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Drama TV Guide & Listings (United States Timezone)

See what's on Drama on Friday 16 October 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Drama Schedule — Fri 16 Oct

12:20 AM

Judge John Deed — 00:20

Political Expediency: Deed is caught in the middle when the driver of an influential sheik is charged with murdering a young prostitute. Powerful crime drama with Martin Shaw.
Runtime: 2 hr 10 min
2:30 AM

As Time Goes By — 02:30

Animal Magnetism: Another slice of classy comedy. Judith's ex-boyfriend asks her best friend Sandy out on a date. Sandy is not sure if she should accept - how will Judith react?
Runtime: 30 min
3:00 AM

Copper (BSL) — 03:00

Think Gently of the Erring: Corcoran is staggered to discover someone close to him in chains. Dr Matthew Freeman approaches Robert Morehouse to suggest a joint effort.
Runtime: 1 hr
4:00 AM

Teleshopping — 04:00

Shopping from Home.
Runtime: 2 hr
6:00 AM

Teleshopping — 06:00

Shopping from Home.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
7:40 AM

The Bill — 07:40

Britanniamania: Stand by me: Part 4: Having had his cover blown, Webb begins to fear for his safety in the knowledge that the gang's crazed leader is still on the loose.
Runtime: 55 min
8:35 AM

Classic Doctors — 08:35

New. Maternal Instincts: Simon is horrified to learn Zara has given his mother advice. A handsome man insisting he sees Lily sets tongues wagging.
Runtime: 40 min
9:15 AM

Classic Doctors — 09:15

New. Trophy Girlfriend: Michelle goes undercover at the student union to investigate when one of her patients reports a case of attempted date rape.
Runtime: 40 min
9:55 AM

Classic Holby City — 09:55

Deep Dark Truthful Mirror: Lola is taken for emergency surgery and events are complicated when Connie's waters break during the operation. Kyla's marriage crisis leads to a confrontation.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:55 AM

Classic Casualty — 10:55

Valentine's Day Mascara: There's love, magic, and smoke in the air at Holby as Iain saves a man searching for his fiancee from a fire and Lily steps in as a magician's assistant.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:55 AM

The Bill — 11:55

Britanniamania: Stand by me: Part 4: Having had his cover blown, Webb begins to fear for his safety in the knowledge that the gang's crazed leader is still on the loose.
Runtime: 1 hr
12:55 PM

Classic EastEnders — 12:55

New. After receiving startling news, Tanya resolves to make her decision and goes to meet Max. But who will she choose, Max or Greg? Meanwhile, Vanessa makes a shock discovery.
Runtime: 40 min
1:35 PM

Classic EastEnders — 13:35

New. Jack and Carol are forced to take drastic action following last week's revelations. Meanwhile, Abi is thrown into a panic when she discovers Tanya has been missing all night.
Runtime: 40 min
2:15 PM

Classic Neighbours — 14:15

New. Paul and Terry exchange vows, bringing family and friends together to celebrate the union. Jim searches under the house for the bomb. Gwen apologises to Helen, and Helen forgives her.
Runtime: 35 min
2:50 PM

Classic Neighbours — 14:50

New. Des discovers that his house has been ransacked. Maria leaves the Ramsay house for Hong Kong, and Max and Danny say they will cope without her.
Runtime: 30 min
3:20 PM

Shakespeare & Hathaway Private Investigators — 15:20

Toil and Trouble: Lu and Frank try to exonerate criminal Billy the Brick when the mayor is murdered in the dead of night.
Runtime: 1 hr
4:20 PM

Father Brown — 16:20

The Invisible Man: Mark Williams is the sleuthing cleric of the Cotswolds of the 1950s. The circus brings death to Kembleford when a clown is murdered.
Runtime: 1 hr
5:20 PM

As Time Goes By — 17:20

The Bathroom: Gentle comedy about the joys of mature love. Jean decides to get an additional bathroom after Lionel accidentally walks in on Sandy while she is in the bath.
Runtime: 40 min
6:00 PM

Last of the Summer Wine — 18:00

Magic and the Morris Minor: More ripe old fun in Yorkshire. Compo, Clegg and Truly meet a couple whose car is stuck in a remote field. The wife claims to possess mystical powers!
Runtime: 40 min
6:40 PM

Last of the Summer Wine — 18:40

Elegy for Fallen Wellies: Sitcom about three old men enjoying a second boyhood in rural Yorkshire. Compo bows out when the sight of Nora in black tights is too much for him to bear.
Runtime: 40 min
7:20 PM

Last of the Summer Wine — 19:20

Surprise at Throstlenest: Senior sitcom - it's been going strong since 1973! Compo's pals attempt to carry out his wish that his ferrets be taken to Throstlenest Farm.
Runtime: 40 min
8:00 PM

Miss Marple — 20:00

Sleeping Murder: The sweet old lady turned sharp-eyed sleuth tackles another gripping case. A New Zealand couple move into a seaside villa, where the wife has a deathly vision.
Runtime: 2 hr
10:00 PM

New Tricks — 22:00

Dennis Waterman stars as the seasoned cop team investigate the murder of a young peace protester, killed near a nuclear base in 1984. Are they about to expose a cover-up?
Runtime: 1 hr 20 min
11:20 PM

Shakespeare & Hathaway Private Investigators — 23:20

Toil and Trouble: Lu and Frank try to exonerate criminal Billy the Brick when the mayor is murdered in the dead of night.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on Drama tonight?

Tonight (Friday 16 October) on Drama, you can watch Last of the Summer Wine, Miss Marple, and New Tricks. Check the full schedule for more details.

When does programming end on Drama today?

Today's programming on Drama ends at 00:20 (19:20 your time) with Shakespeare & Hathaway Private Investigators.

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.