Drama TV Guide — Wednesday, 24 June 2026

The roguish dealer's daughter Vicki finds a ceremonial sword in the attic of her new flat that proves to have Scottish connections dating back to the era of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Lovejoy is approached by a man offering a generous sum for it, claiming a family connection. Later, after the item is subjected to a bungled burglary attempt investigations reveal it may hold the key to the location of buried treasure. Ian McShane stars

Tom's attempts to entertain his two obnoxious grandchildren prove a washout in more ways than one - so dauntless Diana decides to teach the two underage delinquents a lesson they'll never forget. Comedy, starring Stephanie Cole and Graham Crowden

Recovering addict Zoe is abducted only to wake up in a forest wearing a vintage ballgown. Terrified that her unknown assallant will come back for her, her path leads to Harry and Fergus. But when she is kidnapped a second time, the pair put themselves in mortal danger to save her life

PC Carver stops a driver who appears worse for wear - former DS Ted Roach. He opens up and says he is after a villain from his past, and rekindles a relationship with an informant

Julia takes part in an outrageous scheme to discover whether her old friend's potential fiance can be trusted. Meanwhile, Daniel faces the daunting prospect of revealing to Lily that he has offered to look after baby Isobel for the night

Daniel brings Isobel to the surgery in an attempt to track down her mother and Archie intervenes when he suspects an elderly patient is being targeted by an unscrupulous double-glazing salesman

A distraught Jess finds herself at the centre of a baby shaking scare after struggling to cope with Paris's incessant crying. When the infant suddenly goes quiet, she rushes him to hospital, where bruises are found on his body. Mickie is rejected for medical training and finds herself being manipulated by Donna, while patients' lives are put at risk as Michael is blackmailed by a face from the past

Jordan's date with Yvonne is put on hold when a former ED patient collapses in prison after being arrested for assaulting Lloyd. The incident threatens the pair's blossoming relationship as it becomes apparent one of them may be held accountable for the unwell man being left in a cell. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old girl gives birth at home, and her sister plants the unwanted baby in Jeff and Dixie's ambulance. Linda and Zoe later encounter the teenager while on a night out, and are quickly sobered by the realisation that she is haemorrhaging and in need of urgent medical attention

PC Carver stops a driver who appears worse for wear - former DS Ted Roach. He opens up and says he is after a villain from his past, and rekindles a relationship with an informant

Alfie's fear over Kat's hospitalisation prompts him to make a decision. Jane confides in Christian about her plans for revenge against Ian

Vanessa sinks to sickening depths to win back her daughter's love - but is it worth it? Meanwhile, brides-to-be Ronnie and Kat go head-to-head over their reception plans

Kate is furious when she discovers the eye-opening truth about Dorothy's condition. The new district commander arrives. With Veronica Roberts, Ann Bell and Stephanie Beacham

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

An antique Berber rug spells intrigue for the roguish dealer, leading him into a world of unrequited love and umbrella stands. Meanwhile, Lady Jane splits from her husband after refusing to accompany him to Hong Kong for his new job. Virginia McKenna guest stars

Tom and Diana grow bored with their cosy lifestyles, and decide to look for jobs. Meanwhile, Bayview boss Harvey comes under attack for not providing residents with adequate heating. Comedy, starring Stephanie Cole and Graham Crowden as the retirement home delinquents