Cheers and Grumbles

Which programme is the viewers' top dog and top bugbear in December?

The tireless folks at Channel 4's Viewer Enquiries team dealt with 10,271 contacts – phone calls, emails and letters – from viewers in December. Each query was logged and the appropriate people at Channel 4 notified.
Of these, 531 criticised Channel 4 shows, while 160 complimented programmes. The vast majority of contacts were general queries, such as: When is this series out on DVD? What is the name of the theme tune?

These were the most appreciated and criticised programmes in December. We've included the odd viewer quote to give a flavour of the comments.
Which shows did you love and loathe last month? Tell us below.

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1. Dubplate Drama (15 contacts)
   "supporting UK talent" and "hours of entertainment"
2. Make Me A Muslim (11)
   "It showed the positive side of our faith. We would like to see more programmes like this."
   See what C4's Head of Religion had to say.
3. Help Me Love My Baby (10)
   "I want to thank Channel 4 for raising this sensitive and taboo issue."
4. The Secret Millionaire (9)
   "It really makes my heart skip a beat, with the way that the money is given in such a caring way."
5. The Hidden Story of Jesus (7)
   "I would like to congratulate Dr Robert Beckford & Channel 4 for this excellent programme."
6. This is Civilisation (5)
7. How To Look Good Naked (5)
8. The Paul O'Grady Show 21.12.07 (4)
9. My Big Fat Moonie Wedding (3)
10. Dispatches: Britain Under Water" (3)

1. Make Me A Muslim (118)
   " I think its absolutely disgusting that you show a programme like this, considering the tension we have in this country."
2. Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (20)
   "There was barely a word in it that wasn't four letters."
3. The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (16)
   "Just an excuse for the contestants to be filthy and vulgar and seek cheap laughs."
4. The Hidden Story of Jesus (15)
   "I am saddened by the insensitivity of Channel 4 in screening THE HIDDEN STORY OF JESUS on Christmas Day."
5. My Big Fat Moonie Wedding (12)
   "Pretty unbalanced and unfair."
6. The Friday Night Project with Girls Aloud (11)
7. This is Civilisation (10)
8. The Secret Millionaire (8)
9. Hitler's Favourite Royal (8)
10. Dispatches: How Safe Are Your Christmas Toys? (6)

Couldn’t disagree more? Glad to be proved right?
Which programme was your pin-up this month?
…And which did you pin to the dartboard?

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