Britain’s favourite family TV shows revealed with iconic BBC show beating ITV favourite – guess you guess who won?

THE nation’s favourite family TV shows of all time are Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent – and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top 20 family favourites, with The Generation Game, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and Gladiators also featuring.

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It also emerged 56 per cent feel nostalgic for the classic family TV shows of the 90s, with 77 per cent claiming they loved Saturday nights in front of the TV when they were younger.

Nearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) often have their tea in front of the telly at the weekend watching some classic family entertainment.

And 37 per cent who have a ‘family night in’ on Saturdays often get their evening meal sent in to minimise cooking while enjoying the TV.

The research was commissioned by McDonald’s UK, which has delivery bundles available on McDelivery until January.

A spokesperson said: “Saturday night TV offers a perfect opportunity for families to come together, relax, and enjoy quality time as a unit.

“In today’s busy world, where work, school, and other commitments often keep everyone on the go, it’s important to have moments where families can pause and reconnect.

Recent singing shows like X Factor, The Voice and The Masked Singer all appeared in the top 20 of the best family or Saturday evening entertainment programmes.

While 90s classics Noel’s House Party and The Crystal Maze also ranked highly.

More than a third (35 per cent) of families who watch Saturday night TV shows together feel ‘very much’ closer as a result.

But as many as 64 per cent believe the tradition of families watching TV together on Saturday nights has become less common in recent years.

With 55 per cent of respondents putting at least some of the blame for this on modern technology like smartphones and streaming services.

Three quarters (74 per cent) believe family TV shows should be able to cater to all age groups according to the OnePoll.com figures.

And the best things about settling back as a group on Saturday nights in front of the telly are spending time together (65 per cent) and relaxing as a family (53 per cent).

But overall, Brits reckon Saturday night TV shows are worse than they used to be – with 49 per cent feeling this way, compared to 21 per cent who reckon they’re better.

The spokesperson for McDonald’s, which has new delivery bundles including The Feed the Family Deal, added: “With the added fun of ordering a takeaway, Saturday nights become a time for shared laughter, conversation, and enjoying favourite shows, making it an event everyone looks forward to.”