Neighbours has been named 'Best Daytime Soap' in Digital Spy's 2011 reader poll.
The Ramsay Street serial, which recently reached its 25th year airing on UK screens, beat Home and Away and Doctors to the title.
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Neighbours' biggest storylines this year have included Callum (Morgan Baker) discovering that Sonya is his mother, Karl and Susan (Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne) experiencing fresh marital turmoil, Natasha (Valentina Novakovic) trying to discover the truth about her past and the dramatic departure of police detective Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor).
The show is currently on its Christmas break in the UK but will air more drama in the New Year as the Kate and Noah story comes to a head and Chris's homophobia plotline is revisited.
Home and Away took second place in the poll, while Doctors was third.
EastEnders has secured the 'Best Soap' title in Digital Spy's 2011 reader poll.
The Walford drama triumphed over its rivals Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Emmerdale in our survey, which asked our 12 million monthly readers to name their highlights in soap, movies, music, gaming, tech and showbiz over the past year.
EastEnders fans have witnessed another eventful year in Albert Square, with high-profile storylines including Ronnie and Kat's baby swap, Whitney's sexual exploitation, Tanya's battle with cancer, Phil's stalker hell and Yusef's manipulation of the Masood family.
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The show is also about to air some dramatic Christmas episodes which see Yusef's storyline reach an explosive climax and Phil's mystery tormentor finally revealed.
EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said today: "We're delighted that the Digital Spy community have voted EastEnders as the 'Best Soap' in this year's poll. This tops off a fantastic year for us here in Walford and we hope you all enjoy what we've got planned for 2012."
Emmerdale star Danny Miller has been voted the 'Best Soap Actor' of the year in the Digital Spy 2011 reader poll.
The 20-year-old, who plays troubled mechanic Aaron Livesy on the show, was victorious in the survey of our 12 million monthly visitors.
Aaron has had another dramatic year on Emmerdale as his relationship with Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) reached a tragic conclusion in an assisted suicide storyline in June.
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Although he was found not guilty of murder when he stood trial over his boyfriend's death, Aaron later started to self-harm as he struggled to cope with his guilt.
More recently, Aaron has been left stunned by a vicious attack on his uncle Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).
Miller today told Digital Spy: "Thanks so much to everyone who voted for me, it's been a great year and this is a lovely early Christmas present."
Hollyoaks actor Emmett Scanlan came second for his portrayal of Brendan Brady, who was recently released from prison after being framed for murder.
EastEnders stars Jake Wood (Max Branning) and Shane Richie (Alfie Moon) finished third and fourth respectively, while Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) took fifth place.
Coronation Street took second place in the poll, followed by Hollyoaks in third and Emmerdale in fourth
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