Overview
- Approximately 6.56–7 million watched the monarch’s broadcast across BBC, ITV, Sky News and GB News, with about 4.6 million on BBC One at 3pm.
- The Scarecrows’ Wedding ranked second with roughly 4.31 million viewers, ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special on about 4.2 million.
- BBC programmes occupied nine of the top 10 Christmas Day slots, with ITV’s The 1% Club placing ninth on 2.75 million.
- EastEnders drew around 2.85 million for its first episode, while other BBC titles including The Wheel and Call the Midwife featured in the top tier.
- Commentary highlighted falling overnights and a familiar BBC festive lineup, with outlets noting that catch‑up and consolidated figures will revise totals.