TV since 1981

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Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 World Cup 98: England v Argentina 30 Jun 1998 ITV 23.78
2 World Cup 98: England v Romania 22 Jun 1998 ITV 19.48
3 World Cup 98: England v Colombia 26 Jun 1998 BBC1 19.13
4 Coronation Street 16 Nov 1998 ITV 18.62
5 Eastenders 29 Dec 1998 BBC1 16.91
6 Heartbeat 22 Feb 1998 ITV 16.45
7 Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes 02 Dec 1998 ITV 16.34
8 Casualty 28 Feb 1998 BBC1 15.74
9 World Cup 98: Brazil v France 12 Jul 1998 BBC1 15.65
10 Men Behaving Badly 28 Dec 1998 BBC1 15.19