Browse the full Drama TV guide for Friday, 23 October 2026. 24 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:20 2h 10m
Judge John Deed
S3 · E2 · Judicial ReviewJohn accuses Everard of corruptionEverard hands down a lenient sentence to a political benefactor accused of running over a mother and her two children. Deed accuses him of corruption, and Monty responds by putting pressure on Jo, ostracising her to the point where she begs her friend to back down. True to form, John continues to push for the result he wants a tougher sentence but there may be a price for him to pay -
02:30 30m
As Time Goes By
S9 · E1 · Time to Settle DownSandy's boyfriend has important newsSandy's policeman boyfriend calls at the house with important news and Alistair suddenly realises he wants to settle down, but he can't decide what should come first - work or romance. Starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer -
03:00 1h
Queens of Mystery
S1 · E2 · Murder in the Dark: Final ChapterMattie races to clear Beth's namePart two of two. With Beth a suspect after another killing, Mattie races to solve the case and clear her aunt's name. Was it Oscar's publisher, who was skimming off the top, his literary agent, who was at risk of losing teh dead man's contract to a rival, or a fellow author who Oscar had accused of plagiarism? Comedy crime drama, starring Olivia Vinall, Julie Graham, Siobhan Redmond and Sarah Woodward -
04:00 2h
Morning
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06:00 1h 35m
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07:35 55m
The Bill
S17 · E70 · CrushAn all-girl gang causes chaosA gang of girls calling itself the Tank Girls, runs rings round the Sun Hill crew, stealing wedding presents right under the noses of Hollis and Taviner. Chandler sweet-talks DC Spears, persuading her to join a volunteer group working in local schools in the hope that she can get close to the group - but his tactics might be too late to stop them turning to violence. Tania Emery and Paul Usher star -
08:30 40m
Doctors
S11 · E110 · The Good CowboyKaren is emotional after Jack's departureKaren is emotional after Jack's departure to university. Jimmi and Daniel compete for the attentions of an attractive stranger, while Rob meets a man who claims to get messages from number plates - and finds a dark secret at the heart of his strange belief. Starring Jan Pearson and Adrian Lewis Morgan -
09:10 40m
Doctors
S11 · E111 · Wake Up CallJimmi tries to help a woman suffering from insomniaJimmi suggests a woman suffering from insomnia should establish whether her problem is caused by a noisy neighbour or her own anxiety. Daniel goes on a date with Chloe, and she surprises him with her true intentions -
09:50 1h
Classic Holby City
S9 · E34 · Another CountryDiane's day goes from bad to worseDiane arrives to work late after her car is stolen and her day goes from bad to worse when she learns she is being blamed for the death of a patient. She is then forced to perform an operation on a woman under Jac's supervision as part of a surgical assessment. Meanwhile, Connie tells Sam she knows about his relationship with Faye and Abra tries to convince Kyla to take him back -
10:50 1h
Casualty
S28 · E30 · The Lies We TellEthan is compromised by a pair of environmental activistsA pair of environmental activists are brought in for treatment after causing the explosion of a lorry during an anti-fracking demonstration, and Ethan's conscience is tested when it turns out they are both hiding secrets from each other. Rita and Zoe help a desperate prisoner repair his relationship with his mother, while Lily and Ash go head to head at the latter's disciplinary hearing -
11:50 1h 5m
The Bill
S17 · E70 · CrushAn all-girl gang causes chaosA gang of girls calling itself the Tank Girls, runs rings round the Sun Hill crew, stealing wedding presents right under the noses of Hollis and Taviner. Chandler sweet-talks DC Spears, persuading her to join a volunteer group working in local schools in the hope that she can get close to the group - but his tactics might be too late to stop them turning to violence. Tania Emery and Paul Usher star
Daytime
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12:55 40m
Classic EastEnders
S28 · E87Ian's world is thrown into turmoil as Mandy's boss tracks him downIan's world is thrown into turmoil as Mandy's boss tracks him down in the hunt for his missing money. Darren is forced to take a stand when Harry returns to Jodie's life -
13:35 40m
Classic EastEnders
S28 · E88Kat receives an intriguing phone call and struggles to come to terms with shocking newsKat receives an intriguing phone call and struggles to come to terms with shocking news. Elsewhere, Michael arranges Tyler's special fight night. Vanessa continues to circle Eddie -
14:15 35m
Classic Neighbours
S1985 · E139George is in hospital after crashing into a skateboarderMax loses his job, George is in hospital after crashing into a skateboarder, Danny misses an important phone call, and Des goes on a diet -
14:50 30m
Classic Neighbours
S1985 · E140Danny is caught joyridingDanny is caught joyriding, Douglas tells Helen that he'd like them to spend some time together, and a shocking letter is found among Bess's things -
15:20 1h
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
S1 · E10 · Ill Met by MoonlightFrank and Lu are tasked with recovering a precious jewelFrank and Lu must recover a precious jewel and a rebellious teenager before midnight strikes at Lady Bede's End of Summer Ball. Mark Benton stars -
16:20 1h
Father Brown
S3 · E8 · The Lair of the LibertinesThe priest and his friends are stranded with a group of hedonistsThe priest and his friends find themselves stranded with a group of hedonists and are desperate to escape, fearful that their lives are in danger. Fifties-set crime drama based on the stories by GK Chesterton, starring Mark Williams as a Roman Catholic priest who attempts to solve various misdemeanours -
17:20 40m
As Time Goes By
S9 · E2 · Another ProposalJudith makes plans for a country weddingPenny and Stephen have big news which may prevent them attending Alistair and Judith's wedding, while Lionel's father Rocky and Mrs Bale prepare for the big event in the village. Comedy, starring Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Philip Bretherton and Moira Brooker
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E8 · A White Sweater and a Solicitor's LetterA solicitor's letter terrifies TomA solicitor's letter addressed to Compo causes a stir in the town - but terrifies his son Tom. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis and Tom Owen -
18:40 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E9 · Why Is Barry at an Angle?Barry's promotion causes problemsBarry's promotion at the building society gives him a headache when he has to visit a particularly violent family - and he naively asks Clegg and Truly for advice. Long-running comedy from the pen of Roy Clarke, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Mike Grady -
19:20 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E10 · The Coming of the BeastA rumour causes ructionsTruly scares Billy Ingleton out of his wits by mischievously starting a rumour there is a tiger on the loose. The story spreads like wildfire, leading to unexpected consequences for the practical-joking pensioner. Long-running comedy from the pen of Roy Clarke, starring Frank Thornton and guest Norman Wisdom -
20:00 2h
Miss Marple
S2 · E3 · At Bertram's HotelFeature-length mystery, starring Joan HicksonThe amateur sleuth is presented with a fresh challenge to her deductive powers while holidaying at the plush Bertram's Hotel in London - a case involving a cleric whose disappearance is seemingly linked to an Irish train robbery. Feature-length mystery, starring Joan Hickson, Caroline Blakiston and Joan Greenwood -
22:00 1h 20m
New Tricks
S2 · E2 · Family BusinessAn assault case is re-openedThe unsolved-crime squad reopens the case of an Asian woman who was attacked eight years ago, and has been in a coma ever since. After enlisting the aid of a community liaison officer, it becomes apparent there is conflict in the victim's family, as well as a possible connection with the disappearance of a private detective. Nina Wadia, Keith Allen and Navin Chowdhry guest star -
23:20 1h
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
S1 · E10 · Ill Met by MoonlightFrank and Lu are tasked with recovering a precious jewelFrank and Lu must recover a precious jewel and a rebellious teenager before midnight strikes at Lady Bede's End of Summer Ball. Mark Benton stars