TV since 1981

Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 Coronation Street 23 Feb 1983 ITV 18.45
2 Film: Superman 06 Jan 1983 ITV 16.75
3 This Is Your Life 05 Jan 1983 ITV 16.55
4 It'll Be Alright on the Night 04 Feb 1983 ITV 16.00
5 Last of the Summer Wine 30 Jan 1983 BBC1 15.95
6 Film: Jaws II 09 Jan 1983 ITV 15.80
7 Film: The Man With The Golden Gun 06 Mar 1983 ITV 15.70
8 Family Fortunes 25 Mar 1983 ITV 15.25
9 Miss World 1983 17 Nov 1983 ITV 14.95
10 Name That Tune 26 Oct 1983 ITV 14.75
10 Wish You Were Here 21 Feb 1983 ITV 14.75

Those seeking to replicate historic Barb programme figures via contemporary analysis tools should bear in mind that a number of factors may mean figures do not match exactly. These include, but are not limited to: changes to data included in logs by companies that submit broadcast logs, the advent of +1 channels, the inclusion of HD viewing with SD viewing to a channel, changes to the definition of the viewing day, log amendments, data re-issues and the addition of viewing from PCs, tablets and smartphones (September 2018).