What’s On Drama
Today Wednesday 18 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
S07E03
The vets are puzzled by Farmer Biggins’ behaviour
The vets are puzzled when Farmer Biggins asks them to treat his perfectly healthy cows, while Tristan discovers the object of his affections sings in the choral society. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davison
08:15
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
09:15
Classic Holby City
S20E35
A special episode focusing on male mental health
A special episode focusing on male mental health. Long-serving Dr Sacha Levy struggles with his emotions after a devastating surgical outcome for a favourite patient. The episode departs from Holby’s usual format, exploring previously shown scenes from a new perspective, as the shattered consultant looks back at a testing year at Holby
10:35
Classic Casualty
S31E44
Duffy guides a pair of school-girls through an average hour in the ED
Paul Unwin, the man who co-created Casualty back in 1986, returns as a guest writer for an episode that covers the span of an hour within Holby’s Emergency Department. Duffy has her hands full as she is shadowed by a pair of school-girls planning to enter the medical profession, and Jez is crippled by guilt after he manages to rescue a woman from a house fire, but did not realise he saved her at the expense of her baby. Meanwhile, Ethan throws himself into his work following the incident with Scott, and when the ailing leader of a marching band arrives feeling unwell, Louise is forced to leave him in triage, with disastrous consequences
11:40
The Bill
S18E26
Rickman jeopardises an investigation
A determined Glaze makes it his mission to track down the real arsonist and get Fullerton off the hook, leaving Taviner with a distinct feeling of unease. Rickman and Klein learn a harsh lesson after their drug habit causes them to jeopardise an investigation into an assault on a woman, and Ackland’s professional judgement is clouded by her relationship with Carver. Police drama, starring Karl Collins and Paul Usher
12:40
Classic EastEnders
S19E32
The net closes on Nathan
13:20
Classic EastEnders
S19E33
Steven helps Janine’s fortunes turn from bad to worse
14:00
Howards’ Way
S01E13
A distraught Polly watches as Abby is taken away by ambulance
15:10
Pie in the Sky
S02E03
Fisher gives Henry an awkward assignment
Chief Constable Fisher’s daughter escapes the fold to live with a group of travellers, leaving him facing the difficult task of finding her before his wife returns from Kenya. Light-hearted drama, starring Richard Griffiths, Malcolm Sinclair and Natalie Morse
16:10
All Creatures Great and Small
S07E03
The vets are puzzled by Farmer Biggins’ behaviour
The vets are puzzled when Farmer Biggins asks them to treat his perfectly healthy cows, while Tristan discovers the object of his affections sings in the choral society. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davison
17:25
As Time Goes By
S05E03
Lionel takes up model boat-building
Jean becomes concerned that Lionel’s new passion for model boat-building is not active enough, and decides to rouse him from his lethargy by inspiring him to write another book. Comedy, starring Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer and Moira Brooker
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S07E07
Mr Goldberg sets up an employment agency
Mr Goldberg sets up an employment agency and tries to find new jobs for Mrs Slocombe and Mr Humphries. Classic comedy, starring Alfie Bass, Mollie Sugden and John Inman
18:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S01E04
The Spencers go on a second honeymoon. Originally broadcast in 1973
Frank and Betty travel to the seaside for a second honeymoon, hoping to make up for the catastrophes of the first. All seems to be going to plan – until they reach the hotel. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. Originally broadcast in 1973
19:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S03E07
Foggy decides Compo and Clegg need to get fit
20:00
Sherlock
S04E03
Long-buried secrets catch up with Sherlock and Watson
The sleuth and Watson face their greatest challenge as the duo’s long-buried secrets come to light and a threat from the past seems to have returned from the dead. They discover an elusive enemy has been playing a very long game – which is now reaching its devastating conclusion. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman star in the conclusion of the fourth series of the detective drama
22:00
New Tricks
S10E10
An investigation leaves Sasha facing a moral dilemma
The detectives are asked to carry out a preliminary investigation into a corrupt senior officer who may have suppressed evidence when a notorious crime boss was put away for murdering a prominent doctor. However, Sasha feels torn because she is almost certain that eight years earlier the convict in question also killed her CID partner. Meanwhile, Steve gets a shock when his estranged son turns up at work to see him. Tamzin Outhwaite and Denis Lawson star
23:20
Hustle
S08E01
The con artists target an unscrupulous gold dealer
The grifters return for one last round of cons, targeting the greedy and corrupt with intricate scams to exact revenge for their victims – and making a bit of cash for themselves in the process. They begin by taking on a dealer who is famous for parting the elderly from their possessions for a pittance and trading stolen gold for a huge profit. Keen to give him a taste of his own medicine, the con artists pose as a renegade army unit, and soon have the crook champing at the bit with the promise of a consignment of looted Libyan treasure. Adrian Lester, Robert Vaughn and Robert Glenister star
00:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S01E04
The Spencers go on a second honeymoon. Originally broadcast in 1973
Frank and Betty travel to the seaside for a second honeymoon, hoping to make up for the catastrophes of the first. All seems to be going to plan – until they reach the hotel. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. Originally broadcast in 1973
01:20
As Time Goes By
S05E03
Lionel takes up model boat-building
Jean becomes concerned that Lionel’s new passion for model boat-building is not active enough, and decides to rouse him from his lethargy by inspiring him to write another book. Comedy, starring Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer and Moira Brooker
02:00
Pie in the Sky
S02E03
Fisher gives Henry an awkward assignment
Chief Constable Fisher’s daughter escapes the fold to live with a group of travellers, leaving him facing the difficult task of finding her before his wife returns from Kenya. Light-hearted drama, starring Richard Griffiths, Malcolm Sinclair and Natalie Morse
02:50
Howards’ Way
S01E13
A distraught Polly watches as Abby is taken away by ambulance
