Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown’s Boys will return over the festive period, as the BBC announces its Christmas and New Year shows. Last year, Strictly’s Christmas special proved a ratings hit, claiming the most viewers outside of the Queen’s festive message.
The celebrity dancing show saw pop star Anne-Marie and her professional dance partner Graziano Di Prima win, watched by an average of 5.8 million viewers, according to figures from the BBC. BBC One sitcom Mrs Brown’s Boys, which is often a ratings hit despite being pilloried by many critics, returns with specials over Christmas and New Year.
Last year it did not feature in the top 10 for overnight viewing figures. In 2020 3.8 million viewers tuned in.
