EastEnders: Max's troubles bring in 7.2m in Tuesday ratings

EastEnders topped the soap ratings on Tuesday evening (January 27) with another difficult day for Max Branning, overnight figures show.



The Walford drama was the most-watched programme of the day, bringing in 7.21m (33.4%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Max's heartbreak on the day of Emma's funeral led to him continuing his vendetta against Phil.

After the episode, 531k (2.5%) tuned in for EastEnders: 30 Years of Cliffhangers at 8pm on BBC Three, while the digital station's usual EastEnders repeat screening secured 419k (2.9%) at 10.30pm.

Emmerdale attracted 6.34m (31.2%) at 7pm on ITV and 216k (1.0%) on +1 as Jai and Megan hit the rocks following the Fake Archie scandal.

Holby City appealed to 4.62m (21.4%) at 8pm on BBC One with a shock for Sacha.

Hollyoaks entertained 1.02m (5.3%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 and 140k (0.7%) on +1 as Freddie continued to be set up, while E4's first look followed with 640k (3.1%) at 7pm and 184k (0.9%) on +1.

Neighbours interested 574k (7.9%) at 1.45pm and 881k (5.6%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 with the latest struggles for Sonya.

Home and Away claimed 236k (3.1%) at 1.15pm and 730k (4.1%) at 6pm on Channel 5, while 5*'s first look had 450k (2.3%) at 6.30pm.

Elsewhere, Doctors continued with 1.66m (23.0%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.