If they were handing out Olympic medals for attracting armchair viewers, Belfast-based police drama Blue Lights would be top of the podium with gold around its neck.
We just haven’t been able to get enough of the close to home action, after it was revealed to be the most watched television show in 2023 in Northern Ireland.
Great news then that series three is to follow hot on its heels.
Silver and bronze went to reality shows, which still have a loyal following. I’m A Celebrity and Britain’s Got Talent are flavour of the year — and with Strictly Come Dancing also making the top five the genre is still as popular as ever when it comes to pulling in the viewers.
We love a bit of sport as well — and rugby in particular. The Rugby World Cup and the Six Nations Championship had us on the edge of our seats.
What chance a celebrity rugby special in the year ahead? Nolan as a prop forward, a few failed politicians in the scrum screaming ‘get me out of here’ with Jamie Dornan and James Nesbitt flying down the wings? Could be worth a watch…