Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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What are the most-watched episodes of Doctor Who in the modern era?

Here are the top 5 based on UK viewership figures:

#1 Voyage of the Damned (13.31M)
The Christmas special that brought in HUGE numbers.

#2 The Day of the Doctor (12.80M)
The 50th anniversary event that everyone tuned in for.

#3 The End of Time – Part Two (12.17M)
David Tennant’s emotional farewell.

#4 A Christmas Carol (12.11M)
A festive classic starring Matt Smith.

#5 The End of Time – Part One (12.04M)
The beginning of the end for the Tenth Doctor.

Noticing a trend? Christmas specials and big events = massive audiences.

Which episode do you think deserved the top spot?
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