TV since 1981

Events in this year Top 10 programmes 148 reported channels
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Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 Only Fools & Horses 25 Dec 2002 BBC1 17.40
2 Eastenders 25 Dec 2002 BBC1 16.97
3 Coronation Street 17 Nov 2002 ITV1 15.01
4 Pop Idol Live Final 09 Feb 2002 ITV1 13.34
5 World Cup 2002: England v Sweden 02 Jun 2002 ITV1 12.63
6 Jubilee 2002: Party At The Palace 03 Jun 2002 BBC1 12.54
7 Pop Idol Result 09 Feb 2002 ITV1 12.52
8 World Cup 2002: England v Denmark 15 Jun 2002 BBC1 12.47
9 World Cup 2002: England v Brazil 21 Jun 2002 BBC1 12.46
10 Auf Wiedersehen Pet 28 Apr 2002 BBC1 12.41