The nation's top family TV shows of all time have been revealed as , and ... Get Me Out of Here! according to a poll of 2,000 adults.
The survey also unveiled the top 20 family favourites, which included The Generation Game, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Gladiators.
Recent singing shows like , The Voice and all made it into the top 20 of the best family or Saturday evening entertainment programmes.
Sadly, when it comes to the quality of those weekend shows, nearly half (49%) think they've gone downhill, in stark contrast to the 21% who believe they've improved.
Meanwhile, 90s classics such as Noel's House Party and The Crystal Maze also ranked highly. As 56% of respondents expressed nostalgia for the classic family TV shows of the 90s, with 77% confessing their love for Saturday nights spent in front of the telly during their younger years.
This research was commissioned by McDonald's UK, which is offering delivery bundles on until January.
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A spokesperson for the company stated: "Saturday night TV offers a perfect opportunity for families to come together, relax, and enjoy quality time as a unit. In today's busy , where work, school, and other commitments often keep everyone on the go, it's important to have moments where families can pause and reconnect."
A significant 89% admitted to often having their tea while watching some classic family entertainment on the telly over the weekend. Moreover, 37% of those who enjoy a 'family night in' on Saturdays often opt for a delivered evening meal to minimise cooking and maximise TV enjoyment.
Over a third of British families (35%) who gather round the telly for Saturday night shows reckon it brings them 'very much' closer.
However, a whopping 64% feel that the tradition of enjoying TV together on Saturday evenings is on the decline. And it seems modern gadgets like smartphones and streaming services are partly to blame, with 55% pointing the finger at tech for pulling families away from communal viewing.
McDonald's spokesperson, promoting their new munchable delivery bundles like The Feed the Family Deal, chimed in: "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."
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