RATINGS REPORT: 16-22 FEBRUARY 2026, MOST WATCHED SHOWS REVEALED
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The latest 7-day consolidated ratings for programmes shown or released for the last week have been released by BARB. The top-50 breakdown can be found on BARB's website here.
BBC drama dominated the week with Silent Witness continuing with 5,016,700 and 5,096,500 respectively. It was closely followed by Death In Paradise with 5,084,000.
Britain's Got Talent returned for a new series, launching with just 4,703,400 - down over 2 million on last year's series launch. The Apprentice was the BBC's highest rating non-scripted title with 4,381,900. Gladiators and Michael McIntyre's Big Show continued with 3,161,800 and 3,716,000 respectively.
In drama, ITV launched The Lady to 3,235,900 whilst Grantchester continued with 2,911,000. On Monday night, breakout comedy Small Prophets continued with 4,670,900.
All programmes mentioned above are available to stream on their respective broadcaster's platform.
