Doctor Foster concluded with nearly 8 million viewers last night, according to overnight figures.
The Suranne Jones drama series on BBC One rose to 7.8 million (36.4%) from 9pm. It followed the Great British Bake Off final (13.4 million/54.8%), which became the most-watched TV show of the year.
On BBC Two, Great British Menu continued with 1.86 million (9.7%) from 7pm.
Denis Healey: The Best Prime Minister Labour Never Had? was watched by 635k (2.6%) afterwards, and The Face of Britain by Simon Schama logged 706k (3.3%).
Over on ITV, All Star Mr & Mrs was enjoyed by 2.61 million (10.2%) in the 8pm hour, with Midwinter of the Spirit interesting 1.22 million (5.7%) afterwards.
Channel 4's Location, Location, Location appealed to 736k (3%) before Grand Designs drew 2.17 million (10.1%) from 9pm. Million Pound Properties was seen by 1.08 million (7.6%).
On Channel 5, Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away averaged 1.23 million (5.7%) in the 9pm hour, and Britain's Flashiest Families managed 849k (5.7%).
The multichannels were topped by ITV4's coverage of the Rugby World Cup, which entertained 509k (2.3%) from 7.30pm.
