In 2023, "King's Coronation Service" recorded the largest TV viewing audience of the year, with nearly 19 million individuals watching the program. The most viewed program of the last 20 years in the UK was the previous year's "The Queen's Funeral Service."
Television advertising spending, including broadcaster video-on-demand, in the UK has seen a general decline since 2017, despite a recovery in 2021 and 2022 as a result of advertisers reacting to the removal of pandemic-related restrictions. Following that, the sector will likely slightly increase in 2024, with a 2.6 percent growth.
Viewing figures for the most watched television program of each year in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2000 to 2023
(in millions)
Characteristic
Audience in millions
2023: King's Coronation Service
18.96
2022: The Queen's Funeral Service
26.5
2021: UEFA Euro 2020: England v Denmark
18.4
2020: Prime Ministerial Statement
18.99
2019*: Gavin and Stacey
17.92
2018: World Cup Croatia v England
20.73
2017: Blue Planet 2
14.01
2016: The Great British Bake Off
15.9
2015: The Great British Bake Off
15.05
2014: World Cup Germany v Argentina
14.96
2013: New Year's Eve Fireworks
13.53
2012: Olympics Closing Ceremony
24.46
2011: The Royal Wedding
13.59
2010: The X Factor Results
16.55
2009: Britain's Got Talent Final Result
18.29
2008: Wallace and Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf and Death
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BARB. (May 29, 2024). Viewing figures for the most watched television program of each year in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2000 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1169502/top-tv-program-per-year-uk/?locale=en
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BARB. "Viewing Figures for The Most Watched Television Program of Each Year in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2000 to 2023 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 May 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1169502/top-tv-program-per-year-uk/?locale=en
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