Call The Midwife is top Christmas television choice (after The Queen’s Speech)

BBC One secured the top five most watched programmes, and seven out of the top ten, as audiences turned to the channel across the Christmas Day.

BBC One was the channel of choice showcasing a range of entertaining programmes across drama, comedy and entertainment.

Kate Phillips, Acting Controller of BBC One, says: “BBC One had the most popular show on Christmas Day as audiences escaped to Poplar for the Call the Midwife special.

“I’m really proud of the range and quality of programmes we’ve shown across this special day. BBC One entertained the nation and provided something for everyone to enjoy after a particularly difficult year.”

Christmas Day ratings 2020: Top ten programmes

RankProgrammeChannelMillions
1The Queen’s Christmas BroadcastBBC One6.3
2Call the MidwifeBBC One5.4
3Blankety Blank Christmas SpecialBBC One5.3
4Strictly Come Dancing Christmas CountdownBBC One4.9
5The WheelBBC One4.7
6Coronation StreetITV4.5
7Mrs Brown’s BoysBBC One3.8
8EmmerdaleITV3.6
9EastEndersBBC One3.5
10The ChaseITV3