by dutchman » Sat May 05, 2012 12:08 pm
Coronation Street topped the soap ratings on Friday (May 4) night with over 8 million viewers, according to the latest overnight data.
Kirsty's sorrow after hitting Tyrone pulled in 8.25m (37.8%) at 7.30pm (+1: 146k), after which Tyrone's struggle to forgive his violent girlfriend took 8.24m (34.8%) an hour later at 8.30pm (+1: 202k).
EastEnders logged 7.17m (31.6%) for BBC One at 8pm. BBC Three's repeat had 584k (3%). The EastEnders Omnibus, airing at midnight, was watched by 362k (8.1%).
Emmerdale delivered 6.35m (32.5%) to ITV at 7pm, adding 104k on timeshift.
Channel 4's latest Hollyoaks mustered 818k (4.4%) at 6.30pm, then E4's first look had 365k (1.9%) half an hour later.
Neighbours grabbed 679k (8.7%) at 1.45pm and 864k (5.7%) at 5.30pm, while Home and Away claimed 676k (3.8%) and an impressive 536k (2.9%) for 5*'s first look.
Doctors averaged 1.5m (19.3%) for an episode titled 'Blackeyes'.
