The most watched series are Elämäni Biisi and Ryhmä Hau. Riku Rantala’s M/S Mystery podcast and Tarja Närhi’s Iskelmäradio are at the top of the listening favorites.
Saturday nights’ perennial favorite *Elämäni Biisi* is one of Yle’s most watched series. The program, which offers musical performances and guest stories, gathers an audience of millions around the TV. This year, *Elämäni Biisis* will also be shown in the New Year’s Eve special on 31.12. at 9 p.m.
On the domestic drama and comedy side, *My husband’s wife* and *Dear children* have been successful both on Yle TV1 and Yle Areena. The series *Helsinki Syndrome* and *Justimus presents: Duo* have also attracted interest in Areena.
Yle’s topical content is trusted, which can be seen in the viewership numbers of *A-studio* and *A-talk*. In particular, the Russian attack on Ukraine that began in February drew millions of viewers to the programs in question.
Among the sports broadcasts, the skiing of the Beijing Olympics, the men’s World Cup final and the athletics broadcast of the European Championship week in Munich reached an average viewership of over one million.
At the end of the year, Yle’s holiday season programs rose to the top of the year’s most watched programs, when *Linna jullat* gathered more than 2 million viewers. Also *Kohti Linna’s celebrations* and *Declaration of Christmas Peace* both received an audience of one million.
The documentary series *Linna*, about the Hämeenlinna women’s prison, and the follow-up series *Tytöt 18*, which examines the lives of four coming-of-age girls from Oulu, are also among the most watched of the year at Yle Areena. On Yle TV1, you glued e.g. *Tervo
Yle Areena’s most watched series of the year also include children’s programs: in addition to the perennial favorites *Ryhmä Hau* and *Pipsa Pissu*, the gentle *Nalle, ystävä-ace* and *Moomilaakso* interested younger viewers.
In radio and podcasts, music, matter and presence are of interest
On the radio, Finns appreciate the special music programs delivered. Yle Radio Finland’s most listened to programs include *Tarja Närhi’s Iskelmäradio* and *Pekka Laine’s wonderland*, while on Yle Radio 1 the top spot is held by *Bulevardi of Memories*. YleX moves from time to time, as the channel’s most listened to programs include *Uuiden muziken X* and *YleX Throwback*.
Yle Radio 1’s *Ykkösaamu* and *Ruben Stiller* are Finnish favorites, while Yle Areena’s *Riku Rantala: M/S Mystery*, *Tiedetrippi*, *12 dictators* and *Utispodcast*.
Children’s programs are at the top of Yle Areena’s most listened to programs. In addition to the beloved stories of *Heinähatu and Vilttitossu* and *Risto Räppääjä*, families with children listen to a lot of soothing content for children. *Relax with Teddy* and *Malti and Valti’s sleep adventure* make the children calm down with Yle Areena.
The drama also appeals to Finns in audio. The most listened to audio dramas of the year at Yle Areena include the summer music series *Mä haluun olla Nylon* and the classic series *Knalli ja saedenvarjo*.