Browse the full Drama TV guide for Thursday, 22 October 2026. 25 programmes listed , including 7 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 1h 55m
Judge John Deed
S3 · E1 · Health HazardJo faces a disciplinary hearingSir Ian Rochester is infuriated when an interesting case is handed to Deed by new presider Sir Monty Everard, and takes his anger out on Jo. She is forced to cut her ties with John after she is brought before a disciplinary committee on trumped-up charges -
02:15 45m
As Time Goes By
S8 · E6 · Going OnlineJean decides to go onlineJean decides to go online, but Lionel is not so sure it is a good idea, and Judith's ex-boyfriend Alistair comes up against a big problem. Comedy about late-blossoming love, with Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer -
03:00 1h
Queens of Mystery
S1 · E1 · Murder in the Dark: First ChapterComedy crime drama, starring Olivia VinallPart one of two. When newly promoted Det Sgt Matilda 'Mattie' Stone is assigned to Wildemarsh, the village where she grew up. Her boss strictly warns her that her job will not require the help of her crimewriting aunts Beth, Cat and Jane. 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 · E69 · In Another LifePart three of three. Leroy is persuaded to work for the CIDConclusion of the three-part story in which Sun Hill police resort to desperate measures to apprehend the killer of an undercover officer. Confused copper Cass Rickman is convinced her ex-lover Leroy is innocent as Alex Cullen pressurises him into working for the CID, while Harker promises to get him off the hook - but at a price. Beat-pounding drama, starring Suzanne Maddock and Matthew Crompton -
08:30 40m
Doctors
S11 · E108 · Harry - The Arrow FliesAn A-level student finds his prospects dauntingDaniel is reminded of his younger self by a promising A-level student, but is unsure of how to reassure the youngster about his future prospects. However, the day's events force him to take decisive action as the situation dramatically alters -
09:10 40m
Doctors
S11 · E109 · TeotwawkiA teenager believes the world is about to endMichelle struggles to maintain her positive outlook while helping an anxious teenager who believes the world is about to end, and Jimmi gets a surprising reception when he returns to the radio station. Medical drama, starring Donnaleigh Bailey and Adrian Lewis Morgan -
09:50 1h
Classic Holby City
S9 · E33 · An Affair to ForgetLord Byrne faces a tough decisionJoseph is determined to save his parents' marriage, despite Jac's refusal to end her relationship with Lord Byrne. Donna takes on the role of Cupid by writing a card from Faye to Sam, but her plan soon backfires. Diane makes Ric a promise she is unable to keep and ends up clashing with Thandie over the best way to treat a patient with suspected pancreatitis -
10:50 1h 5m
Casualty
S28 · E29 · GravityIain's troubled former Army mate Kenny takes him and Big Mac hostageBig Mac tries to calm down angry former soldier Kenny, who is convinced his old Army mate Iain slept with his wife - but when the paramedic arrives to help, it only inflames the situation and the troubled patient ends up holding both physicians hostage. A woman heads over to a neighbour's house to complain about their noisy party, but gets more than she bargained for when she takes matters into her own hands, and Fletch's wife Natalie arrives in the ED in the early stages of labour -
11:55 1h
The Bill
S17 · E69 · In Another LifePart three of three. Leroy is persuaded to work for the CIDConclusion of the three-part story in which Sun Hill police resort to desperate measures to apprehend the killer of an undercover officer. Confused copper Cass Rickman is convinced her ex-lover Leroy is innocent as Alex Cullen pressurises him into working for the CID, while Harker promises to get him off the hook - but at a price. Beat-pounding drama, starring Suzanne Maddock and Matthew Crompton
Daytime
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12:55 40m
Classic EastEnders
S28 · E85Whitney is left devastated when the police pull a body from the seaWhitney is left devastated when the police pull a body from the sea - but is it Rob's, or Ryan's? Dot makes Rose an offer she cannot refuse -
13:35 40m
Classic EastEnders
S28 · E86It is Anthony's birthday and Tyler arranges a special surprise for his brotherIt is Anthony's birthday and, while Tyler arranges a special surprise for his brother, Ian finds himself in a dangerous situation. Vanessa turns to a familiar source for help -
14:15 35m
Classic Neighbours
S1985 · E137Paul and Terry have the first disagreement of their marriagePaul and Terry have the first disagreement of their marriage, Daphne tells Terry that she's not interested in Shane any more, and Scott wins a school writing competition -
14:50 30m
Classic Neighbours
S1985 · E138Jim begins to appreciate Scott's talentJim begins to appreciate Scott's talent, Max tries to help out around the house, George and Eileen have a quarrel -
15:20 1h
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
S1 · E9 · The Rascal CookThe sleuthing duo look into a campaign of culinary sabotageThings prove a little hot in the kitchen when the sleuthing duo look into a campaign of culinary sabotage -
16:20 1h
Father Brown
S3 · E7 · The Kembleford BoggartThe father of a writer is found deadWhen the father of a young writer is found dead, tensions mount against the travellers in Kembleford, and the priest races to find out who actually committed the murder before one of them is wrongly sent to the gallows. Starring Mark Williams, Nathalie Buscombe and Philip McGinley -
17:20 40m
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
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E5 · Enter the HawkA local adventurer comes unstuckBilly Hardcastle, also known as the Hawk, claims to be a descendant of Robin Hood - but doesn't share his illustrious ancestor's flair for adventure. Peter Sallis and Keith Clifford star -
18:40 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E6 · Gnome and AwayHoward has a gift for Marina's gardenHoward has an unusual gift for Marina's garden but must deliver it without Pearl finding out, and turns to his friends for help. Long-running Pennines comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Robert Fyfe and Jean Fergusson -
19:20 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E7 · A Hair of the Blonde That Bit YouHoward has some explaining to doHoward finds himself with some explaining to do after Pearl discovers an incriminating long blonde hair on his person, so he turns to his friends for help. Peter Sallis stars -
20:00 1h
Miss Scarlet
S5 · E2 · The GuildEliza is tasked with solving the murder of a high-profile private detectiveEliza is tasked with solving the murder of a high-profile private detective with a closet full of skeletons -
21:00 1h
A Remarkable Place to Die
S1 · E7 · Public Displays of Affection: Part 1Anais has another bizarre murder to deal withWhile putting together information about Luke Staunton's connection to the death of her father and sister, Anais has another bizarre murder to deal with -
22:00 1h 20m
New Tricks
S2 · E1 · A Delicate TouchThe squad investigates a barrister's deathThe squad is ordered by its new boss to look into the unsolved murder of a barrister found bound and gagged in his car 25 years ago. The case was a rare failure for a former chief inspector, although his notes point to a very clear suspect. As they uncover the late advocate's unusual hobbies, they gradually learn exactly what happened. Anita Dobson, Jenny Agutter and Keith Barron guest star -
23:20 1h
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
S1 · E9 · The Rascal CookThe sleuthing duo look into a campaign of culinary sabotageThings prove a little hot in the kitchen when the sleuthing duo look into a campaign of culinary sabotage