EastEnders topped Thursday evening's (January 17) soap ratings with the latest developments for Kirsty and the Brannings, overnight figures show.
The Walford drama pulled in 8.11m (34.5%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Kirsty attempted to strike up a bond with troubled stepdaughter Lauren. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 502k (3.0%) at 10.30pm.
Emmerdale, meanwhile, pulled in 7.21m (31.9%) at 7pm on ITV as Alicia and Priya clashed at The Woolpack. 6.53m (26.7%) returned at 8pm and 244k (1.0%) on +1 to see Cain worry over Debbie's scheming.
Waterloo Road continued with 3.68m (15.0%) at 8pm on BBC One as Dynasty reconsidered what she wanted for her future.
Hollyoaks remained steady with 1.1m (5.1%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as scheming Browning gave Myra the all-clear, while E4's first look had 644k (2.8%) at 7pm.
Over on Channel 5, Neighbours entertained 625k (8.0%) at 1.45pm and 1.03m (6.0%) at 5.30pm, while Home and Away managed 722k (3.6%) at 6pm and 447k (2.1%) for 5*'s first look at 6.30pm.
Elsewhere, the latest episode of Doctors was seen by 1.74m (22.5%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.
