BBC secured the Top 6 most watched programmes on Christmas Day, and 7 out of the Top 10 as audiences turned to the BBC across the day for an outstanding range of programmes across drama, comedy and entertainment.
BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing was the most popular show on Christmas Day with 5.4 million viewers (excluding The King’s Christmas broadcast).
BBC secured the top six most watched programmes, and seven out of the top ten as audiences turned to the BBC across the day for an outstanding range of programmes across drama, comedy and entertainment.
BBC One was the biggest channel of the day and grew its share year on year, commanding over a quarter of all broadcast viewing overall. BBC One was also bigger than the whole SVOD market combined on Christmas Day on TV.
Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer says: “Winning the Christmas Day ratings caps off an incredible centenary year of world class content on the BBC.
“In a time of so much competition and choice, the BBC continues to be the UK’s entertainment destination on Christmas Day.”
| 1 | The King’s Christmas Broadcast | BBC One | 8.1 |
| 2 | Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special | BBC One | 5.4 |
| 3 | Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel | BBC One | 4.8 |
| 4 | Call the Midwife | BBC One | 4.5 |
| 5 | Aladdin | BBC One | 4.4 |
| 6 | Ghosts Christmas Special | BBC One | 3.9 |
| 7 | Doc Martin | ITV | 3.3 |
| 8 | EastEnders | BBC One | 3.2 |
| 9 | Coronation Street | ITV | 2.8 |
| 10 | Ant and Dec | ITV | 2.7 |
BBC iPlayer was up 30% YOY in terms of streamed hours, with The King and EastEnders from Christmas Day and The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse from Christmas Eve the top titles.