Enormous Gavin and Stacey Christmas Day TV ratings revealed as finale breaks records
The last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey took the top spot of Christmas Day TV viewers, as millions tuned in to watch the finale of one of the nation's most beloved shows. For the first time ever, the BBC’s line-up dominated the ratings, with ten out of ten of the most watched shows of the day.
The last episode of the show, set in Barry, written and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones, drew in 12.3 million viewers, beating the last Christmas special five years ago, and making it the biggest Christmas Day overnight since 2008. Finishing in second place was Wallace and Gromit new feature length film Vengeance Most Fowl, with a huge 9.4 million.
The 90-minute finale has been lauded by fans and critics alike as the "perfect ending" for the show. You can read what we thought by clicking here. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.
BBC’s chief content officer, Charlotte Moore, said: “Christmas Day on the BBC brought people together in their millions and saw Gavin and Stacey triumph. Ruth Jones and James Corden created a magical finale that fans will treasure forever. Their exquisitely written comedy creation is a show all about family, love and joy and it proved to be the unmissable TV event of the year."
The top ten overnight ratings for Christmas Day 2024
Gavin and Stacey | BBC One | 12.32 million |
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl | BBC One | 9.38 million |
The King | BBC One | 5.04 million |
Call The Midwife | BBC One | 4.42 million |
Eastenders part two | BBC One | 4.39 million |
Doctor Who | BBC One | 4.11 million |
Strictly Come Dancing | BBC One | 4.05 million |
Eastenders part one | BBC One | 3.98 million |
Tiddler | BBC One | 3.23 million |
The Weakest Link | BBC One | 3.05 million |
Ms Moore added: "I’m very proud that the line-up across the day was a showcase for the very best in British storytelling, and caps off an exceptional 2024 for the BBC with increased market share against the competition both local and global.” Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news. You will receive updates from us daily.
