Mick's anger seen by 7.4m on Tuesday's EastEnders

EastEnders topped the soap ratings on Tuesday evening (February 3) with Mick's surprise visit to Dean, overnight figures show.



The Walford drama was the most-watched programme of the day, attracting 7.38m (33.9%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Mick demanded a showdown with Dean after growing frustrated with the lack of progress in the rape investigation. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 360k (2.6%) at 10.30pm.

Emmerdale brought in 6.47m (32.4%) at 7pm on ITV and 177k (0.8%) on +1 as Katie's feud with Robert threatened her marriage to Andy.

After Emmerdale, a repeat airing of Deirdre and Me - a documentary paying tribute to the late Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride - was seen by 2.83m (12.9%) at 7.30pm on ITV and 181k (0.8%) on +1.

Holby City interested 4.91m (22.2%) at 8pm on BBC One with Mary-Claire's chance to prove herself at work.

Hollyoaks entertained 1m (5.4%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as Will chose Cindy as his next target, while E4's first look followed with 699k (3.5%) at 7pm and 178k (0.8%) on +1.

Neighbours appealed to 625k (8.9%) at 1.45pm and 935k (6.2%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 with the ongoing Sonya and Erin storyline.

Home and Away grabbed 219k (3.0%) at 1.15pm and 701k (4.0%) at 6pm on Channel 5, while 5*'s first look had 340k (1.8%) at 6.30pm.

Elsewhere, Doctors continued with 1.72m (24.6%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.