While the Queen’s Christmas message attracted 7.8 million viewers over BBC1, ITV, Sky, and ITV’s catch-up plus-one channel, Mrs. Brown’s Boys landed an impressive 6.8 million viewers for BBC One, the most that day for any show broadcast on a single channel.
BBC One reigned strong this Christmas, with Mrs. Browns Boys and Doctor Who proving to be the holiday’s big-hitters.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special was in second place on BBC One with 6.5 million viewers, followed by Eastenders and Call The Midwife, both with 6.3 million viewers.
Charlotte Moore, director of BBC content, told PA: “Millions of people chose BBC1 on Christmas Day and came together to enjoy the top six most popular programmes from comedy, drama and entertainment, with Mrs. Brown’s Boys returning to the top spot.”