Browse the full Drama TV guide for Wednesday, 21 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 2h 5m
Judge John Deed
S2 · E4 · Everyone's ChildA boy refuses a life-saving operationA youngster refuses to undergo a life-saving transplant operation, much to the dismay of his parents, who try to overrule him by taking the matter to court - even though he meets all the legal requirements to make his own decision. In a separate case, two drug addicts accused of killing a boy for his mobile phone are found not guilty of murder -
02:25 30m
As Time Goes By
S8 · E5 · Future ImperfectLionel decides to sell the country houseLionel is concerned that he has no pension plans, so the ever-resourceful Alistair comes up with an ingenious idea - to sell the country house. Comedy, starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer -
02:55 1h 5m
Copper
S2 · E13 · The Place I Called My HomeIn the wake of national tragedy, Corcoran reels along with the rest of the countryCorcoran reels along with the rest of the country in the wake of national tragedy, and he, Robert Morehouse and Matthew Freeman join a national effort once more -
04:00 2h
Morning
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06:00 1h 35m
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07:35 55m
The Bill
S17 · E68 · Come Live with MePart two of three. Rickman is torn between her career and her love lifePart two of three. Rickman faces a difficult choice after letting former lover Leroy back into her life. Torn between her duties as a police officer and the desire to run away with her criminal ex-boyfriend, she soon finds an adversary in Harker, who is keen to point out Leroy is in fact involved in a heroin smuggling racket - dashing her hopes that he had gone straight. Suzanne Maddock and Richard Mylan star -
08:30 40m
Doctors
S11 · E106 · Volte FaceRob and Lily try to find out why a boy stabbed a manRob and Lily try to find out why a boy stabbed a man, but Luke from the ARU hinders their investigation with his arrogant attitude. Meanwhile, Zara is offered a free holiday, and Karen discovers a pair of women's knickers in Jack's room. Medical drama, starring Seeta Indrani and Chris Walker -
09:10 40m
Doctors
S11 · E107 · Bad Hair DayLily struggles to come to terms with yesterday's eventsLily struggles to come to terms with the previous day's events, Ruth decides to help a girl learn more about her heritage, and Rob makes a confession to Karen -
09:50 1h 5m
Classic Holby City
S9 · E32 · The Human JungleAn unexpected visitor to Harvey's wake causes troubleAn unexpected visitor to Harvey's wake causes friction and Jac's plan to manipulate Lord Byrne ends up backfiring spectacularly. Sam shows Connie how dedicated he is to Grace and how far he is willing to go to fight for her -
10:55 1h
Casualty
S28 · E28 · Survivor's GuiltLofty's keen eye helps save a young manIain tries to assist a distressed ex-Army friend, whose paranoia over his wife is at breaking point, and new nurse Lofty's keen eye helps save a young man who must learn to stand up to his brother. Ethan is frustrated when Cal flirts with Jenny, the nurse who took care of their dying mother. Hospital drama, starring Michael Stevenson, Lee Mead and George Rainsford -
11:55 1h
The Bill
S17 · E68 · Come Live with MePart two of three. Rickman is torn between her career and her love lifePart two of three. Rickman faces a difficult choice after letting former lover Leroy back into her life. Torn between her duties as a police officer and the desire to run away with her criminal ex-boyfriend, she soon finds an adversary in Harker, who is keen to point out Leroy is in fact involved in a heroin smuggling racket - dashing her hopes that he had gone straight. Suzanne Maddock and Richard Mylan star
Daytime
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12:55 40m
Classic EastEnders
S28 · E83A vengeful Rob tracks Whitney down in SouthendA vengeful Rob tracks Whitney down in Southend, becoming more threatening when she resists his advances. Dot is completely thrown by Rose's lifestyle when she visits her -
13:35 40m
Classic EastEnders
S28 · E84Despite Whitney's protests, Fat Boy calls on Ryan to help them deal with RobDespite Whitney's protests, Fat Boy calls on Ryan to help them deal with Rob, with horrifying consequences for all concerned. Dot finally learns the truth about Rose's family -
14:15 35m
Classic Neighbours
S1985 · E135The Robinson family is introduced to BessThe Robinson family is introduced to Bess, and Terry and Daphne enjoy a night out together, where they are harassed by American visitors -
14:50 30m
Classic Neighbours
S1985 · E136Shane is upset when Daphne cancels their trip to the moviesShane is upset when Daphne cancels their trip to the movies, Jim and Julie fuss over Bess, and Paul and Terry argue over how the decisions are going to be made in their marriage. -
15:20 1h
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
S1 · E8 · The Chameleon's DishFrank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teenagerFrank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teenager suffering from nightmarish premonitions of murder. Starring Mark Benton and Jo Joyner -
16:20 1h
Father Brown
S3 · E6 · The Upcott FraternityThe suicide of a student leads Father Brown to believe a murderer is at workThe apparent suicide of a troubled student at Upcott Seminary leads Father Brown to believe a murderer is at work, and he tries to persuade Sid to go undercover in an attempt to flush out the killer. Fifties-set crime drama based on the stories by GK Chesterton, starring Mark Williams -
17:20 40m
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
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E2 · The Art of the Shorts StoryHoward's underpants go missingHoward is thrown into a panic when Pearl wants to know why his underpants are missing. Peter Sallis stars -
18:40 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E3 · The Missing Bus of Mrs AveryThe ladies inadvertently take a mystery tourThe ladies of the village feel the need for a little excitement and hire a minibus to take them out for a picnic. However, against all the odds, their trip turns into a mystery tour. Julie T Wallace and Trevor Bannister guest star -
19:20 40m
Last of the Summer Wine
S22 · E4 · Hey Big VendorWesley designs a mobile vending machineWesley, making good use of his engineering background, designs a mobile vending machine suitable for the thirsty and foolhardy. However, when he takes his device to the golf course, it causes more embarrassment for a beleaguered Barry. Gordon Wharmby stars -
20:00 1h
Miss Scarlet
S5 · E1 · The RivalA new detective inspector starts at Scotland YardWhen a new detective inspector starts at Scotland Yard, Eliza must fight to prove herself all over again. Crime drama set in Victorian London, starring Kate Phillips -
21:00 1h
Father Brown
S7 · E9 · The Skylark ScandalThe local lord is strangled during a rambling tripThe Kembleford Ramblers' annual outing takes a tragic turn when the local lord is found strangled, so the cleric gets his walking boots on to solve the crime. Murder mystery, starring Mark Williams -
22:00 1h 20m
New Tricks
S1 · E7 · Talking to the DeadThe team reinvestigates an abductionHalford visits a clairvoyant in the hope of making contact with his dead wife, but instead receives a message from a teenage girl who was abducted and left to die in a transport container in 1982. Despite the unconventional nature of the new evidence, Pullman agrees to reopen the investigation. The ageing detectives become convinced it will be their final case when they are ordered to report for physical and psychological evaluation. James Bolam, Amanda Redman and Robert Bathurst star -
23:20 1h
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
S1 · E8 · The Chameleon's DishFrank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teenagerFrank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teenager suffering from nightmarish premonitions of murder. Starring Mark Benton and Jo Joyner