'Pyar Ka Dard Hai' returns to top

Hit drama 'Pyar Ka Dard Hai' returned to the coveted top position in the UK ratings last night, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsia.

The Adi-Phankuri drama at 22:00 pulled in a huge 243,700 viewers – peaking at 275,600 – making it easily the most watched Asian TV in the UK on Tuesday night.

Surprisingly, 'Kaali Ek PunarAvtar', which is set to bid adieu to viewers next month, was in second place with 210,000 – peaking at 256,900 viewers. In third was new show 'SaraswatiChandra', which maintained its high viewership from its launch on Monday night. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali show attracted 206,000 – peaking at 229,100 viewers.

The others in the pecking order were 'Saathiya' (195,100), 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' (181,700), 'Veera' (168,000), 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' (164,400) and 'Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai' (145,700).