That total combines all those who watched across various channels – including BBC, ITV, Sky News and GB News – as King Charles made his annual speech from the changed location of Westminster Abbey.
The second most viewed programme of the day was The Scarecrows' Wedding, the animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book, which was watched by 4.3 million people.
That's marginally more than the 4.2 million who tuned in to watch Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host Strictly Come Dancing for the last time in the beloved ballroom show's festive special.
The figures mark a significant downturn as compared to last year, which had seen the highest Christmas Day overnight ratings since 2008. Of course, last year's top two were the final episode of Gavin & Stacey (which was watched by 12.3 million) and new Wallace and Gromit film Vengeance Most Fowl, which saw 9.4 million viewers tune in.
You can find the full breakdown of the top 10 most-watched shows on the day below:
The Scarecrows' Wedding – 4.31m
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel – 3.71m
Gladiators – 3.16m
EastEnders – 2.85m
The Weakest Link – 2.63m
Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Hence then, the article about king s speech tops christmas ratings with surprise second place beating strictly was published today ( ) and is available on Radio Times ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( King's speech tops Christmas ratings with surprise second place beating Strictly )
Also on site :