11.6 million viewers tuned in to BBC One for the Sherlock special on New Year’s Day last week.

‘The Abominable Bride’ was the most watched programme between 21 December 2015 and 1 January 2016 across all channels.

Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One commented: “After a two year wait, it’s incredible to see the indisputable power of Sherlock bringing the nation together to make it the biggest show of the festive season. It’s a tribute to the talented team behind this much loved show.”

Sherlock producer Sue Vertue added: “We are thrilled to be a hit in both 2016 and 1895.”

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‘The Abominable Bride’ is the second most watched Sherlock episode ever, beaten only by Season 3’s opener ‘The Empty Hearse’ in January 2014 with 12.7 million viewers.

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