Drama Today Friday 6 January 2023

What’s On Drama
Today Friday 6 January 2023

A full run down of everything airing on Drama
today.

06:00

Teleshopping

A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home

07:20

All Creatures Great and Small

S06E07

Siegfried decides to update the practice

Siegfried decides it is time the practice’s image moved with the times. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Lynda Bellingham

08:15

The Bill

S21E06

Sam struggles to build a case against Hugh Wallis

Sam struggles to prove that Hugh Wallis abducted, brainwashed and raped her daughter, but the suspect arrogantly sticks to his story that Abi instigated the sexual relationship that has left her pregnant and emotionally wrecked. DCs Jo Masters and Suzie Sim investigate a case involving rent boys and pornography which implicates DI Neil Manson’s father-in-law, a Deputy Assistant Commissioner at Scotland Yard and, undaunted by the risk of making enemies in high places, Jack Meadows organises a raid on the officer’s home. Honey Harman confesses her unprofessional behaviour to Steve Hunter, but her next anguished encounter with Scott Burnett leads to another tender embrace. Drama, starring Lisa Maxwell and Robert Gwilym

09:15

Classic Holby City

S20E27

Serena and Ric battle to save a familiar patient

Serena and Ric battle to save a familiar patient against the odds, and Jac makes an explosive return to work, destabilising Abigail and Fletch’s cosy relationship. Meanwhile, Lofty’s nan Sheilagh is reflective as her stay at Holby may be coming to an end

10:35

Classic Casualty

S31E36

Elle discovers some uncomfortable truths about her son Blake

Elle agrees to deliver a career talk at her son Blake’s school, but her speech is derailed when she discovers some unexpected truths about her child and his friends. Luckily, Josh and Jacob are on hand to help. Medical drama, starring Jaye Griffiths

11:40

The Bill

S21E07

Leela suspects Sheelagh of racism

Sheelagh arrests a man accused of deliberately infecting women with HIV, but Leela reckons her colleague is prejudiced against the colour of the suspect’s skin – and when she learns Sheelagh was demoted to PC because of a racism allegation, it seems her worst fears are confirmed. Jim is appalled when his ex-wife’s decomposing body is found, and Neil is faced with hard evidence of his father-in-law’s fondness for rent boys

12:40

Classic EastEnders

S19E16

The past returns for Phil, Ian and Dot. Sonia has a shock

13:20

Classic EastEnders

S19E17

Unable to come to terms with the loss of another baby, Sonia resolves to take drastic action

14:00

Howards’ Way

S01E05

Jack and Avril clash over Tom’s ideas

15:10

Pie in the Sky

S01E05

Crabbe probes a snail-importing company

16:10

All Creatures Great and Small

S06E07

Siegfried decides to update the practice

Siegfried decides it is time the practice’s image moved with the times. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Lynda Bellingham

17:25

As Time Goes By

S04E05

A Hollywood producer arrives in town

A Hollywood producer arrives in town, full of big ideas about filming one of Lionel’s books – but his plan to use authentic locations is met with disapproval. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer

18:00

Are You Being Served?

S06E05

Mr Humphries takes over the perfume display

A perfume display arrives without a girl to run it – but Mr Humphries proves more than equal to the task. Comedy, starring John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Trevor Bannister and Wendy Richard

18:40

‘Allo ‘Allo!

S09E02

Rene is imprisoned by communist leader Louise

19:20

Last of the Summer Wine

S02E04

Compo gets a chance to impress Nora Batty

20:00

Father Brown

S03E07

The father of a writer is found dead

When the father of a young writer is found dead, tensions mount against the travellers in Kembleford, and the priest races to find out who actually committed the murder before one of them is wrongly sent to the gallows. Starring Mark Williams, Nathalie Buscombe and Philip McGinley

21:00

Father Brown

S03E08

The priest and his friends are stranded with a group of hedonists

The priest and his friends find themselves stranded with a group of hedonists and are desperate to escape, fearful that their lives are in danger. Fifties-set crime drama based on the stories by GK Chesterton, starring Mark Williams as a Roman Catholic priest who attempts to solve various misdemeanours

22:00

New Tricks

S10E02

Part two of two. The team comes closer to solving the Gibraltar murders

As the Gibraltar locals reel from the murder of shipping agent Gordon Fletcher, Brian and Gerry – last seen being carried off in a shipping container – find themselves stranded on the side of a Spanish mountain, and now face the problem of how to get back to the rest of the team. As Sandra attempts to unravel secrets stretching back over three decades and link what has now become three murders, she still has doubts about the innocence of charming entrepreneur Harry Truman – but that doesn’t stop her joining him for lunch on his luxury yacht. Conclusion of a two-part story, with regulars Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong, Dennis Waterman and Denis Lawson joined by Vincent Regan and George Irving

23:10

Hustle

S06E05

The team plots against a businessman who conned Mickey

When Mickey is conned during the online purchase of a mobile phone, he becomes convinced the incident has guaranteed him a run of bad luck. In an attempt to restore his confidence, the team plots against the man responsible, slimy businessman Mervyn Lloyd, who dreams of working with famous entrepreneurs but lacks the integrity and morals to do so. Dragons’ Den investors Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones and Duncan Bannatyne appear as themselves

00:30

‘Allo ‘Allo!

S09E02

Rene is imprisoned by communist leader Louise

01:10

As Time Goes By

S04E05

A Hollywood producer arrives in town

01:50

Pie in the Sky

S01E05

Crabbe probes a snail-importing company