What’s On Drama
Today Saturday 14 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
07:10
Lovejoy
S05E10
Lovejoy goes in search of a fellow antiques dealer
When faced with a hefty dentist bill, Lovejoy agrees to settle it by investigating the alleged death by drowning of Terence Sullivan, a fellow antiques dealer. It doesn’t take long to determine that Sullivan is still alive, having taken up residence with an attractive stewardess. When Charlotte sees Lovejoy’s caring side towards the `widow”, she feels she may have misjudged his character and finally gives in to his seductive charm. Pete Postlethwaite guest stars, with Ian McShane
08:00
Lovejoy
S05E11
The dealer is asked to sell silver candlesticks
A friend who runs a fairground asks Lovejoy to sell silver candlesticks on his behalf, but the police arrive and reveal they are stolen property. Jimmy Jewel and Phil Daniels guest star, with Ian McShane and Dudley Sutton
09:00
Lovejoy
S05E12
A rare Bible is discovered
While searching a Cambridge antiques fair for religious books with Charlotte and Charlie Gimbert, Lovejoy discovers a rare Bible that seems to offer a solution to all his problems. Meanwhile, Tinker has a hard time persuading Beth’s father that she should carry on working for such a rogue. Drama, guest starring Richard Briers and James Ellis, with Ian McShane
10:00
Lovejoy
S05E13
A romantic weekend in the country turns sour
A romantic weekend in the country turns sour for Charlotte and Lovejoy when one of her friends takes a shine to him. Matters deteriorate further for the dodgy dealer when he learns Charlie is trying to evict his business. Light-hearted drama, starring Ian McShane, Caroline Langrishe and Malcolm Tierney
11:00
Sharpe
S03E02
The officer takes charge of an unprepared unit
General Wellesley receives unwanted reinforcements from the King of Spain in the form of the Royal Irish Company and Sharpe is charged with transforming them into an effective fighting unit. When Kiely learns his wife is pregnant, he sends her away out of harm’s way, but she is captured. With Sean Bean, Daragh O’Malley and Hugh Fraser
13:00
Pie in the Sky
S01E04
Henry investigates corruption in the police force
Henry cooks a banquet for a visiting Japanese delegation, and tracks down a criminal from his past, hitherto presumed dead. This shocking discovery prompts him to investigate corruption in the police force. Richard Griffiths stars
14:00
Pie in the Sky
S01E05
Crabbe probes a snail-importing company
15:00
Pie in the Sky
S01E06
Crabbe investigates a killing in Wychwold
16:00
Inspector George Gently
S01E02
A badly burnt body is found near an RAF base
After an unidentified burnt body is found near an RAF base, Gently works alongside Special Branch officers who suspect the victim was involved with the IRA. However, the discovery that a large cache of guns has gone missing turns the case into a hostage situation. Feature-length episode starring Martin Shaw as the 1960s Northumberland detective, with Lee Ingleby and Robert Glenister
18:00
The Brokenwood Mysteries
S06E04
Mike and the team are reacquainted with some familiar faces
Mike and the team are reacquainted with some familiar faces when investigating a suspicious suicide at the Brokenwood Women’s Prison. For Mike this one is personal – he knew the victim Corina Doyle from his days prior to Brokenwood, and with her passing, new information surfaces about an old crime
20:00
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
S03E08
Frank and Lu investigate a mysterious car accident which killed a young mother
21:00
Atlantic Crossing
S01E01
Drama series based on the true story of Norwegian Crown Princess Märtha
Drama series based on the true story of Norwegian Crown Princess Märtha, who fights to save her country during the Second World War. Märtha and Crown Prince Olav are forced to flee when Nazi Germany launches a surprise attack on the 9th of April 1940. Starring Kyle MacLachlan and Sofia Helin
22:10
Inspector George Gently
S01E02
A badly burnt body is found near an RAF base
After an unidentified burnt body is found near an RAF base, Gently works alongside Special Branch officers who suspect the victim was involved with the IRA. However, the discovery that a large cache of guns has gone missing turns the case into a hostage situation. Feature-length episode starring Martin Shaw as the 1960s Northumberland detective, with Lee Ingleby and Robert Glenister
00:10
Taggart
S07E02
Two skulls are found during building work
Two skulls are found during the construction of a new bypass, and the detective investigates a possible link to the theft of poisonous snakes from a Glasgow research laboratory. Drama, starring Mark McManus, Blythe Duff and Dougray Scott
03:00
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
S03E02
Work begins on dismantling the bridge
The lads begin work on dismantling the historic Transporter Bridge, but tension between the Serbian and Kosovan workers soon starts slowing things down – and worries about Bomber’s health add to their woes. Elsewhere, Mickey Startup dispatches hitman Teddy Platt to teach Moxey the error of his ways, while Oz has an eye-opening reunion with son Rod. Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais’s popular comic drama, starring Tim Healy, Kevin Whately, Timothy Spall and Jimmy Nail