EastEnders topped Tuesday's soap ratings (October 21) as Ronnie Mitchell and Charlie Cotton shared their secrets with each other, overnight figures show.
6.98m (33.3%) watched at 7.30pm on BBC One as Ronnie told Charlie why she killed Carl and he responded by revealing the truth about Nick's 'death' and his real job. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 157k (8.4%) at the later time of 1.30am.
Emmerdale claimed 6.57m (33.0%) at 7pm on ITV and 155k (0.7%) on +1 as Jai finally regained consciousness following his recent accident.
Holby City attracted 4.47m (20.8%) at 8pm on BBC One as Raf was pushed to the limit of his abilities.
Hollyoaks appealed to 946k (5.1%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as Diane dealt with the fallout of Tony's betrayal, while E4's first look followed with 818k (4.1%) at 7pm and 146k (0.7%) on +1.
Neighbours interested 733k (10.2%) at 1.45pm and 901k (6.1%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 as Lauren and Matt's marriage reached breaking point.
Home and Away entertained 315k (4.2%) at 1.15pm and 619k (3.6%) at 6pm on Channel 5, while 5*'s first look had 325k (1.7%) at 6.30pm.
Elsewhere, Doctors continued with 1.54m (21.4%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.
