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Soaps Ratings Roundup: August 24

Published Tuesday, Aug 25 2009, 10:13 BST | By Kris Green
Soaps Ratings Roundup: August 24
Coronation Street led the soaps ratings yesterday evening, overnight figures show.

The ITV soap's double bill, which saw Jason being arrested for allegedly assaulting David, before the real perpetrator was revealed, logged 8.36m (40.1%) and 8.66m (38.1%) at 7.30pm and 8.30pm.

ITV2's repeats from 11.25pm added 182k (2.3%) and 161k (2.8%) respectively.

Dawn's confession that she cheated on Garry with Phil in EastEnders was seen by 7.93m (35.6%) at 8pm. BBC Three's repeat drew its lowest audience since May 25, managing 448k (2.5%).

Emmerdale's instalment averaged 6.11m (32.5%) at 7pm.

BBC One's edition of Doctors, titled 'Puncture Repair', put in 1.69m (22.4%) at 1.45pm.

Five's episode of Neighbours, during which Bridget went into labour, was seen by 1.48m (11.2%). Fiver's 7pm repeat added a further 228k (1.3%).

Hollyoaks' offering had 1.36m (7.9%) at 6.30pm, before Channel 4+1's timeshift repeat added 124k (0.7%). E4's first look averaged 426k (2.5%) at 7pm.

BARB ratings data supplied by Attentional

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