Drama Today Friday 20 January 2023

What’s On Drama
Today Friday 20 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

S07E05

Tristan takes a shine to a tortoise’s owner

Tristan takes a shine to the owner of a shy tortoise, and Mrs Donovan’s home-made animal remedies cause more problems than they cure. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davison

08:15

The Bill

S18E27

Ackland accuses a woman of crying wolf

Lennox wallows in self-pity after his wife leaves him, but soon forgets his marital woes while helping Glaze and Taviner nail petrol-bombing prime suspect Simpson. Ackland struggles to hide her jealousy when Carver shows kindness to a flirtatious woman who keeps calling to complain about an intruder in her house – despite there being no evidence of a break-in. Police drama, starring George Rossi and Trudie Goodwin

09:15

Classic Holby City

S20E37

An unexpected new friendship helps Frieda find her way

An unexpected new friendship helps Frieda find her way and Meena hits a new low, finding herself friendless and under mounting pressure from all directions, while tensions between Roxanna and Gaskell finally come to a head

10:35

Classic Casualty

S32E02

Part two of two. Dylan’s efforts to improve the lives of the migrants in France prove futile

Part two of two. The team of Holby medics continue their efforts to help migrant refugees in need of medical attention on the French coast. However, Dylan is fast becoming frustrated with how little he can offer the camp, and makes a decision he may come to regret. Meanwhile, back in the UK, Jez faces the repercussions of crossing paths with the Ellissons, as an improvised explosive is thrown through the window of his home, placing both Robyn and baby Charlotte in jeopardy

11:40

The Bill

S18E28

Two armed robbers bungle a job

A pair of armed robbers bungle a bank job and get covered in orange dye by an exploding security device, but when they are brought in for questioning they give conflicting stories and CCTV footage fails to prove they committed the crime. Meanwhile, Taviner gets incriminating evidence on Simpson for the petrol bomb attack and Meadows suspects Cullen of lying to protect Chandler. Police drama, starring Paul Usher and John Alford

12:45

Classic EastEnders

S19E36

Sharon makes a decision

13:20

Classic EastEnders

S19E37

As the Square pulls together for the Jubilee celebrations

14:00

Howards’ Way

S02E02

The Urqhuarts meet the father of their daughter’s baby

15:10

Pie in the Sky

S02E05

Crabbe helps a beleaguered medium

Crabbe investigates a psychic’s claims to have received a sack of poison-pen letters, and concludes her apparent plight is all a cheap publicity stunt – until he uncovers a possible link between the hate mail and a local girl’s death. Offbeat crime drama, starring Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed and Selina Cadell

16:10

All Creatures Great and Small

S07E05

Tristan takes a shine to a tortoise’s owner

17:25

As Time Goes By

S05E05

Lionel’s script makes it onto American TV

Lionel’s script makes it onto American TV, but the show gets a mixed reception. The couple make a wise decision in refusing Alistair’s invitation to enjoy New York hospitality. Comedy, starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench

18:00

Are You Being Served?

S08E02

Captain Peacock has suspicions about his wife

Captain Peacock’s wife is hired as Mr Rumbold’s secretary, and he becomes convinced the two are having an adulterous liaison. Comedy, starring Frank Thornton, Nicholas Smith and Diana King

18:40

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

S01E06

Frank visits a psychiatrist

Convinced he is a complete failure in life, Frank pays a visit to a psychiatrist. After a few minutes in his company, the unfortunate doctor finds himself in need of counselling. Classic comedy, guest starring Bernard Hepton, with Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

19:20

Last of the Summer Wine

S03E04

Compo helps his miserable nephew

20:00

Father Brown

S03E11

A man tries to prove a member of his family killed his father

The priest encounters a man who intends to solve his father’s murder a year earlier with the use of his brand-new invention – a time machine. Fifties-set crime drama, starring Mark Williams

21:00

Father Brown

S03E12

The priest investigates when a body is found at a stone circle

The priest investigates when a body is found at the stone circle in a polio-stricken village, leading him to conclude that dark forces are involved – and another sacrifice could be imminent. Fifties-set crime drama based on the stories by GK Chesterton, starring Mark Williams

22:00

New Tricks

S12E02

Part two of two. Gerry fights to clear his name

Part two of two. Danny takes Gerry on the run as they search for the proof they need to prove his innocence – despite Gerry remaining tight-lipped about his involvement with dodgy dealings in his old unit. The stakes are high as the Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad goes after one of the biggest crime families in London, and it’s those closest to Gerry who are dangerously put in the firing line. Starring Dennis Waterman, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tamzin Outhwaite and Denis Lawson

23:20

Hustle

S08E03

A crooked cop targets the con artists

The con artists move in on the crooked CEO of an online hotel and restaurant guide, and develop an inheritance scam to convince their victim she has been left a valuable estate. But they fail to realise they themselves are being targeted by dodgy cop DI Fisk, who has blackmailed pickpocket Kat – Sean’s ex-girlfriend – to infiltrate the gang

00:40