So, we had no Olympics this year, no Diamond Jubilee, in fact, it threatened to look like quite a flat year, telly-wise. But, between them, ITV and BBC each came up with their share of memorable moments. Sky stamped its mark ever deeper on the mainstream telly landscape. We can't go without doffing our caps to our Nordic counterparts, and now the French have joined the party as well.
Here's our countdown of the top 11 most dramatic moments served up by the small screen. Did you agree? Or what did we miss? Be sure to let us know in the comments below...