TV since 1981

Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 The Great British Bake Off 26 Oct 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 15.90
2 Strictly Come Dancing: The Final 17 Dec 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 13.30
3 Planet Earth II 13 Nov 2016 BBC 1 (SD+HD) 13.14
4 Euro 2016: Portugal v France 10 Jul 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 12.27
5 Strictly Come Dancing 19 Nov 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 12.24
6 I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here! 13 Nov 2016 ITV (SD+HD) 12.19
7 Britain'S Got Talent 16 Apr 2016 ITV (SD+HD) 11.93
8 Euro 2016: Post Match 01 Jul 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 11.89
9 Sherlock 01 Jan 2016 BBC 1 (SD+HD) 11.64
10 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results 11 Dec 2016 BBC 1 (SD+HD) 11.46

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).