Coronation Street was Friday evening's top-rated soap (August 8) as Peter Barlow's prison storyline led to the return of Jim McDonald, overnight figures show.
6.47m (35.1%) watched at 7.30pm on ITV and 109k (0.6%) on +1 as Peter was left disappointed by Simon's no-show at the jail. 6.18m (31.3%) returned at 8.30pm and 183k (1.0%) on +1 as Peter visited the prison's 'landlord' Jim for some alcohol to ease his pain.
EastEnders attracted 5.84m (30.5%) at 8pm on BBC One as Kat and Alfie Moon's twin sons arrived. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 374k (2.6%) at 10.30pm.
Emmerdale appealed to 5.4m (31.2%) at 7pm on ITV and 130k (0.7%) on +1 as Rakesh blackmailed Jai.
All three soaps were up on recent Friday performances. Corrie's 7.30pm figure was its highest Friday rating since June 6, EastEnders scored its best Friday audience since May 16, while Emmerdale had its strongest Friday episode since May 23.
Elsewhere, Hollyoaks continued with 868k (5.4%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as Cindy planned her escape from the village, while E4's first look followed with 693k (4.0%) at 7pm and 122k (0.6%) on +1.
Over on Channel 5, Neighbours entertained 537k (8.2%) at 1.45pm and 785k (6.4%) at 5.30pm, the show's highest Friday teatime rating since April 25. Home and Away managed 245k (3.5%) at 1.15pm, 555k (3.8%) at 6pm and 298k (1.8%) for 5*'s first look at 6.30pm.
BBC One's latest Doctors episode was seen by 1.05m (16.0%) at 1.45pm.
