What’s On Drama
Today Wednesday 25 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
S07E08
Siegfried misplaces Mrs Pettinger’s cat
Siegfried somehow manages to lose Mrs Pettinger’s cat and James tries to dissuade his daughter from becoming a vet. Rural drama, starring Robert Hardy and Christopher Timothy
08:15
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
09:15
Classic Holby City
S20E40
Sacha takes on a marathon operation
As the hospital reels from tragic news, Sacha takes on a marathon operation, but Dom is concerned that he is attempting to do too much too soon. Serena is pulled in all directions when Leah, a new junior doctor, struggles with a problematic first patient, while Fletch feels he should spend some quality time with his dad after Steven’s heroics while helping Mikey
10:35
Classic Casualty
S32E05
Former registrar Samantha Nicholls starts work as Holby’s newest paramedic
Iain is stunned when former registrar Samantha Nicholls shows up the ambulance station ready for her first day as a paramedic. The pair struggle to adjust to their new working relationship, any questions Iain has are put out of mind when he and his new partner are called to rescue a shifty woman from a car crash. Meanwhile, back at the ED, Alicia decides to play matchmaker for Jacob and Elle as they work together to care for fun-loving elderly couple Iona and Margie
11:40
The Bill
S18E31
A new recruit arrives at the station
Stamp takes new recruit Gary Best under his wing. Ackland advises a furious Gilmore to fight fire with fire when it comes to Boyden and a night out teaches Rickman a harsh lesson about the realities of class A drugs
12:40
Classic EastEnders
S19E42
Anthony fears losing Zoe while Donna starts to find out what life with Trevor is really like
13:20
Classic EastEnders
S19E43
Tension mounts as Sam tells Sharon some unwanted news
14:00
Howards’ Way
S02E05
Jack goes after Shellet
15:10
Pie in the Sky
S02E08
Crabbe hunts down two OAP fraudsters
Crabbe is ordered to track down two OAP fraudsters – but he seems more interested in getting his hands on their recipe for bread-and-butter pudding. Being lumbered with a temporary partner only complicates matters for the cuisine-loving policeman, and leads to friction with Cambridge. Guest starring Joan Sims, with Richard Griffiths and Maggie Steed
16:10
All Creatures Great and Small
S07E08
Siegfried misplaces Mrs Pettinger’s cat
Siegfried somehow manages to lose Mrs Pettinger’s cat and James tries to dissuade his daughter from becoming a vet. Rural drama, starring Robert Hardy and Christopher Timothy
17:25
As Time Goes By
S06E01
Sandy thinks she has a stalker
Sandy worries she has a stalker when she spots someone following her home at night. Lionel’s efforts to calm the situation are unsuccessful, so Alistair steps in to help and manages to uncover the mysterious man’s identity
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S08E05
Old Mr Grace suspects Mr Humphries may be his son
Old Mr Grace recognises a photo of Mr Humphries’ mother and begins to suspect the head of menswear may be his son and heir. John Inman stars
18:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S02E02
Frank attends an RAF reunion
Frank makes another trademark faux pas as the baby-faced buffoon attends an RAF reunion – where he quickly makes an impression on his former comrades. Slapstick comedy, guest starring Desmond Llewelyn and Fulton Mackay
19:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S04E03
Foggy celebrates the Silver Jubilee
Foggy feels the need to do something special for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee so he volunteers himself, Clegg, and Compo to help with the town’s pageant. However, the need arises to find someone capable of driving a tractor. Brian Wilde, Peter Sallis and Bill Owen star
20:00
Sister Boniface Mysteries
S01E01
Crime drama, starring Lorna Watson
At the Great Slaughter Mangold Wurzel Festival, the body of a woman is discovered stuffed in the Aunt Sally, having died by asphyxiation in the lucky dip. Crime drama, starring Lorna Watson
21:00
Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling
S01E01
Crime thriller based on books by JK Rowling, starring Tom Burke
Supermodel Lula Landry falls to her death from a Mayfair balcony and the police conclude that she committed suicide, but Lula’s adoptive brother John Bristow believes she was murdered and that key evidence has been overlooked. He calls upon private investigator Cormoran Strike to examine the death further and the penniless and effectively homeless PI takes the case. Crime thriller based on books written by JK Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, starring Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger
22:20
New Tricks
S12E05
UCOS investigates the death of a talented cricket prodigy
With Sasha back on fighting form, UCOS investigates the death of a talented cricket prodigy, who was the apple of his father’s eye, yet loathed by his on-field team-mates. The death was recorded as misadventure but with new evidence pointing to infighting, over-zealous autograph hunters and extra marital affairs, UCOS are soon bowled over by the list of potential murder suspects. Meanwhile, wise to Steve’s monetary problems, Danny appoints himself as his personal financial adviser. Detective drama, starring Larry Lamb
23:20
Hustle
S08E06
Mickey plans a £10million job for his retirement
The con is off. After eight years of grifting, Mickey is ready for retirement but has one final target in his sights – crooked businessman Madani Wasem, who could give him and the others a £10million payday in a stock-market scam. Even better, Wasem’s broker turns out to be none other than old team member Stacie Monroe, who proves to be a useful insider. But their prey is a dangerous man, and when an order goes out to kill Mickey once the deal is done, it looks like the hustler’s retirement is going to be rather permanent. Adrian Lester heads the regular cast in their final outing, with a guest appearance by Jaime Murray
00:40
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
S02E02
Frank attends an RAF reunion
Frank makes another trademark faux pas as the baby-faced buffoon attends an RAF reunion – where he quickly makes an impression on his former comrades. Slapstick comedy, guest starring Desmond Llewelyn and Fulton Mackay
01:20
As Time Goes By
S06E01
Sandy thinks she has a stalker
Sandy worries she has a stalker when she spots someone following her home at night. Lionel’s efforts to calm the situation are unsuccessful, so Alistair steps in to help and manages to uncover the mysterious man’s identity
02:00
Lovejoy
S01E03
Charlie Gimbert double-crosses Lovejoy
Charlie Gimbert plans an elaborate double-cross to get his hands on a pair of valuable Meissen figurines, sold to Lovejoy by a woman who needed some quick cash to buy drugs. Drama, starring Ian McShane
02:45
Howards’ Way
S02E05
Jack goes after Shellet
