'New Tricks', which stars Dennis Waterman and James Bolan, captured a 31.2% share of the audience in the 9-10pm slot.
ITV1's 'Pierrepoint', which told the story of one of Britain's most notorious hangmen Albert Pierrepoint, scored a lowly 3.6m viewers and a 15.7% share in the 9-10.50pm slot, despite having the pulling power of lead actor Timothy Spall.
The latest instalment of 'Big Brother' brought Channel 4 2.8m viewers and a 14.5% share between 10-11.05pm.
The ratings increased to 3m viewers and a 15.5% share when Channel 4+1 is included.
Earlier in the evening Channel 4's 'Wogan's Perfect Recall', the Terry Wogan-presented game show in which four contestants battle for the chance of winning a big cash prize, was watched by an impressive 1.7m viewers and a 12.9% share in the 5-5.30pm slot.
Including viewers on Channel 4+1, it had 1.7m viewers and a 4.8% share.
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