As autumn arrives and the nights get darker faster, many families will be swapping their Saturday nights out for cosy evenings in front of the TV.

In a new study from McDonald’s, the company has helped families choose what to watch on Saturday evenings by revealing the nation’s favourite TV shows.

From Strictly Come Dancing and Britain’s Got Talent to I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, you can discover the best options for Saturday night viewing.

Plus, McDonald’s has shared meal deals that families can enjoy to create the perfect Saturday night.

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McDonald’s Reveals the Perfect Autumn Night In

Seventy-five per cent of families now dedicate a special ‘family night-in’ to bond over TV, movies, or games. The survey also uncovered the top choices for food deliveries families are pairing with their nights in.

Leading the pack are local Indian or Chinese cuisines, favoured by 25% of families, followed closely by McDonald’s, preferred by 16%.

Forty-four per cent of families say they often turn to McDelivery for their ‘family night-in,’ enjoying the convenience of their favourite meals delivered right to their doorstep.

With the evolving dynamics of family TV time on Saturday nights, more than a third (35%) of families who watch TV shows together report feeling ‘very much’ closer as a result.

However, 64% believe the tradition of families watching TV together has become less common in recent years.

The study found a strong love for 90s classics like The Generation Game and Gladiators, with over half (56%) of parents feeling nostalgic about these shows.

McDonald’s recommends these go-to meals to complete the perfect family night:

The Feed the Family Deal (for four) - £14.99, returning on October 23: Choose two classic burgers and two core burgers, along with two medium fries and two small fries.

The Double Burger Deal (for two) - £9.99: This deal features two mouthwatering burgers and two fries, ideal for sharing with a friend or loved one.

For a morning start:

The McMuffin Duo Deal (for two) - £7.99: Start your day off right with our McMuffin Duo Deal, designed to fuel your morning with a tasty meal—two single McMuffins and two of our iconic Hash Browns.

The McMuffin Sharer Deal (for four) - £14.99: Share the morning goodness with the whole family—or grab your mates. This deal includes four single McMuffins and four Hash Browns.

Plus, until November 17, if you order through the McDonald’s app, you can get a free item with a minimum spend of £15. Enjoy one extra hash brown at breakfast, or, for later in the day, spend £20 and get six free McNuggets.