9 most watched Christmas specials ever - beloved Only Fools scene is only at No.5
The UK has delivered decades of unforgettable TV Christmas moments - here's the best ones.
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(Image: BBC)When it comes to festive TV specials, the UK has delivered decades of unforgettable Christmas moments, from iconic comedy to show-stopping entertainment. However, there are some standout moments that viewers just can't stop watching.
Casino.org compiled a list of the festive scenes viewers can’t stop re-watching, based on YouTube view counts from UK Christmas specials across the past six decades. Speaking on behalf of the organisation, spokesman Lee McCullagh said: “Christmas television in the UK is driven by nostalgia and big memorable moments. Our findings show that comedy is still king. Only Fools and Horses leads the way as the most re-watched festive TV moment ever, proving that classic sitcoms continue to resonate with audiences long after they first aired. Despite often sparking debate each Christmas, Mrs Brown’s Boys also features heavily in the rankings, underlining its huge and loyal audience and showing that, love it or loathe it, viewers continue to return to its festive episodes in big numbers.
"From iconic slapstick scenes to instantly recognisable sing-alongs, viewers are clearly drawn back to festive moments that deliver warmth, humour and familiarity… the very elements that define Britain’s love affair with Christmas TV.”
9 - Doctor Who - The Doctor Visits Amy & Rory
The Doctor visited Amy and Rory for Christmas in the 2010 special A Christmas Carol (where they were stranded on a crashing liner) and again in the 2011 special The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe, which reunited them after a two-year break and involved a magical, Narnia-esque planet.
It is the latter episode which is one of the most-loved, racking up a whopping 1,600,000 views on YouTube.
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8 - Keeping Up Appearances - Dancing Skills
In Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Special called Sea Fever, with the trip on the QE2 not quite living up to expectations, Hyacinth decides to let loose and join Onslow on the dance floor for a spectacular number.
In an iconic moment, they perform a surprisingly energetic, uninhibited, and joyous routine, a rare moment of genuine connection and fun for Hyacinth, much to Richard's bewildered amusement and fan delight.
The clip has been viewed 1,770,000 views on YouTube
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7 - Gavin and Stacey - Christmas Sing-a-long
Smithy & Gavin's Carpool Karaoke in the 2008 Christmas special of the BBC sitcom is a very memorable moment.
The classic, fun scene sees the lads belt out The Libertines' Don't Look Back Into The Sun in a joyous moment.
It has been viewed on YouTube 1,900,000 times.
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6 - Mrs Brown's Boys - Christmas Biscuits
Another hit moment on the BBC was in Mrs Brown's Boys 2011 Christmas Special.
Buster was left bewildered when Mrs Brown talked to the audience, after he showed her his biscuits and told her he had bought 2,000 tins of them.
The iconic scene has been viewed 2,000,000 times on YouTube.
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