What’s On Drama
Today Tuesday 17 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
07:25
All Creatures Great and Small
S07E02
Tristan accidentally injects a farmer with a cow vaccine
Tristan accidentally injects a farmer with a vaccine intended for cows, while Helen wonders why James is always visiting a pet-less joiner. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison
08:15
The Bill
S18E24
Fullerton’s confession shocks Taviner
The station is relieved when Harry Fullerton is arrested – all except Taviner, who can’t understand why he has confessed to petrol-bombing Sun Hill. Ackland puts rank before her romance with Carver, and Glaze and Sharpe investigate a serious assault on a taxi driver. Police drama, starring Bryan Murray and Paul Usher
09:15
Classic Holby City
S20E34
Essie faces a dilemma when trial patient Josh’s condition deteriorates
A conflicted Essie faces a dilemma when trial patient Josh’s condition deteriorates, and Donna clashes with Xavier when she accuses him of not taking their beauty business seriously. Elsewhere, Meena tries to stay positive when her day goes from bad to worse.
10:35
Classic Casualty
S31E43
Part two of two. Mickey’s mother Denise catches on to his big secret
Part two of two. Scott is admitted to the ED after taking a nasty fall during a fight with Mickey, and while Ethan is initially assigned to take care of him, the powers-that-be quickly realise this is a bad idea. Meanwhile, with both her sons in hospital, Ellisson matriarch Denise turns up on the ward, and it is not long before she discovers the reason her boys were scrapping. Connie delights in bringing Grace into the department to show off her recovery, but when the youngster gets in the way of her mother’s work, it becomes clear their relationship still isn’t on an even keel
11:40
The Bill
S18E25
Sharpe investigates a fraud case
Sharpe pays a visit to a known fraudster’s ex-wife after stolen benefit cheques turn up on the streets of Sun Hill and manipulative DS McAllister chooses the perfect moment to ask Chandler for an appraisal. An off-duty PC Rickman goes clubbing and takes an Ecstasy tablet – an action she later regrets when she is called to an emergency. With Diane Parish, Steven Hartley and guest star Beverley Callard
12:45
Classic EastEnders
S19E30
A shocked Natalie confides in Pat
13:25
Classic EastEnders
S19E31
Charlie is under great stress on the day of Little Mo’s hearing
14:00
Howards’ Way
S01E12
Frere strengthens his hold on Lynne
15:10
Pie in the Sky
S02E02
Crabbe discovers a customer’s body in the men’s toilet
Crabbe discovers a customer’s body in the men’s toilet, and its subsequent disappearance makes great demands on his ingenuity. Light-hearted crime drama, starring Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed and Bella Enahoro
16:10
All Creatures Great and Small
S07E02
Tristan accidentally injects a farmer with a cow vaccine
Tristan accidentally injects a farmer with a vaccine intended for cows, while Helen wonders why James is always visiting a pet-less joiner. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison
17:25
As Time Goes By
S05E02
Lionel reminisces with his ex-wife
Lionel is surprised to receive a letter from ex-wife Margaret and arranges an informal get-together to chat about old times. However, it soon transpires that her glamorous lifestyle isn’t all it seems. Comedy, starring Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench and Caroline Blakistone
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S07E06
The staff take over the canteen
After complaining about their long wait for lunch in the canteen, the staff are told to take over the kitchens themselves – but when they arrive for their shift, they find the area unhygienic. Comedy, starring Mollie Sugden, John Inman and Frank Thornton
18:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S01E03
Frank sets out to call the doctor
Frank is given the seemingly simple task of crossing the road and calling the doctor – but finds a way to bring mayhem to his mission. Betty then mistakenly locks the hapless hero out of the house, prompting a neighbour to mistake him for a burglar. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford
19:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S03E06
Compo’s nephew gets married
20:00
Dalziel & Pascoe
S03E01
A man’s body is found in a disused mineshaft
The discovery of a man’s body in a disused mine shaft reawakens villagers’ suspicions over a girl’s death – and the mismatched duo’s investigation lifts the lid on murder, mystery and intrigue. Feature-length drama, starring Warren Clarke and Colin Buchanan as the chalk-and-cheese detectives, with Polly Hemingway and Joe Duttine
22:00
New Tricks
S10E09
The detectives and their new boss investigate an immigrant’s murder
After Sandra’s departure, the detectives are anxious to meet their new boss, and DCI Sasha Miller wastes no time getting cracking with her first Ucos case, the murder of an Italian immigrant on a west London allotment 25 years earlier. The ritualistic style of the killing puts one of the other gardeners in the frame when it’s revealed he is a practising druid. However, as the investigation continues, Gerry becomes suspicious of Sasha – why is she kissing a senior officer? Tamzin Outhwaite joins the cast as DCI Miller, with Dennis Waterman, Denis Lawson and Nicholas Lyndhurst
23:10
Hustle
S07E06
The gang helps a former hustler
The gang is forced to help a former hustler when he posts himself to Eddie’s bar as part of an elaborate prison break. Cool Hand Cooper was locked up for stealing a cache of diamonds and managed to bury them before he was caught, but after discovering they belong to a notorious Mafia family, he is desperate to return them to their rightful owner
00:30
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S01E03
Frank sets out to call the doctor
Frank is given the seemingly simple task of crossing the road and calling the doctor – but finds a way to bring mayhem to his mission. Betty then mistakenly locks the hapless hero out of the house, prompting a neighbour to mistake him for a burglar. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford
01:10
As Time Goes By
S05E02
Lionel reminisces with his ex-wife
Lionel is surprised to receive a letter from ex-wife Margaret and arranges an informal get-together to chat about old times. However, it soon transpires that her glamorous lifestyle isn’t all it seems. Comedy, starring Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench and Caroline Blakistone
01:50
Pie in the Sky
S02E02
Crabbe discovers a customer’s body in the men’s toilet
Crabbe discovers a customer’s body in the men’s toilet, and its subsequent disappearance makes great demands on his ingenuity. Light-hearted crime drama, starring Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed and Bella Enahoro
02:50
Howards’ Way
S01E12
Frere strengthens his hold on Lynne
