EastEnders topped 8m viewers on Tuesday evening as Phil attempted to solve a strange mystery, according to overnight audience data.
BBC One's flagship soap was enjoyed by 8.05m (34.4%) from 7.30pm for Phil's accusation that Janine had sent him curious photos. The repeat screening fetched 959k (5%) on BBC Three from 10pm.
Emmerdale was not too far behind, after the ITV1 drama averaged 7.39m (33.4%) from 7pm and 185k (0.8%) on +1, as Marlon gave Laurel the ultimatum that he wanted all or nothing from her.
Back on BBC One,
Holby City grabbed 5.04m (20.9%) in the 8pm hour for the episode 'Devil in the Detail', featuring Michael sparking fresh concerns for Malick.
Hollyoaks was seen by 1.1m (5.2%) on Channel 4 from 6.30pm, before E4's first look episode attracted 657k (3%) from 7pm.
BBC One's
Doctors entertained 1.59m (21.9%) from 1.45pm. Meanwhile, Channel 5's
Neighbours had 757k (10.3%) from 1.45pm and 1.18m (7%) from 5.30pm.
Home and Away managed 910k (4.7%) on Channel 5 from 6pm, before 5*'s first look at the next episode pulled in 478k (2.3%).