Television in the United Kingdom List of most watched television broadcasts List of most watched television broadcasts

| Rank_ | Show_ | Number_of_Viewers | Date_ | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1966 World Cup Final | 32.30million | 30 July 1966 | BBC One |
| 2 | Funeral of Princess Diana | 32.10million | 6 September 1997 | BBC One |
| 3 | British Royal Family documentary | 30.69million | 1969 | BBC1 |
| 4 | EastEnders | 30.15million | 25 December 1986 | BBC One |
| 5 | Apollo 13 splashdown | 28.60million | 17 April 1970 | BBC One |
| 6 | FA Cup replay : Chelsea vs. Leeds | 28.49million | 29 April 1970 | BBC One |
| 7 | Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana | 28.40million | 29 July 1981 | BBC One |
| 8 | Wedding of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips | 27.60million | 14 November 1973 | BBC One |
| 9 | Coronation Street | 26.65 million | 25 December 1987 | ITV |
| 10 | 2012 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony in London | 24.46 million | 12 August 2012 | BBC One |