Amusing line from ITV1's continuity announcer: "It's Saturday night and it's time to Push The Button." Usually the one marked "off" where ITV's concerned.

The digital network, boosted by its Summer Games coverage, outdrew the commercial broadcaster, which recorded its worst single-day performance.

BBC1 draws a peak audience of 10.7 million, more than on Saturday, while the BBC Sport web site sets another record.

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