TV since 1981

Events in this year Top 10 programmes 238 reported channels
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Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 World Cup 2006: England v Sweden 20 Jun 2006 ITV1 18.46
2 World Cup 2006: England v Ecuador 25 Jun 2006 BBC1 16.29
3 World Cup 2006: England v Portugal 01 Jul 2006 BBC1 16.20
4 World Cup 2006: Italy v France 09 Jul 2006 BBC1 13.92
5 World Cup 2006: England v Trinidad & Tobago 15 Jun 2006 ITV1 13.67
6 Coronation Street 13 Mar 2006 ITV1 12.60
7 The Vicar of Dibley 25 Dec 2006 BBC1 12.39
8 Eastenders 02 Jan 2006 BBC1 12.33
9 Strictly Come Dancing 23 Dec 2006 BBC1 12.11
10 World Cup 2006: England v Paraguay 10 Jun 2006 BBC1 12.00