What’s On Drama
Today Monday 23 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
S07E06
James treats a dog with a confusing complaint
James treats a dog with a confusing complaint, Siegfried tries a herbal remedy on a sick sheep, and Tristan heads off to London for the Coronation. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davison
08:15
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
09:15
Classic Holby City
S20E38
Hanssen and Gaskell recall the earliest days of their friendship
While scrambling to save a life, Hanssen and Gaskell recall the earliest days of their friendship, when a fateful encounter with a wide-eyed but driven Roxanna changed the course of all their lives forever. Under increased scrutiny and immense pressure, Gaskell wrestles with his conscience
10:35
Classic Casualty
S32E03
The results of the coroner’s report into Scott Ellisson’s death are revealed
The coroner’s report into Scott Ellisson’s death is due to arrive, and Ethan hopes that – whatever the outcome – the result will allow him to move on with his life. While a conflicted Ethan struggles with his guilt, Lily realises she needs to find a new date for her cousin’s wedding, and Iain agrees to step in, but when the pair break down en route to the event, nothing can save them from the ire of Lily’s domineering Aunt Ling. Elsewhere, intensifies his search for Sanosi’s missing uncle, but finds himself in mortal danger after he pursues a thief onto a dilapidated boat
11:40
The Bill
S18E29
A big-time crook fools Meadows
Meadows smells a rat when a big-time crook walks into the station to hand over his delinquent son, but makes the mistake of agreeing to a deal, and Taviner gets himself into further hot water by planting evidence in Simpson’s house to nail him for the arson attack. Elsewhere, there’s tension in the air as Ackland and Gilmore fall out, while Sharpe and McAllister are also at each other’s throats. Police drama, starring Simon Rouse and Paul Usher
12:40
Classic EastEnders
S19E38
Roy leads the protest to have Janine evicted from the Square
13:20
Classic EastEnders
S19E39
After a confession from Anthony, Kat repairs to the Vic to drown her sorrows
14:00
Howards’ Way
S02E03
The developers of the marina explore getting around environmental objections
15:10
Pie in the Sky
S02E06
Crabbe has an unwelcome visitor
Crabbe has cause to regret getting involved in an elderly cookery writer’s family affairs, and a series of squabbles among the staff only add to his woes. Comedy drama, starring Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed
16:10
All Creatures Great and Small
S07E06
James treats a dog with a confusing complaint
James treats a dog with a confusing complaint, Siegfried tries a herbal remedy on a sick sheep, and Tristan heads off to London for the Coronation. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davison
17:20
As Time Goes By
S05E06
Lionel and Jean look after Stephen
Lionel and Jean take care of Stephen while Penny goes into hospital for a routine operation – but their task is complicated by a case of mistaken identity. Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench and Moira Brooker star
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S08E03
An in-house magazine causes rifts
Grace Brothers decides to start an in-house magazine with Mr Humphries as the editor, but the new publication causes rifts among members of the staff. Vintage comedy, starring John Inman, Mollie Sugden and Wendy Richard
18:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S01E07
Frank looks for work
The job centre’s new manager embarks on a quest to find Frank a job suited to his talents, despite the staff’s long experience of failure. Comedy, starring Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice and Edward Hardwicke
19:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S04E01
Compo’s ferret goes missing
Compo tracks down his missing ferret to Nora’s washing basket, but smuggling it out unnoticed proves tricky. Bill Owen and Kathy Staff star
20:00
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
S02E04
Feature-length episode. Havers puts her career on the line to save a child
Feature-length episode. The discovery of an Asian man’s body sparks another case for Lynley and Havers, plunging them into a murky world of illicit sexuality, racial tension and family loyalties. As the investigation becomes increasingly tangled and complex, Havers takes drastic action to save a child’s life – which leaves her career in jeopardy. Detective drama, starring Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small, with Saeed Jaffrey
22:00
New Tricks
S12E03
The team investigates the murder of a vicar
Danny and Steve `welcome” new boss Ted Case into the UCOS office in Sasha’s absence, but for all his experience, keen eye for detail and a killer instinct for detecting liars, they aren’t as sold on his superstitious quirks. While trying to work one another out, the team treads carefully in the case of a murdered vicar who received racist hate mail in the lead up to his death. With emotions running high, it’s up to Ted to pull together his new unit and keep the peace in one of UCOS’s most sensitive cases. Starring Larry Lamb, Denis Lawson and Nicholas Lyndhurst
23:20
Hustle
S08E04
John Barrowman guest stars as a dodgy diet expert
The grifters’ friend Carol suffers a heart attack, and they discover she has been the victim of a sham diet plan run by American fraudsters Dean and Dana Deville. Mickey decides to give the couple a taste of their own medicine, convincing them he has a miraculous diet pill to sell – and the gullible duo think they are onto a winner when Ash, at first wearing a fat suit, begins to speedily lose weight. John Barrowman, Raquel Cassidy and Jodie Prenger guest star, with Adrian Lester and Robert Glenister
00:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S01E07
Frank looks for work
The job centre’s new manager embarks on a quest to find Frank a job suited to his talents, despite the staff’s long experience of failure. Comedy, starring Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice and Edward Hardwicke
01:20
As Time Goes By
S05E06
Lionel and Jean look after Stephen
Lionel and Jean take care of Stephen while Penny goes into hospital for a routine operation – but their task is complicated by a case of mistaken identity. Geoffrey Palmer, Judi Dench and Moira Brooker star
02:00
Lovejoy
S01E01
A Japanese antique intrigues Lovejoy
Tinker and Lovejoy set out to unravel the meaning behind a strange carving of a Japanese firefly cage, helped by Lady Jane Felsham. Drama, starring Ian McShane
02:45
Howards’ Way
S02E03
The developers of the marina explore getting around environmental objections
