Drama TV Guide & Listings (Australia Timezone)

See what's on Drama on Sunday 16 August 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Australia timezone.

Channels

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Dates

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Drama Schedule — Sun 16 Aug

Programming hasn’t started yet.

The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

The Last Detective — 00:00

Dangerous' Liaisons: Mystery and comedy in the crime caper with Peter Davison. A murder investigation reveals a disturbing tape which implicates the victim in a woman's death.

Runtime: 1 hr 35 min

1:35 AM

New Tricks — 01:35

Last Man Standing, Part Two: Dennis Waterman stars in the gripping crime drama. Gerry fights to clear his name as the team go after one of the biggest crime families in London.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

2:40 AM

Hotel Portofino (BSL) — 02:40

Realizations: George threatens to withdraw as an investor, so Bella finds a new source of income. Cecil and Bella get close again, but receive shocking news.

Runtime: 1 hr 20 min

4:00 AM

Teleshopping — 04:00

Shopping from Home.

Runtime: 2 hr

6:00 AM

Teleshopping — 06:00

Shopping from Home.

Runtime: 1 hr

7:00 AM

2point4 Children — 07:00

Love and Marriage: Bill and Ben are the leaders of our comedy family, which is a joke in itself. Bill's mother arrives for a visit, causing Bill to reassess her feelings.

Runtime: 40 min

7:40 AM

The Bill — 07:40

Out of the Frying Pan: A hot dog war breaks out in Sun Hill, leaving DC Riley concerned about his wayward brother Joe.

Runtime: 55 min

8:35 AM

The Bill — 08:35

Mexican Stand-Off: DS McAllister approaches DI Cullen with some hot information about a plan to intimidate witnesses in a high-profile court case.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:35 AM

The Bill — 09:35

Cruise Control: A political scandal develops as CID races against time to catch a serial killer preying on gay men.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

10:40 AM

The Bill — 10:40

Real Crime: DC Mickey Webb investigates attacks on van drivers returning from France with loads of alcohol, but Tom Chandler is intent on putting Kate Spears in control of the operation.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:40 AM

The Bill — 11:40

Home and Away: Boyden puts two and two together when Dave and Polly arrive together at a charity ball, even though Hagen assures him they are just good friends.

Runtime: 1 hr

12:40 PM

Call the Midwife — 12:40

An unforeseen event leaves Nonnatus House facing its biggest threat yet. Timothy returns home from university with glandular fever, but is determined to resume his studies.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:40 PM

Call the Midwife — 13:40

The team rushes to the aid of the injured in the wake of a terrible tragedy - but there is no news of whether Sister Julienne or Dr Turner have survived.

Runtime: 1 hr

2:40 PM

Catherine Cookson: The Man Who Cried — 14:40

Feature-length historical drama, adapted from the best-selling novel. Summer, 1932. Abel Mason's wife exposes his affair with a married woman with tragic consequences.

Runtime: 3 hr 20 min

6:00 PM

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 18:00

Daughter of the Regiment: The quirky crime series about a 60-year-old private detective. The mother of a beautiful bride-to-be asks for Hetty's help with a stalker.

Runtime: 1 hr

7:00 PM

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 19:00

Serving the Community: Patricia Routledge stars as the 60-year-old sleuth. Hetty faces danger when she agrees to track down a gang who have been attacking restaurant owners.

Runtime: 1 hr

8:00 PM

Sister Boniface Mysteries — 20:00

House of Misfit Dolls: Sister Boniface finds herself on the hunt for a killer doll when a local toymaker is discovered stabbed to death in a locked room.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Silent Witness — 21:00

Seven Times: The body of a woman is found on train tracks in London, badly damaged from electrical burns, and the post-mortem stirs up troubling memories from Nikki's childhood.

Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

11:15 PM

New Tricks — 23:15

Fashion Victim: A glamorous case for the veteran detectives in the popular crime caper. The wife of a murdered fashion designer persuades the team to reinvestigate the case.

Runtime: 1 hr 20 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on Drama tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 16 August) on Drama, you can watch Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Sister Boniface Mysteries, and Silent Witness. Check the full schedule for more details.

When does programming end on Drama today?

Today's programming on Drama ends at 00:35 (09:35 your time) with New Tricks.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.