RATINGS REPORT: 23-29 MARCH 2026, MOST WATCHED SHOWS REVEALED

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.

Britain's Got Talent topped the week, with the fifth round of auditions watched by 5,382,800 on Saturday night. On BBC One, Gladiators reached its final with 4,182,200 viewers. Jason Manford hosted the annual Big Night Of Musicals to 2,983,400 later that evening.

The Other Bennet Sister was the most watched drama of the week, with the fifth episode reaching 5,315,100. It was closely followed by Death In Paradise (5,180,300) and its spin-off Beyond Paradise (4,894,900). On ITV, Gone concluded with 5,138,100 whilst Grace returned to 4,954,700.

Martin Clunes starred as disgraced former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards in Channel 5 drama Power: The Downfall Of Huw Edwards, which has consolidated to 3,448,000. On Sunday night, The Capture continued on BBC One with 3,047,900 whilst A Woman Of Substance was watched by 2,724,200 on Channel 4.

Elsewhere in unscripted, Last One Laughing UK continued on Prime Video with 3,412,000 for its fourth episode. Gogglebox was watched by 3,336,000 and MasterChef: The Professionals concluded with 2,802,500.

All programmes mentioned above are available to stream on their respective broadcaster's platform.