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Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 World Cup 2014: Germany v Argentina 13 Jul 2014 BBC1 (SD+HD) 14.96
2 World Cup 2014: England v Italy 14 Jun 2014 BBC1 (SD+HD) 14.70
3 FIFA World Cup 2014: Uruguay v England 19 Jun 2014 ITV (SD+HD) 13.87
4 The Great British Bake Off 08 Oct 2014 BBC1 (SD+HD) 13.51
5 World Cup 2014: Brazil v Germany 08 Jul 2014 BBC1 (SD+HD) 13.49
6 Sherlock 01 Jan 2014 BBC1 (SD+HD) 12.72
7 New Year's Eve Fireworks 31 Dec 2014 BBC1 (SD+HD) 12.50
8 Britain's Got Talent (Series 8) 12 Apr 2014 ITV (SD+HD) 11.84
9 Strictly Come Dancing 20 Dec 2014 BBC1 (SD+HD) 11.67
10 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results 20 Dec 2014 BBC1 (SD+HD) 11.62