Del and Rodney dressed as Batman and Robin
(Image: BBC)When it comes to festive TV specials, the UK has delivered decades of unforgettable Christmas moments, from iconic comedy to show-stopping entertainment. However, there are some standout moments that viewers just can't stop watching.
Casino.org compiled a list of the festive scenes viewers can’t stop re-watching, based on YouTube view counts from UK Christmas specials across the past six decades. Speaking on behalf of the organisation, spokesman Lee McCullagh said: “Christmas television in the UK is driven by nostalgia and big memorable moments. Our findings show that comedy is still king. Only Fools and Horses leads the way as the most re-watched festive TV moment ever, proving that classic sitcoms continue to resonate with audiences long after they first aired. Despite often sparking debate each Christmas, Mrs Brown’s Boys also features heavily in the rankings, underlining its huge and loyal audience and showing that, love it or loathe it, viewers continue to return to its festive episodes in big numbers.
"From iconic slapstick scenes to instantly recognisable sing-alongs, viewers are clearly drawn back to festive moments that deliver warmth, humour and familiarity… the very elements that define Britain’s love affair with Christmas TV.”
9 - Doctor Who - The Doctor Visits Amy & Rory
The Doctor visited Amy and Rory for Christmas in the 2010 special A Christmas Carol (where they were stranded on a crashing liner) and again in the 2011 special The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe, which reunited them after a two-year break and involved a magical, Narnia-esque planet.
It is the latter episode which is one of the most-loved, racking up a whopping 1,600,000 views on YouTube.
(Image: BBC/Adrian Rogers)8 - Keeping Up Appearances - Dancing Skills
In Keeping Up Appearances Christmas Special called Sea Fever, with the trip on the QE2 not quite living up to expectations, Hyacinth decides to let loose and join Onslow on the dance floor for a spectacular number.
In an iconic moment, they perform a surprisingly energetic, uninhibited, and joyous routine, a rare moment of genuine connection and fun for Hyacinth, much to Richard's bewildered amusement and fan delight.
The clip has been viewed 1,770,000 views on YouTube
(Image: BritBox)7 - Gavin and Stacey - Christmas Sing-a-long
Smithy & Gavin's Carpool Karaoke in the 2008 Christmas special of the BBC sitcom is a very memorable moment.
The classic, fun scene sees the lads belt out The Libertines' Don't Look Back Into The Sun in a joyous moment.
It has been viewed on YouTube 1,900,000 times.
(Image: BBC)6 - Mrs Brown's Boys - Christmas Biscuits
Another hit moment on the BBC was in Mrs Brown's Boys 2011 Christmas Special.
Buster was left bewildered when Mrs Brown talked to the audience, after he showed her his biscuits and told her he had bought 2,000 tins of them.
The iconic scene has been viewed 2,000,000 times on YouTube.
(Image: BBC)5 - Only Fools and Horses - Batman and Robin
Heroes and Villains was the thirteenth Christmas special episode of the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, first broadcast on 25 December 1996.
Even when it was first released it attracted a UK television audience of 21.3 million, at the time a record for the show and now one key moment from the episode has been viewed 2,000,000 times on YouTube.
It hilariously saw Del Boy and Rodney, dressed as Batman and Robin, unknowingly prevent a crime.
(Image: BBC)4 - Mrs Brown's Boys - Revolving Christmas Tree
Another legendary moment on Mrs Browns Boys was from the 2013 Christmas special.
Grandad finds a novel way to help Agnes fix the Christmas tree lights leaving her stuck in the tree. A remote control lowers the tree, but when she leans forward to fix it, Grandad mischievously messes around with the remote.
It has 2,100,000 views on YouTube.
(Image: BBC)3 - Peep Show - Jez Forgets the Turkey
In 2014, Mark gets ready to start cooking Christmas dinner. However, Jez pulls a little Christmas joke, which Mark hugely overreacts to.
He screams: "What? No turkey? You f***ing idiot!" as he has a complete meltdown.
The hilarious moment has been seen by 2,800,000 YouTube users.
(Image: Channel 4)2 - Mrs Brown's Boys - The Virgin Mary
Another Mrs Brown's Boys clip has made the list. In the 2011 Christmas special, Mrs Brown practises her audition for the Christmas nativity play.
She joked that she was cast as Mary before throwing a tea towel over her head to represent long hair and pretending to ride a horse around the kitchen.
It has 2,900,000 views.
(Image: BBC)1 - Only Fools and Horses - Del Becomes a Millionaire
It's no surprise that Only Fools and Horses is in the top spot.
In the 1996 Christmas special, Time on Our Hands, Del Boy and Rodney Trotter finally became millionaires.
They discovered a rare antique pocket watch in a car boot sale, selling it at auction for over £6.2 million - finally fulfilling Del's famous catchphrase, "This time next year, we'll be millionaires!"
This episode was originally watched by a record 24.3 million viewers when on TV.
Over on YouTube the key moment has been viewed 3,900,000 times.
(Image: BBC)