What’s On Drama
Today Saturday 28 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
07:10
Lovejoy
S06E06
The dodgy dealer investigates a communion vessel
The Greek Orthodox Church challenges the ownership of Lord Dunwich’s valuable 17th-century communion vessel, and the dodgy dealer is called in to investigate. Comedy drama, directed by and starring Ian McShane
08:00
Lovejoy
S06E07
Tinker is arrested for possessing erotic antiques
Tinker is arrested for possessing erotic antiques and tries to wriggle out of it by implicating Lovejoy in a robbery. Meanwhile, Charlotte gets involved with a dodgy pawnbroker whose auction of unclaimed property contains some very choice lots indeed. Starring Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton and Caroline Langrishe
09:00
Lovejoy
S06E08
A loan shark makes Lovejoy’s life difficult
Finding himself in dire financial straits, Lovejoy borrows £100,000 from a loan shark using his daughter Viki’s flat as security. Unfortunately the deal backfires, and he’s forced to use every ounce of his ingenuity to ensure they both emerge unscathed. Frank Finlay guest stars, with Ian McShane
10:00
Lovejoy
S06E09
The dealer makes a shrewd investment
The antiques dealer agrees to buy a 19th-century dresser for £65, and finds it is worth £20,000 – but unfortunately, he is not the only one who knows its true value and Beth is conned into parting with it. Ian McShane and Diane Parish star
11:00
Lovejoy
S06E10
Lovejoy decides it is time to settle down
Lady Jane makes a spectacular reappearance in Lovejoy’s life just as he decides it is time to settle down – leaving him forced to choose between her and Charlotte. Meanwhile, faithful companion Tinker prepares to retire just as Eric Catchpole makes an unscheduled return to the fold. Last ever episode of the comedy drama, starring Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Caroline Langrishe, Phyllis Logan and Chris Jury
12:00
Sharpe
S04E02
The hero is sent to capture a French fort
Having finally recovered from the death of his beloved Teresa, Sharpe marries Jane Gibbons. Before the honeymoon is over, he is forced to rush off and capture a fort behind French lines – and while he is away a fever outbreak threatens to cut short his new marriage. Sean Bean stars
14:00
Pie in the Sky
S01E09
A murder investigation is reopened
The discovery of a body sparks the reopening of a murder case Crabbe and Fisher thought they had solved 18 years previously, prompting fears they convicted the wrong man. Culinary crime drama, starring Richard Griffiths
15:00
Pie in the Sky
S01E10
Henry Crabbe takes on conservationists
16:00
Inspector George Gently
S02E01
An elderly man is killed in his dilapidated mansion
An elderly man is killed in his dilapidated mansion, prompting Gently and Bacchus to delve into the building’s past as a children’s home. They soon have their prime suspect – a man who once lived there – but it becomes clear that some of the locals, including property developer Cora Davidson, have something to hide. Feature-length drama, guest starring Matthew McNulty and Jill Halfpenny, with Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby
18:00
The Brokenwood Mysteries
S07E02
The Brokenwood Health Retreat becomes unhealthy for one unfortunate visitor
20:00
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
S03E10
Frank and Lu delve into the world of private tutoring
Frank and Lu delve into the ultra-competitive world of private tutoring, while a reunion with an old Rada friend, presents Sebastian with a choice about his future that could change everything for the agency. Tamzin Outhwaite guest stars, with Mark Benton and Jo Joyner
21:00
Atlantic Crossing
S01E03
Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Märtha and her children
22:15
Inspector George Gently
S02E01
An elderly man is killed in his dilapidated mansion
An elderly man is killed in his dilapidated mansion, prompting Gently and Bacchus to delve into the building’s past as a children’s home. They soon have their prime suspect – a man who once lived there – but it becomes clear that some of the locals, including property developer Cora Davidson, have something to hide. Feature-length drama, guest starring Matthew McNulty and Jill Halfpenny, with Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby
00:15
Taggart
S08E01
The detective tries to defend a childhood friend
In an episode originally screened in 1992, the long suffering Scottish detective tries to defend a childhood friend recently released from prison when a series of shootings puts him in the frame for murder. Mark McManus stars as gruff crime buster Jim Taggart, while series regulars Blythe Duff (DS Jackie Reid) and James MacPherson (Mike Jardine) also star. There’s also an appearance from Clare Grogan, best known for her work with the band Altered Images and cult TV hit Red Dwarf
03:05
Passport to Freedom
S01E02
Aracy redoubles her efforts to secure visas to Brazil
