Christmas Day 2023 TV ratings as dramatic EastEnders episode beaten by Strictly and The King

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The TV ratings have been revealed for Christmas Day, with some unlikely candidates beating the most anticipated episode of EastEnders in years.And despite fans being left on the edge of their seat with the dramatic episode, which saw Keanu Taylor brutally murdered in a huge twist, the late timing of the episode at 9.45pm may have had an impact on viewership, reports the Mirror.The soap placed a surprising seventh on the most-watched list of Christmas Day, with only 3.8million tuning in to watch the tense scenes, according to BARB ratings.

Figures are up from last year's 3.2million, which placed them eighth on ratings.The King's speech proved most popular, with 7.48million viewers, down from last year's 8.1million.

The second most watched was Strictly at 5.29million (down from last year's 5.4million), then Doctor Who at 4.73million, Ghosts at 4.43million and Call The Midwife at 4.39million.Inching in front of EastEnders was Michael McIntyre's The Wheel at 4.17million, while Toy Story 4 saw 3.46million viewers tune in.

Lee Mack's The 1% Club was the most watched ITV show at 3.36million. Full list of top 10 TV programmes on Christmas Day: In the shocking episode full of twists and turns that had EastEnders fans dubbing it 'legendary', the six united at the Queen Vic as they confronted Nish Panesar on Christmas day.It came after he attempted to drag wife Suki outside by her hair, the women tried to pull him off her before Denise smashed a bottle over his head.