Peter and Lauren exits seen by 7.8m on Tuesday's EastEnders

EastEnders topped the soap ratings on Tuesday evening (February 24) with the exits of Peter and Lauren, overnight figures show.



The Walford drama was the most-watched programme of the day, bringing in 7.83m (35.6%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Peter and Lauren left Walford for a fresh start in New Zealand. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 423k (3.0%) at 10.30pm.

Emmerdale entertained 6.58m (33.0%) at 7pm on ITV and 206k (0.9%) on +1 as Nicola was accused of kidnapping baby Amba after getting trapped in a barn with her.

Holby City claimed 4.63m (20.5%) at 8pm on BBC One as Elliot faced a difficult choice.

Hollyoaks attracted 1m (5.4%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as Lindsey chose Freddie over her own son, while E4's first look followed with 651k (3.3%) at 7pm and 159k (0.7%) on +1.

Neighbours grabbed 590k (8.7%) at 1.45pm and 836k (5.5%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 as Naomi's pursuit of Brennan continued.

Home and Away managed 211k (3.0%) at 1.15pm and 631k (3.6%) at 6pm on Channel 5, while 5*'s first look had 450k (2.4%) at 6.30pm.

Elsewhere, Doctors was seen by 1.58m (23.2%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.