What’s On Drama
Today Tuesday 24 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
S07E07
James rescues a client from arrest
One of Siegfried’s old friends lends a hand during an emergency operation, James helps a client avoid arrest, and Helen plans a wedding anniversary dinner. Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Lynda Bellingham star
08:15
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
09:15
Classic Holby City
S20E39
Hanssen holds a fretful bedside vigil at the hospital
Hanssen holds a fretful bedside vigil at the hospital, while Gaskell wrestles with his conscience over what he’s done. Fletch is missing Evie and angrily blames Steven for pulling his family apart. Sacha tentatively steps back into Holby after time off for his depression – and finds an unexpected source of support in Frieda
10:35
Classic Casualty
S32E04
Dylan’s plan to reunite Sanosi with his uncle does not work out
Dylan is finally successful in reuniting Sanosi with his uncle Kamal. However, the reunion of the two families proves far from successful when Kamal is rushed to hospital suffering from abdominal pains that turn out to have been caused by his swallowing bags of heroin. Alicia wants to learn to drive to improve her career prospects and Elle offers to give her a lesson – which ends in a collision
11:40
The Bill
S18E30
A football match descends into chaos
Sun Hill isn’t a very harmonious place to be as Glaze makes life difficult for Taviner when he is hauled before the Murder Investigation Team and Chandler warns Meadows not to rake up his past if he knows what’s good for him. A five-a-side football match between the officers and a group of young offenders also appears to be lacking in goodwill as Gilmore is mercilessly taunted by homophobic colleague Boyden. Police drama, starring Steven Hartley and Simon Rouse
12:40
Classic EastEnders
S19E40
With Zoe cracking under the pressure, Anthony takes action
13:20
Classic EastEnders
S19E41
Billy struggles to prevent the delivery of Janine’s letters
14:00
Howards’ Way
S04E04
Leo finishes second in a speedboat race
15:10
Pie in the Sky
S02E07
A policewoman is murdered
Fisher ropes Crabbe into helping investigate the death of a policewoman in the West Country, a task that almost puts him off his food. Detective drama, starring Richard Griffiths and Malcolm Sinclair
16:10
All Creatures Great and Small
S07E07
James rescues a client from arrest
One of Siegfried’s old friends lends a hand during an emergency operation, James helps a client avoid arrest, and Helen plans a wedding anniversary dinner. Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Lynda Bellingham star
17:25
As Time Goes By
S05E07
Lionel enjoys life without `the gang”
Lionel and Jean look forward to a peaceful weekend in the country minus the unwelcome presence of `the gang” – but the locals have different reactions to the absence of the usual crowd. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer, with Frank Middlemass and Joan Sims
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S08E04
The employees go on strike
The employees are insulted by a suggestion that they take a wage cut, and decide to hold a rooftop demonstration. Comedy, starring Mollie Sugden and John Inman
18:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S02E01
Frank plans a clifftop picnic
The Spencers plan a trip to the seaside in their new car but soon find themselves in a nightmare scenario when disaster-prone Frank insists on a clifftop picnic. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice
19:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S04E02
The trio do some work in the cafe
Sid attempts to install a doorbell in his cafe, so Compo, Clegg and Foggy try to assist – with disastrous consequences. John Comer, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde and Bill Owen star in Roy Clarke’s long-running comedy
20:00
Dalziel & Pascoe
S03E02
Mystery surrounds the death of a stranger
A woman leaves her estate to her son Alexander, who disappeared in Italy during World War Two on condition he claims the inheritance by 2010. When a mysterious stranger turns up at the funeral to claim the inheritance, he is called an imposter by the rest of the family. The quest for the truth finds Dalziel and Pascoe uncovering dark family secrets, including murder, betrayal, mad dogs, gay bars, young love and a revealing birthmark. Feature-length drama, starring Warren Clarke and Colin Buchanan, with Margaret Tyzack, Jamie Glover and Jack Hedley
22:00
New Tricks
S12E04
Ted leads an investigation into the apparent suicide of a city trader
Ted leads an investigation into the apparent suicide of a city trader who was embroiled in the cut-throat world of London’s financial district in the 1980s. As the team delve deeper into the macho fraternity of `The Wolfpack”, they find a darker side to the debauchery, secret hand signals and all-nighters that bonded the traders together – including a strict hierarchy that might be worth killing for. Meanwhile, Steve tries to learn some tricks of the trade, amid his own financial crisis. Detective drama, starring Larry Lamb
23:20
Hustle
S08E05
The con artists target a ruthless property tycoon
The con artists target a 1980s game show host-turned-property tycoon whose ruthlessness knows no bounds, having demolished one of Albert’s favourite old haunts. To pay him back, the grifters pose as international businessmen and persuade him to buy the TV studios that fired him in his showbiz heyday. But the arrival of Ash’s 11-year-old godson, himself an aspiring hustler, threatens to throw a spanner in the works. Mark Williams (The Fast Show, Harry Potter) guest stars
00:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S02E01
Frank plans a clifftop picnic
The Spencers plan a trip to the seaside in their new car but soon find themselves in a nightmare scenario when disaster-prone Frank insists on a clifftop picnic. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice
01:20
As Time Goes By
S05E07
Lionel enjoys life without `the gang”
Lionel and Jean look forward to a peaceful weekend in the country minus the unwelcome presence of `the gang” – but the locals have different reactions to the absence of the usual crowd. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer, with Frank Middlemass and Joan Sims
02:00
Lovejoy
S01E02
An axe-wielding jailbird stalks Lovejoy
An overzealous taxman sets out to snare Lovejoy – not to mention an axe-wielding jailbird determined to retrieve an ornate Arab head-dress. Drama, starring Ian McShane and Dudley Sutton
02:50
Howards’ Way
S04E04
Leo finishes second in a speedboat race
