EastEnders topped the soap ratings on Tuesday evening (March 3) with Linda's ongoing struggles, overnight figures show.
The Walford drama was the most-watched programme of the day, attracting 7.35m (35.4%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as Linda broke down in front of Elaine and revealed her fears that Dean is the father of her unborn baby. BBC Three's repeat screening had 292k (2.2%) at 10.30pm.
Emmerdale continued with 6.17m (31.5%) at 7pm on ITV and 184k (0.9%) on +1 as an emotional Alicia had to tell Jacob about her sexual assault.
Holby City brought in 4.74m (22.2%) at 8pm on BBC One with Harry's life-or-death drama.
Hollyoaks interested 975k (5.2%) at 6.30pm on Channel 4 with a surprising passionate encounter for Maxine and Patrick, while E4's first look followed with 720k (3.7%) at 7pm and 133k (0.6%) on +1.
Neighbours was Channel 5's top-rated show of the day, claiming 820k (5.6%) at 5.30pm with Harold Bishop's return. The lunchtime screening had 627k (9.6%) at 1.45pm.
Home and Away grabbed 286k (4.3%) at 1.15pm and 609k (3.6%) at 6pm on Channel 5 with the continued fallout from the bus crash, while 5*'s first look secured 481k (2.6%) at 6.30pm.
Elsewhere, Doctors was seen by 1.43m (22.0%) at 1.45pm on BBC One.
