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The Gavin and Stacey finale attracted an average of 12.3 million TV viewers - the largest Christmas Day audience in more than a decade, according to overnight data. 

The new Wallace and Gromit film also attracted a big audience on BBC One, with more than 9 million viewers tuning in to watch the animated duo's latest adventure. 

Nearly 7 million people watched the King's Christmas message on the BBC, ITV and Sky News. 

All figures are based on "overnight" TV ratings - which do not include viewers who watch Christmas specials on catch-up services during the rest of the festive period. 

The finale of Gavin and Stacey was the most watched show on Christmas Day since 2008. 

More than 9 million viewers watched Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. 

This year's viewing figures were a success for the BBC - it was the first time that all 10 most watched Christmas Day shows were screened on BBC One. 

Despite well-loved Coronation Street character Gail Platt bidding farewell after 50 years, the ITV soap failed to make the top 10, attracting 2.41 million viewers in the overnight ratings. 

However, the programme had been released on ITVX for viewers who wanted to watch the episode earlier in the day, which is likely to have impacted numbers. 

BBC soap EastEnders split its Christmas Day into two episodes, recording more than 8 million viewers and reaching fifth and eighth in the ratings list. 

Perennial favourite Call the Midwife came in fourth place. 

Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing's festive edition, the animated film Tiddler and a special of the Weakest Link also featured in the top 10.

The Ten Most Watched Christmas Day Shows

 Source: BARB overnight figures

27 December 2024     

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