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The ratings of Christmas Day surprised the audience as Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas special delivered an audience of 9.4 million to BBC1, a better rating than any other Christmas Day show.
Doctor Who special opened with a big lead but delivered an overall audience of 8.3 million.
Watch clips for both Christmas Specials below:
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2013
Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special
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