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Rank Programme Date Channel Audience (millions)
1 The Great British Bake Off 26 Oct 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 15.90
2 Strictly Come Dancing: The Final 17 Dec 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 13.30
3 Planet Earth II 13 Nov 2016 BBC 1 (SD+HD) 13.14
4 Euro 2016: Portugal v France 10 Jul 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 12.27
5 Strictly Come Dancing 19 Nov 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 12.24
6 I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here! 13 Nov 2016 ITV (SD+HD) 12.19
7 Britain'S Got Talent 16 Apr 2016 ITV (SD+HD) 11.93
8 Euro 2016: Post Match 01 Jul 2016 BBC1 (SD+HD) 11.89
9 Sherlock 01 Jan 2016 BBC 1 (SD+HD) 11.64
10 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results 11 Dec 2016 BBC 1 (SD+HD) 11.46