TV since 1981

Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 Coronation Street 21 Feb 2005 ITV1 14.36
2 Eastenders 18 Feb 2005 BBC1 14.34
3 I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here! 05 Dec 2005 ITV1 12.35
4 The Vicar Of Dibley 01 Jan 2005 BBC1 11.57
5 Emmerdale 21 Feb 2005 ITV1 11.18
6 Comic Relief: Red Nose Night Live 05 11 Mar 2005 BBC1 10.94
7 Doctor Who 26 Mar 2005 BBC1 10.81
8 Strictly Come Dancing 17 Dec 2005 BBC1 10.76
9 A Touch Of Frost 25 Sep 2005 ITV1 10.28
10 Little Britain 17 Nov 2005 BBC1 10.17

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).