Staying in due to the cold weather? TalkTalk reveal the perfect formula for a night in for Mancs

• Mancunians formula for the ‘perfect night in’ revealed following streaming boom
• Archie’s voted the city’s favourite Manchester-originated takeaway for a night in streaming
• Enjoy 33 per cent off new TalkTalk TV Hub and Now Entertainment Membership package** – available for a limited time only

Salford based connectivity provider, TalkTalk, recently announced the formula for a Mancunian’s perfect night in after the boom in streaming over the past few years. The new poll reveals that comfy seating, access to a wide range of entertainment and Archie’s takeaway are essential for Mancs during ‘staying in’ season*.

Mancunians opt for thrills this winter 

As Mancs get comfy indoors during the colder months, TalkTalk’s research reveals that Manchester residents are most excited to stay in and stream the Netflix thriller, You (32 per cent) this winter season. The top five most popular TV series and movies to watch include:

1. You (Netflix, 32 percent)
2. BBC Frozen Planet 2 (27 percent) 
3. Spider Man, No Way Home (Now Cinema, 17 percent)
4. Extraction 2 (Netflix, 17 percent) 
5. The Last of Us (Now Entertainment, 16 percent)

Crisps take the crown for Mancs

We all know that no night in is complete without snacks, but people may be surprised to know that Mancs aren’t just reaching for the popcorn whilst streaming their favourite movie. Almost two thirds voted crisps (64 percent) as their top choice, followed by chocolate (38 percent). 

Other less traditional snack choices include:

• Baby Boomers like to enjoy a healthy piece of fruit with a film (16 percent)
• While cheese is a popular snack among Gen X (16 percent)

Archie’s tops Manchester’s favourite takeaway list

For those that intend to go all out and order a takeaway for their big night in, boujee restaurant Archie’s, a Manchester burger joint, was voted the top pick for a takeaway that originated in the city, as over a quarter (28 percent) of Mancs admit to loving burgers.

• Mancs favourite takeaway include chinese (46 percent) and pizza (48 percent)
• While fish and chips (19 percent) and chicken shops (15 percent) are top picks among Manchester based Gen Zers

Mancs’ night in essentials 

Finally, while comfy seating is essential for two thirds of Mancs (66 percent), fast and reliable Wi-Fi connection is also necessary to help to beat the buffering with almost half (45 percent) voting it as a key contributor to a successful night in.  As well as this, over a third of Mancs (34 percent) think access to a wide range of entertainment is important, plus good value for money TV (54 percent). 

Aiming to make Mancunians nights in even better, until 25^th February customers who sign up for TalkTalk Full Fibre plans can add on their TV Hub and a NOW Entertainment membership for just £9.99 a month with no up-front costs****, meaning Manchester residents can have access to a wide range of entertainment and stream unmissable shows like The Last of Us or award-winning Succession for 33 per cent less this winter.

Becki Smith, General Manager of Full Fibre at TalkTalk, said: “As a Manchester local, I know the joys of spending a night in with my family, ordering a takeaway and catching up on my favourite TV shows. Which is why we’re delighted to offer our latest TalkTalk TV Hub and NOW Membership deal for people looking to enjoy the entertainment they want whilst spending less this winter.”

The TalkTalk TV Hub is available to customers on its Full Fibre 150 + plans which use the UK’s fastest, most reliable broadband technology. With speeds right up to 944Mb/s, it’s up to 24x faster than standard fibre and more reliable – helping to ensure everything our customers watch, play and do on the TV Hub runs seamlessly.

** NOW Entertainment is usually £9.99 a month, TalkTalk TV usually £5 a month = £14.99, equating to a saving of 33.36%.