipswich Central CEO.
Joe Bailey, CEO of Brighten the Corners, adds: "We're delighted to be linking up to host this All About Ipswich free event at St Stephen's Church for people to come and enjoy The Traitors Series 3 final episode. Our café bar is open all-day Friday from 10am until 10pm."
By the numbers: The show's success has been remarkable:
Episodes 2 and 3 have each attracted over 9 million viewers
The series opener became the most-watched BBC unscripted episode since Planet Earth III
It achieved the highest BBC entertainment audience since the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final
The bottom line: This free community screening offers Ipswich residents the chance to be part of a shared viewing experience as one of the BBC's biggest entertainment shows of the year reaches its dramatic conclusion.
