EastEnders topped the soap ratings on Thursday evening (October 9) as Linda Carter's dark storyline continued, overnight figures show.
Airing against ITV's coverage of the England vs. San Marino game, EastEnders managed 6.35m (30.1%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Dean's attempts to carry on as normal after the rape left Linda frightened and unsettled. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 379k (2.8%) at 10.30pm.
Emmerdale suffered an audience dip due to its early start, bringing in just 4.92m (26.0%) at 6.45pm on ITV and 374k (1.7%) on +1 as Declan returned with revenge in mind on the day of Robbie's funeral.
Hollyoaks interested 992k (5.4%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 as the hospital siege continued, while E4's first look continued to perform well with 905k (4.8%) at 7pm and 247k (1.2%) on +1.
Neighbours grabbed 620k (9.1%) at 1.45pm and 760k (5.5%) at 5.30pm on Channel 5 as Lauren refused to lie to the police for Terese and Josh.
Home and Away entertained 287k (4.3%) at 1.15pm, 564k (3.5%) at 6pm and 335k (1.8%) with 5*'s first look at 6.30pm.
Elsewhere, Doctors continued with 1.41m (20.8%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.
