What’s On Drama
Today Friday 17 March 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
Pie in the Sky
S04E04
The chef cooks for a reluctant witness
Crabbe agrees to cook for a reluctant witness in a police safe house, and comes under threat from both a ruthless villain and an unscrupulous copper. Meanwhile, Henderson is alarmed by an unwelcome reminder of a past indiscretion. Comedy drama, starring Richard Griffiths
08:15
The Bill
S18E67
Guilt preys on Taviner
The serial killer’s last victim is found and Sun Hill celebrates as Baxter is finally put behind bars, but Nixon has serious doubts about whether they’ve got the right man. Meanwhile, guilt is preying on Taviner – especially now that Hollis knows who started the station fire – and a confrontation with a ruffian brings him to breaking point Hywel Bennett guest stars
09:15
Classic Holby City
S21E25
Xavier’s mum arrives on AAU, talking in riddles
Xavier’s mum arrives on AAU, talking in riddles, and Donna does her best to shelter him from her behaviour. Sacha makes a romantic gesture, but finds something unexpected in Patricia’s cleaning cupboard, and just as he tries to confront her, he’s called into emergency theatre. Jac discovers that Nicky wishes to be partnered with Kian instead of her
10:35
Casualty
S32E42
Bea tries to give Alicia the help she needs
Bea tries to give Alicia the help she needs following the attack, while Eddie tries to rebuild their relationship – only to be told they are purely professional colleagues. Jacob lies to Sam and tells her that Blake knows about their relationship. Elsewhere, after overhearing Sam express her doubts that she will last another shift, Ruby attempts to build bridges with her colleagues and patients. A father and son are brought in with injuries they refuse to explain, raising suspicions of abuse – but it is not clear who is the abuser and who the victim
11:40
The Bill
S18E68
It appears the serial killer has been caught
12:40
Classic EastEnders
S19E116
Little Mo is shocked by Trevor’s announcement
13:20
Classic EastEnders
S19E117
Sonia and Jamie take their future into their own hands
14:00
Howards’ Way
S05E03
Ken buys Laura’s company
15:10
Lovejoy
S02E05
The dodgy dealer is asked to furnish a restaurant
The dodgy dealer is asked to furnish a restaurant, but the items he acquires turn out to be stolen. To make matters worse, the owners turn up for the establishment’s opening night. John Wells guest stars, with Ian McShane
16:10
Peak Practice
S03E12
Beth is rushed to hospital
Pub tenants James and Chloe decide they’d like to become foster parents, and ask Jack for advice. Meanwhile, Beth treats a drug addict at the local police station _ then collapses with abdominal pains, and has to be rushed to hospital. Amanda Burton, Kevin Whately and Gary Mavers star
17:20
The Brittas Empire
S02E04
Strange behaviour bemuses Gordon
18:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E06
Daddy wants to join the Foreign Legion
Hyacinth develops a passion for art, Rose acquires a new admirer, and Daddy has a yearning to join the Foreign Legion. Patricia Routledge stars
18:40
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E07
Foggy dreams up a car-parking scheme
After witnessing an argument between two motorists over an available space, Foggy hits on another get-rich-quick scheme – this time in the form of a car-parking scheme. Rural comedy, starring Brian Wilde, Peter Sallis and Bill Owen
19:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E08
Compo tries to become a celebrity
Compo decides the way to win the heart of Nora Batty is to become a celebrity, so goes on a televised talent show. Gorden Kaye (‘Allo ‘Allo!) guest stars, alongside Bill Owen, Peter Sallis and Brian Wilde
20:00
Father Brown
S05E02
Lady Felicia’s niece is suspected of murder
21:00
Father Brown
S05E03
The priest investigates a death involving pagans
22:00
New Tricks
S05E05
A case involving Sandra’s father is reopened
The team reopens a case originally worked on by a corrupt colleague of Sandra’s father, leading the detective to seek the truth about her family’s shady past – a decision that puts pressure on the relationship with her mother. Brian investigates a suspicious death at a brewery, while Gerry and Jack take the time to sample its wares
23:20
Cutting It
S01E05
Gavin attends a business seminar
Gavin attends a business seminar, where he’s speechless with rage to learn Finn has been engaged to appear as guest speaker. Meanwhile, Allie goes on a training course to prepare for the forthcoming hairdressing competition, only to find that Mia has also invited herself along. Amanda Holden, Sarah Parish and Angela Griffin star
00:40
Bad Girls
S07E04
A teenager enters the prison
A teenage girl enters the prison amid a media frenzy, creating a buzz when the details of her supposed crime are revealed, while the two Julies get the last laugh in the hair salon. Jim goes for a secret vasectomy to scupper Di’s intentions once and for all, and Phyl and Bev sink to new lows with lusty delivery-man Frank. Francesca Fowler, Jack Ellis and Stephanie Beacham star
01:40
Lovejoy
S04E05
An American flag sparks a dispute
A flag from the American War of Independence turns up in a local church and triggers a wave of public interest as a number of villagers come forward to claim it as their own. Light-hearted drama, starring Ian McShane and Phyllis Logan
02:50
Classic Holby City
S21E25
Xavier’s mum arrives on AAU, talking in riddles
Xavier’s mum arrives on AAU, talking in riddles, and Donna does her best to shelter him from her behaviour. Sacha makes a romantic gesture, but finds something unexpected in Patricia’s cleaning cupboard, and just as he tries to confront her, he’s called into emergency theatre. Jac discovers that Nicky wishes to be partnered with Kian instead of her
