TV since 1981

Events in this year Top 10 programmes 3 reported channels
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Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 Film: Jaws 08 Oct 1981 ITV 23.30
2 Film: Diamonds are Forever ITV 22.20
3 Royal Wedding*aggreggated (source: JICTAR) 29 Jul 1981 BBC1/ITV 21.70
4 The Benny Hill Show ITV 20.00
5 This Is Your Life ITV 19.80
6 Coronation Street ITV 18.80
7 To The Manor Born 29 Nov 1981 BBC1 17.80
8 Shelley ITV 17.70
9 Magnum ITV 17.60
10 Seven Dials of Mystery ITV 17.60