Overview
- BARB overnights put the King’s address at 6.56 million across BBC, ITV and news channels, the day’s highest audience.
- The Scarecrows’ Wedding drew 4.31 million and the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 4.24 million on BBC One.
- BBC programmes accounted for nine of the top 10 shows, with ITV’s The 1% Club the sole non-BBC entry.
- Overall viewing lagged the 2024 high when Gavin & Stacey’s finale attracted 12.3 million overnight viewers.
- Overnight figures exclude catch-up and some non-TV platforms, so consolidated totals may alter the final rankings.