This edition was shown directly opposite very strong competition on BBC1: Jurassic Park (1993) (8th in the ratings with 15.72 million viewers) and Episode #1.1388 (1996) (5th with 17.05 million).
Understandably, the ratings for Des's show were hit, with this Christmas edition attracting 8.53 million viewers and falling to 46th place in the charts.
Understandably, the ratings for Des's show were hit, with this Christmas edition attracting 8.53 million viewers and falling to 46th place in the charts.