Christmas Day is just around the corner, and while we look forward to the TV schedule on the big day, some of us may be rewatching an old favourite.
To help you decide what to revisit, here are the rankings of the most watched Christmas TV specials from previous years from ICE36, who analysed Google search data to determine the list.
5. Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey is a British historical drama which focuses on the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family. The show consisted of six series, coming to an end in 2015. Five Christmas specials were released and are still watched. Some series of Downton Abbey are available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. | ITV
6. Father Ted
Late 90s sitcom Father Ted, was a beloved series which consisted of three series. Father Ted had its own Christmas special in 1996. Father Ted’s 1996 Christmas Special is available to watch on Channel 4. | Getty Images
7. Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses, which starred David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst in lead roles, aired from 1981 until 2003 for seven series. Only Fools and Horses and their Christmas specials are available to buy or rent on Amazon Prime Video. | Getty Images
8. The Simpsons
The Simpsons is one of the most popular animated sitcoms of all time. Focusing on Homer and his family, the comedy show has consisted of 35 series, first airing in 1989 and is still going to this day. The Simpsons has had many Christmas specials, which are available to watch on Disney+. | Rokas - stock.adobe.com