'Enders edges Corrie again in Thursday ratings

EastEnders narrowly topped its ITV rival Coronation Street again for the second time since the commercial broadcaster revamped its soap and drama lineup in July.

BBC One's edition of EastEnders, during which Bianca saw Ricky and Sam kissing in the park, was watched by 7.96m (38.9%) at 7.30pm. BBC Three's 10pm repeat added a further 631k (3.7%).

Meanwhile, Coronation Street's offering, during which Luke publicly dumped Rosie in The Rovers, drew 7.62m (33.8%). ITV2's repeat showing added 184k (1.8%) at 11pm.

Emmerdale's double bill at 7pm and 8pm, which featured Debbie issuing Michael with an ultimatum and Ryan and Katie finally giving in to their feelings, was seen by 6.16m (33.1%) and 6.49m (30.7%).

BBC One's instalment of Doctors, titled 'Teotwawki', managed 1.45m (23%) at 1.45pm.

Channel 4's screening of Hollyoaks at 6.30pm had 1.42m (8.2%), before E4's first look interested 472k (2.8%).

Neighbours' outing, which saw Declan make a decision about India, logged 1.31m (10.5%) at 5.30pm, while Fiver's repeat added 283k (1.7%).

Five's Home and Away, which featured the aftermath of Charlie's bombshell revelation, averaged 986k (6.2%) at 6pm, while 507k (3.2%) tuned in for Fiver's first look half an hour later.

BARB ratings data supplied by Attentional