Soaps continue to enjoy high ratings

[Scarlett.]

The Big Four soaps enjoyed bumper ratings last night, according to overnight figures.

Coronation Street's double bill, which saw Ken and Peter's argument continue and Becky lambaste Steve for returning home drunk, pulled in 10.84m (42.6%) and 11.06m (40.4%) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm - the soap's best ratings since November 2.

ITV2's repeats from 11.45pm added a further 187k (2.4%) and 222k (3.8%).

Meanwhile, Emmerdale topped the 8m mark for the first time since February 2 - and since series producer Gavin Blyth took the helm. Last night's instalment logged 8.35m (34.4%) from 7.30pm.

Over on BBC One, EastEnders nearly matched its Christmas Day numbers, drawing 10.79m (39.1%) for its episode at 8pm. BBC Three's repeat at 10pm added 715k (3.2%).

Doctors' first screening after its annual festive hiatus put in 1.83m (20.1%) at its usual time of 1.45pm on BBC One.

Following its New Year ratings lull, Hollyoaks returned to form, with its latest offering attracting 1.81m (7.6%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4. Its timeshift repeat on Channel 4+1 added 124k (0.5%).

E4's first look at 6.30pm was seen by 607k (2.5%), while a further 102k (0.4%) tuned in an hour later on E4+1.

Five's first post-Christmas Neighbours had 1.44m (7.9%) and its 7pm repeat on Fiver was seen by 152k (0.6%).

Digital Spy

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[Mrluvaluva]

Great figures for Corrie.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, it wasnt too bad last night either, Steve was funny drunk xD

[Lewis.]

Wow.. good ratings! I think it may have something to do with the barb boxes too.

[Lewis.]

I think that's what they're called anyway?

[Mrluvaluva]

Yeah, it wasnt too bad last night either, Steve was funny drunk xD

He was indeed. I laughed when Becky grabbed his leg on the stairs. Lol

[Scarlett.]

He was indeed. I laughed when Becky grabbed his leg on the stairs. Lol

and his whole rant about women when he was around at the Peacocks :joker:

[Scarlett.]

Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale enjoyed continued healthy ratings yesterday evening for their final episodes of the week, with Gail's wedding in Corrie logging 11m.

ITV's double bill of the Weatherfield soap, during which Gail and Joe tied the knot and Rick turned up at the reception, pulled in 10.88m (40.5%) and 11m (38.2%) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm respectively.

Meanwhile, BBC One's latest edition of EastEnders, which saw the Mitchells interrogate
Glenda, drew 10.85m (38.8%) from 8pm. BBC Three's 10pm repeat added a further 627k (2.5%).

Emmerdale maintained its successful run of ratings for its final screening of the week, turning in 8.28m (32.4%) from 7pm.

BBC One's episode of Doctors, yesterday titled 'Basting The Turkey', put in 2.18m (20.7%) at its usual time of 1.45pm.

Five's Neighbours, during which Amanda surprised Katie was seen by 1.32m (6.7%), while a further 120k (0.5%) tuned in at 7pm on Fiver for its repeat.

Channel 4's Hollyoaks continued its day-on-day downward trend on the week, managing 1.3m (5.2%) at 6.30pm, while E4's first look was watched by 550k (2.2%) half an hour later.

[Jords]

Come on Eastenders!

Corries been pretty good, but Im bored over this night club storyline.

[Firewire]

Wow! Good ratings!

[Scarlett.]

Emmerdale got 9m on Thursday :o highest in 3 years

I like the storyline with Peter's bar, but Ken is annoying xD