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Monday 28 May 2012


Coronation Street was at the 7.7m mark for both episodes of its double bill last night (May 28), overnight figures show.

The ITV1 drama attracted 7.69m (39.0%) at 7.30pm and 125k (0.6%) on +1 as Paul asked Eileen to join him at Lesley's funeral, while tensions at the service were witnessed by 7.7m (34.3%) at 8.30pm and 202k (0.9%) on timeshift.

EastEnders, meanwhile, pulled in 7.38m (34.9%) at 8pm - up 220k week-on-week - with the aftermath of Ian's disappearance. BBC Three's repeat screening was seen by 760k (3.9%) at 10pm.

Emmerdale interested 5.76m (33.3%) at 7pm as Alicia landed herself in hot water by lashing out at Val, while 131k (0.6%) tuned in on ITV1+1.

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Tuesday 29 May 2012

EastEnders was Tuesday evening's (May 29) most-watched soap with the continuing aftermath of Ian Beale's disappearance, overnight figures show.

The Albert Square soap pulled in 6.75m (35.4%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Ben and Jay began to fear the worst over Ian. BBC Three's repeat screening secured a strong 853k (4.5%) at 10pm.

Emmerdale, meanwhile, attracted 5.85m (34.0%) at 7pm as Alicia heard that she could be heading to jail, adding 168k (0.9%) an hour later on +1.

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Wednesday 30 May 2012

Emmerdale was Wednesday evening's (May 30) most-watched soap as Alicia Gallagher's troubles continued, overnight figures show.

The ITV1 drama pulled in 5.81m (32.4%) at 7pm and 245k (1.2%) on +1 as Alicia's attempt to apologise to Val backfired.

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Thursday 31 May 2012

Coronation Street grabbed 7.5m on Thursday evening (May 31) as Tommy Duckworth's turmoil continued, overnight figures show.

The ITV1 drama pulled in 7.54m (33.5%) at 8.30pm as Tommy started to crack under the pressure of Rick Neelan's demands, while 258k (1.2%) watched an hour later on +1.

EastEnders, meanwhile, entertained 7m (34.9%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Phil helped to search for Ian. BBC Three's repeat screening secured a strong 859k (4.5%) at 10pm.

Emmerdale interested 5.96m (32.3%) at 7pm as Ashley's troubles began to escalate, while the fallout for the ex-vicar was witnessed by 6.44m (30.6%) at 8pm and 209k (1.0%) on timeshift.

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The ratings should be a lot stronger, given the season of warm weather seems to have subsided, certainly for now. It's been as cold as an iceberg up here.

[Redway]

Monday 4 June 2012

Coronation Street was Monday evening's (June 4) most-watched soap with Rita and Dennis's wedding drama, overnight figures show.

Coronation Street pulled in 5.43m (23.1%) at 7.30pm and 135k (0.5%) on +1 as Rita became embroiled in Tina and Tommy's war with Rick Neelan. Later, 5.39m (20.6%) watched at 8.30pm and 238k (0.9%) on timeshift as Rita defied the odds and made it to the ceremony on time.

The figures were dented by coverage of the Diamond Jubilee Concert, which thrilled over 14m viewers on BBC One.

Emmerdale, meanwhile, attracted 5.09m (26.1%) at 7pm and 129k (0.5%) on +1 as troubled Alicia had a showdown with Justin.

Seems Coronation Street held up incredibly well when it was clashing with a show that had a peak of 17 million viewers.

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By the way, here are Friday's, which were only posted an hour or two ago:

Friday 1 June 2012

Coronation Street was the most-watched soap on Friday evening (June 1) as the Rick Neelan storyline intensified.

The ITV1 show pulled in 6.98m (36.8%) at 7.30pm and 128k (0.6%) on +1 as Tina discovered what Tommy was up to, while the couple's subsequent showdown with Rick was witnessed by 5.75m (25.5%) at 8.30pm and 352k (1.6%) on timeshift.

EastEnders, meanwhile, entertained 5.74m (25.9%) outside of its usual timeslot at 9pm as Michael refused to give Jean her money back. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 612k (3.2%) at 10pm, while the EastEnders Omnibus appealed to 457k (9.9%) on BBC One from midnight.

Emmerdale interested 5.46m (31.9%) at 7pm and 199k (1.0%) on +1 as Cain paid a visit to Zak, while Hollyoaks had 679k (4.1%) at 6.30pm

[Me. I Am Salman]

Another sh*t day for soaps

[waterhog]

emmerdale slaughters both put togther.

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Tuesday 5 June 2012

EastEnders was easily the most-watched soap on Tuesday evening (June 5) as Michael Moon and Jean Slater's storyline continued, overnight figures show.

EastEnders pulled in 7.76m (34.0%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Jean confronted Janine about Michael's con. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 602k (2.9%) at 10pm.

Emmerdale, meanwhile, attracted 6.67m (29.7%) at 7pm and 148k (0.7%) on +1 as Zak returned home.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Back to normality

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Salman!

Back to normality

They sure are.

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Wednesday 6 June 2012

Coronation Street was Wednesday evening's (June 6) most-watched soap as Sunita Alahan's affair was in danger of being exposed, overnight figures show.

Coronation Street pulled in 7.49m (35.6%) at 7.30pm on ITV1 and 223k (1.0%) on +1 as Dev discovered that Sunita has a secret stash of money.

EastEnders, meanwhile, pulled in 6.29m (27.6%) at 8pm for an hour-long episode focusing on Michael's elaborate plan to discredit Jean. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 864k (4.8%) at 10pm.

Emmerdale interested 6.17m (31.4%) at 7pm with Gennie's pregnancy news, adding 150k (0.7%) on timeshift.

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Thursday 7 June 2012

Coronation Street remained well above the 7m mark on Thursday evening (June 7) as Dev and Sunita hit the rocks, overnight figures show.

Coronation Street pulled in 7.69m (32.9%) at 8.30pm on ITV1 as Dev accused Sunita of having an affair, adding a sizeable 316k (1.4%) on +1.

EastEnders, meanwhile, entertained 7.14m (33.1%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Kat returned to Albert Square. BBC Three's repeat screening had a strong 842k (4.2%) at 10pm.

Emmerdale interested 6.27m (30.7%) at 7pm as Zak took a sad turn for the worse, while 6.83m (30.2%) watched at 8pm and 196k (0.9%) on timeshift as the troubled Dingle patriarch returned to hospital.

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Friday 8 June 2012

Casualty was watched by nearly 4.8m on Friday night as it was moved from its usual Saturday slot.

Rescheduled due to the BBC's commitments to Euro 2012, the medical serial pulled in 4.76m (21%) for the conclusion of a two-part story, entitled 'All in a Day's Nightmare'.

EastEnders gave Casualty a leg-up by recording 6.77m (30.1%) at 8pm. BBC Three's repeat added 716k (3.4%), while 313k (7.6%) watched the omnibus from 12.15am.

Emmerdale was ITV1's only soap to air, grabbing 5.49m (27.4%) at 7pm and 255k (1.4%) an hour later on +1. Coronation Street's usual double bill was not screened because of ITV's football coverage.

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Monday 11 June 2012

Coronation Street stayed close to the 8m mark with its hour-long episode on Monday evening (June 11), overnight figures show.

The ITV1 drama pulled in 7.9m (31.5%) from 8pm as Simon's rebellious behaviour spiralled out of control. 334k (1.4%) caught up an hour later on ITV1+1.

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Tuesday 12 June 2012

EastEnders was the most-watched soap on Tuesday evening (June 12) as Tanya proposed to Max, overnight figures show.

EastEnders pulled in 6.54m (30.3%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Max was left stunned by Tanya's sudden suggestion that they should remarry. The episode clashed with continuing Euro 2012 coverage on ITV1, but BBC Three's repeat screening secured a strong 929k (4.8%) at 10pm.

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Wednesday 13 June 2012

Coronation Street was the most-watched soap on Wednesday evening (June 13) as Peter Barlow made a heartbreaking decision, overnight figures show.

Coronation Street pulled in 6.91m (31.6%) at 7.30pm on ITV1 and 261k (1.1%) on +1 as a distraught Peter agreed to let Simon live with Leanne. The episode clashed with high-rating Euro 2012 coverage over on BBC One.

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Thursday 14 June 2012

EastEnders was the most-watched soap on Thursday evening (June 14) with the continuing fallout from Kat's return, overnight figures show.

The Walford drama, which once again clashed with Euro 2012 coverage on ITV1, pulled in 6.58m (30.0%) at 7.30pm as Roxy confessed all to Kat regarding her crush on Alfie. BBC Three's repeat screening secured a strong 804k (4.0%) at 10pm.

Emmerdale, meanwhile, attracted 5.28m (26.6%) at the slightly earlier time of 6.45pm as Ashley pawned a number of his possessions. 181k (0.8%) caught up an hour later on +1.

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Friday 15 June 2012

Emmerdale dropped to its lowest audience in six years last night (Friday, June 15), according to the latest overnight data.

Due to a delayed Euro 2012 match, the Yorkshire soap was pushed back an hour to 8.30pm, where it mustered 3.64m (13.8%), adding 119k (0.4%) on ITV1 +1.

Like when it sunk to 3.1m during the World Cup in 2006, Emmerdale faced an England match on BBC One, which commanded an average audience of 11m.

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Monday 18 June 2012

Coronation Street was the most-watched soap on Monday evening (June 18) as Karl and Sunita found themselves in a tricky situation, overnight figures show.

The ITV1 show pulled in 7.23m (34.1%) at 7.30pm and 378k (1.6%) on +1 as Eva realised something was going on between the cheating pair.

Emmerdale, meanwhile, attracted 6.22m (33.2%) at 7pm and 272k (1.2%) on timeshift as David began plotting a sham wedding.

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Tuesday 19 June 2012

EastEnders was the most-watched soap on Tuesday evening (June 19) with the latest wedding dramas for Janine and Michael, overnight figures show.

The Walford drama entertained 6.25m (31.7%) at the unusual time of 7pm on BBC One as Michael raged at Jean when Janine considered cancelling their big day. Later, BBC Three's repeat screening delivered a huge 1.12m (5.3%) at 10pm.

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Wednesday 20 June 2012

EastEnders gripped 7.4m viewers on Wednesday evening (June 20) with the build-up to Michael and Janine's wedding, overnight figures show.

The Walford soap brought 7.37m (33.8%) to BBC One at 8pm with an hour-long episode which saw Michael and Jean's twisted feud escalate ahead of the big day. Later, 797k (4.5%) watched BBC Three's repeat screening at 10pm.

Coronation Street, meanwhile, attracted 7.19m (36.5%) at 7.30pm on ITV1 as Karl was forced to explain himself, while 282k (1.2%) caught up an hour later on +1.

Emmerdale entertained 6.04m (33.6%) at 7pm as Alicia agreed to go ahead with the sham wedding, adding 256k (1.2%) on timeshift.

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Thursday 21 June 2012

Emmerdale was the most-watched soap on Thursday evening (June 21) as Chas and Cameron's luck finally ran out.

The rural drama's hour-long outing, which saw Gennie catch the cheating pair red-handed, entertained 6.13m (30.6%) on ITV1 from 7pm and 239k (1.0%) on +1.

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Friday 22 June 2012

EastEnders managed to stay above seven million viewers for its Friday episode, overnight data shows.

The Albert Square soap's hour-long special, centred around Janine's wedding to Michael, was watched by 7.27m (32.5%) at the early time of 7.30pm.

The omnibus also scored 350k (11.1%) from 12.15am on BBC One.

Emmerdale, airing at 6.50pm instead of 7pm due to ITV's football commitments, logged 5.26m (28.6%) and 123k (0.5%) on +1.