The final ever Top Gear to feature the unholy trinity of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May was eventually broadcast by BBC Two this month, bowing out with 6.9 million viewers.

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Britain’s Got Talent, The C-Word and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell were among some of the most-watched programmes in May.

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This month saw big audience ratings for ITV with the return of Britain’s Got Talent, Safe House, Ninja Warrior and General Election Leaders’ Debate.

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March saw big ratings for BBC One’s Ordinary Lies, coverage of the Six Nations rugby, a drama about the creator of Sherlock Holmes and historical drama Poldark.

February saw good ratings for rugby, Ant & Dec, this year’s BRITs award ceremony and an adaptation of JK Rowling’s latest novel.

As the Christmas and New Year holiday period drew to a close there was still time for BBC One to offer up a gem for viewers dreading the return to work, with the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot.

Popular shows in December included Doctor Who, Call The Midwife and Strictly Come Dancing.