The first episode of the final series of the crime drama drew 7.5 million viewers, giving the channel a 34% audience share and winning the 9pm timeslot. The final episode of Downton Abbey on Christmas Day in 2015 drew 6.6 million viewers in the overnight ratings, as people tuned in to wish a fond farewell to the Crawley family.
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Charities praise rape storyline in hit TV drama’s latest show
POLICE and rape counsellors have praised the makers of Broadchurch and said they hope the storyline will encourage victims to come forward. Monday night’s episode included harrowing scenes in which Trish Winterman, played by Accrington’s former Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, recounted being raped.