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I think you have to take into account the fact that Emmerdale started earlier (so many people would continue to watch, rather than turn over) and that EE was repeated only a few hours later.
Although I do prefer Emmerdale, it was more the two above factors that made me decide to watch Emmerdale, then anything else.
I agree but I think that it also shows that Emmerdale are producing some good storylines inorder for people to continue to watch rather than tunrover half way through. If it was crap then they would turnover and watch Enders at it's usual time rather than later or wait for the omnibus as I do, or record even. So options may contribute towards things, however Emmerdale is repeated on ITV2 or 3 plus has an omnibus.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackKat
Emmerdale is quite simply the stronger of the two at the moment. The storylines are better and only the most diehard ee fan could deny that the writing is far superior. For the forseeable future it seems that Emmerdale will win all the head to heads.Quote:
Originally Posted by Babe14
Yep, they did win but not by a lot, mind. There was a little gap, and some people who watched Emmerdale are hardly going to turn over half way through, plus EE repeats at 10:00pm and on sundays!!! You never know whether Emmerdale will continue to win all these head to heads, i bet if it was on christmas EE would win hands down, or Dennis's murder. Quite frankly, I am sick to the back teeth of these head to heads, and it's about time ITV and BBC make a deal like they have with Corrie.
I was out last night so i taped the hour long Emmerdale and watched Eastenders at 10pm, if i had to choose though, i would choose to watch Emmerdale for the whole hour because what's the point in switching over halfway through?! And i knew i was able to watch Eastenders at 10pm on BBC3 anyway.
whats happening now just proves how much EE has lost a lot of its appeal to a lot of veiwers,there was a time when ee main apponent was corrie ,now they are losing out to emmerdale ,if ee was up to scratch like emmerdale is there would be no competition,but sadly ee can't seem to get back up there
EE is back up there IMO!! The only reason Emmerdale keeps winning is cause (a. they always start half an hour earlier) (B. People are hardly going to turn over half through). EE Won in the last 15 minutes according to Media Guardian! (Well done, it is the closest they've ever come). Think about it, if EE and Emmerdale went head to head on Christmas, with EE starting half an hour first,, who do you think will win? It is not fair, it's just those *******s at ITV who keep doing it!! No offence but people say EE has lost it, but Emmerdale is hardly at it's best, like all the soaps were back then!!:angry:
If it beats DE when not at its best then just imagine how much it will beat them by when it is at its best. People can make whatever excuses they want but the simple FACT is that more people preferred to watch Emmerdale:)Quote:
Originally Posted by EE Rocks
I agree with you there. The simpple fact of the matter is that Emmerdale is gripping viewing. They have so many good stories going on at the minute. They have characters that people can actually care about and relate to. EE was once the greatest soap but sadly its decline over the last few years is apparent to most. What was once Unmissable has now become (with the exception of the occasional brilliant episode) UnwatchableQuote:
Originally Posted by callummc
Yep think you are right there BK.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackKat
However, Enders this week with the abortion business, isnt going to be everyones cuppa tea (it left me drained after Thursday's episode). Thus maybe folk preferred to watch two attractive girls mud wrestling instead in Emmerdale! :lol: