Game of Thrones is the most illegally-downloaded TV programme internationally, accounting for a quarter of all pirated downloads from 100 torrent sites.


The programme was downloaded over 1.4 million times between January and February this year - nearly 50 per cent more than its nearest rival The Walking Dead.


The fourth Game of Thrones season premiered in the UK on Monday evening, and will inevitably be streamed and uploaded to thousands of torrent sites.
First episode Two Swords has already been watched over 1.2 million times by Sky Atlantic viewers over two transmissions. UK viewers were treated to a 9pm screening and a second 2am simulcast to coincide with the US premiere.


The Walking Dead was the second most popular show, with other programmes making the top ten included Homeland, Breaking Bad, Dexter and Girls.