Only Fools and Horses has been named the most loved BBC television series of the broadcaster's existence.
This was decided after an exhaustive vote decided by a panel of industry experts and the general public.
As reported by the Radio Times the survey was conducted by The One Show to kick off its BBC 100 celebrations, which will be happening throughout the year as the broadcasting service celebrates its centenary.
Viewers were invited to vote on a shortlist of 50 shows spanning multiple genres and decades, which was put together by a panel comprised of Radio Times' David Butcher, Mirror TV columnist Sara Wallis, BFI Archive TV Programmer Dick Fiddy and freelance critic Hanna Flint.
Doctor Who came in second place, with Strictly Come Dancing taking the third spot.
🎉 'Lovely jubbly!' @BBCTheOneShow viewers crowned Only Fools and Horses as their most loved @BBC TV programme in a #BBC100 vote!
— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) January 28, 2022
See the Top 20 ➡️ https://t.co/Xmuif20kAh
Check out the Top 10 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/u28H6gBu8L
Sir David Jason, who played Del Boy in Only Fools And Horses, and who appeared on The One Show yesterday (Friday, January 28) was delighted with the outcome.
He said: “I am delighted that Only Fools And Horses seems to be as popular as ever and that The One Show viewers have enjoyed it over the years.
“It was such a great show to be a part of and I am pleased it has given so many laughs and continues to do so to this day.
“From the brilliant writing of John Sullivan all the way down to the entire team in front of and behind the camera, let’s just say: luvvly jubbly.”
What were the top 20 BBC shows?
- Only Fools And Horses
- Doctor Who
- Strictly Come Dancing
- Line of Duty
- Call the Midwife
- Gavin and Stacey
- Fawlty Towers
- Blackadder
- Morecambe and Wise Show
- The Vicar of Dibley
- Dad's Army
- Planet Earth I and II
- Killing Eve
- Dinnerladies
- Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister
- Sherlock
- The Good Life
- Top of the Pops
- The Royle Family
- Blue Peter
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