TV Guide U&Drama Thursday

Sharon tries to make the best of her job at the bakery and Dorien joins the Open University, while Tracey continues to study at the school of hard knocks. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph

Adaptation of Robert Thorogood's novel about a retired archaeologist who investigates murder. When the Mayor dies in the middle of a meeting, Judith, Becks and Suzie uncover lies, scandal and blackmail. Guest starring Peter Davison

An activity weekend lands Dorien in hospital - where she is mortified that the private doctors might think she fraternises with the likes of Sharon and Tracey. Veteran TV weatherman Ian McCaskill appears as himself

With Carver missing, fears for his safety grow when a youth is arrested in possession of his credit card. Long-running drama with the bobbies and detectives at London's Sun Hill police station

A nervous Julia depends on Daniel to help with the pitch for the campus surgery. Nick comes to the aid of teenager who has been stabbed - and receives a call from the victim's younger brother, who has problems of his own

Julia is on tenterhooks waiting for news of the campus surgery contract and demands to know whether Daniel has slept with Ellen, his escort client. Michelle helps a trio of live-action role-players one of whom is injured while portraying a fantasy character. Medical drama, starring Diane Keen

Tom and Ed put Chrissie's loyalty to the test as Zubin and Ric investigate the heart transplant incident - which someone is going to have to take responsibility for. Diane reaches a milestone, Lisa anxiously waits to hear about her promotion and the secrets that have been building up over the past few months finally erupt following an attempt to separate conjoined twins

Ruth is determined to prove she is the perfect candidate for the role of Jordan's deputy and sets out to win over the staff by implementing an employee of the week scheme, but her efforts are met with opposition. Charlie is left to care for his baby grand-daughter in the ED when Shona disappears, but his struggle to balance work with personal responsibilities has dire consequences. Meanwhile, Polly becomes frustrated with Jay's apprehension over making their relationship public. Starring Georgia Taylor and Derek Thompson

With Carver missing, fears for his safety grow when a youth is arrested in possession of his credit card. Long-running drama with the bobbies and detectives at London's Sun Hill police station

James comes to the aid of an isolated family that has not ventured away from home since 1929. Veterinary drama, starring Christopher Timothy and Robert Hardy

As the bills pile up, Tracey has to consider selling Darryl's car, while Sharon goes into the perfume business to raise some cash. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson

Feature-length episode. Lynley returns to his ancestral home to celebrate his engagement, but 20 years of anger over his mother's indiscretion with a doctor makes the occasion unpleasant. A murder in a nearby village provides him with a temporary distraction - until mounting evidence appears to suggest his brother is implicated. Mystery drama, starring Nathaniel Parker

An activity weekend lands Dorien in hospital - where she is mortified that the private doctors might think she fraternises with the likes of Sharon and Tracey. Veteran TV weatherman Ian McCaskill appears as himself