U&Drama’s Must‑Watch Lineup This Week
U&Drama delivers a week’s worth of classics and fresh crime, medical and comedy that will keep viewers glued to their screens.
Monday 5 October 2026 (Mon)
Crime Drama – The Bill (06:35)
06:35 – The Bill (Crime drama).
The Bill remains a reliable staple of U&Drama, offering gritty realism that still holds up well.
Medical Drama – Classic Doctors (07:35)
07:35 – Classic Doctors (Medical drama).
Classic Doctors continues to deliver heartfelt stories that resonate with viewers of all ages.
Family Drama – Classic EastEnders (11:55)
11:55 – Classic EastEnders (Family drama).
Classic EastEnders remains a touchstone of British soap, its enduring characters still engaging audiences.
Mystery – Sister Boniface Mysteries (14:15)
14:15 – Sister Boniface Mysteries (Mystery).
Sister Boniface Mysteries blends humour with intrigue, making it a solid pick for mystery lovers.
Comedy Sitcom – Last of the Summer Wine (17:00)
17:00 – Last of the Summer Wine (Comedy).
Last of the Summer Wine remains one of the longest‑running sitcoms, its gentle humour still entertaining.
Light Comedy – Lovejoy (23:20)
23:20 – Lovejoy (Comedy drama).
Lovejoy’s roguish charm provides a lighthearted escape before bedtime.
Tuesday 6 October 2026 (Tue)
Crime Drama – The Bill (06:35)
06:35 – The Bill (Crime drama).
The Bill continues to deliver gritty realism that still holds up well.
Medical Drama – Classic Doctors (07:35)
07:35 – Classic Doctors (Medical drama).
Classic Doctors brings heartfelt medical stories that resonate with viewers of all ages.
Family Drama – Classic EastEnders (11:55)
11:55 – Classic EastEnders (Family drama).
Classic EastEnders remains a touchstone of British soap, still engaging audiences.
Mystery – Sister Boniface Mysteries (14:15)
14:15 – Sister Boniface Mysteries (Mystery).
Sister Boniface Mysteries continues to blend humour with intrigue for mystery lovers.
Comedy Sitcom – Last of the Summer Wine (17:00)
17:00 – Last of the Summer Wine (Comedy).
Last of the Summer Wine remains one of the longest‑running sitcoms, gentle humour still entertaining.
Light Comedy – Lovejoy (23:20)
23:20 – Lovejoy (Comedy drama).
Lovejoy’s roguish charm provides a lighthearted escape before bedtime.
Wednesday 7 October 2026 (Wed)
Crime Drama – The Bill (06:35)
06:35 – The Bill (Crime drama).
The Bill remains a reliable staple of U&Drama.
Medical Drama – Classic Doctors (07:35)
07:35 – Classic Doctors (Medical drama).
Classic Doctors delivers heartfelt medical stories for all ages.
Family Drama – Classic EastEnders (11:55)
11:55 – Classic EastEnders (Family drama).
Classic EastEnders remains a touchstone of British soap.
Mystery – Sister Boniface Mysteries (14:15)
14:15 – Sister Boniface Mysteries (Mystery).
Sister Boniface Mysteries blends humour with intrigue.
Comedy Sitcom – Last of the Summer Wine (17:00)
17:00 – Last of the Summer Wine (Comedy).
Last of the Summer Wine remains one of the longest‑running sitcoms.
Light Comedy – Lovejoy (23:20)
23:20 – Lovejoy (Comedy drama).
Lovejoy’s roguish charm provides a lighthearted escape.
Thursday 8 October 2026 (Thu)
Crime Drama – The Bill (06:35)
06:35 – The Bill (Crime drama).
The Bill continues to deliver gritty realism.
Medical Drama – Classic Doctors (07:35)
07:35 – Classic Doctors (Medical drama).
Classic Doctors delivers heartfelt medical stories.
Family Drama – Classic EastEnders (11:55)
11:55 – Classic EastEnders (Family drama).
Classic EastEnders remains a touchstone of British soap.
Mystery – Sister Boniface Mysteries (14:15)
14:15 – Sister Boniface Mysteries (Mystery).
Sister Boniface Mysteries blends humour with intrigue.
Comedy Sitcom – Last of the Summer Wine (17:00)
17:00 – Last of the Summer Wine (Comedy).
Last of the Summer Wine remains one of the longest‑running sitcoms.
Light Comedy – Lovejoy (23:20)
23:20 – Lovejoy (Comedy drama).
Lovejoy’s roguish charm provides a lighthearted escape.
Friday 9 October 2026 (Fri)
Crime Drama – The Bill (06:35)
06:35 – The Bill (Crime drama).
The Bill continues to deliver gritty realism.
Medical Drama – Classic Doctors (07:35)
07:35 – Classic Doctors (Medical drama).
Classic Doctors delivers heartfelt medical stories.
Family Drama – Classic EastEnders (11:55)
11:55 – Classic EastEnders (Family drama).
Classic EastEnders remains a touchstone of British soap.
Mystery – Sister Boniface Mysteries (14:15)
14:15 – Sister Boniface Mysteries (Mystery).
Sister Boniface Mysteries blends humour with intrigue.
Comedy Sitcom – Last of the Summer Wine (17:00)
17:00 – Last of the Summer Wine (Comedy).
Last of the Summer Wine remains one of the longest‑running sitcoms.
Light Comedy – Lovejoy (23:20)
23:20 – Lovejoy (Comedy drama).
Lovejoy’s roguish charm provides a lighthearted escape.
Saturday 10 October 2026 (Sat)
Crime Drama – The Chelsea Detective (BSL) (10:00)
10:00 – The Chelsea Detective (BSL) (Crime drama).
The Chelsea Detective (BSL) offers a fresh take on crime investigations, keeping viewers on edge.
Mystery – The Brokenwood Mysteries (18:00)
18:00 – The Brokenwood Mysteries (Mystery).
The Brokenwood Mysteries continues to deliver compelling crime stories with a Kiwi flavour.
Comedy Sitcom – Last of the Summer Wine (10:00)
10:00 – Last of the Summer Wine (Comedy).
Last of the Summer Wine remains a gentle humour staple.
Light Comedy – Lovejoy (23:20)
23:20 – Lovejoy (Comedy drama).
Lovejoy’s roguish charm provides a lighthearted escape.
Sunday 11 October 2026 (Sun)
Crime Drama – The Bill (06:35)
06:35 – The Bill (Crime drama).
The Bill continues to deliver gritty realism.
Medical Drama – Classic Doctors (07:35)
07:35 – Classic Doctors (Medical drama).
Classic Doctors delivers heartfelt medical stories.
Family Drama – Classic EastEnders (11:55)
11:55 – Classic EastEnders (Family drama).
Classic EastEnders remains a touchstone of British soap.
Mystery – Sister Boniface Mysteries (14:15)
14:15 – Sister Boniface Mysteries (Mystery).
Sister Boniface Mysteries blends humour with intrigue.
Comedy Sitcom – Last of the Summer Wine (17:00)
17:00 – Last of the Summer Wine (Comedy).
Last of the Summer Wine remains one of the longest‑running sitcoms.
Light Comedy – Lovejoy (23:20)
23:20 – Lovejoy (Comedy drama).
Lovejoy’s roguish charm provides a lighthearted escape.
Recommendations for Different Age Groups & Interests
- Kids & Teens: “The Brokenwood Mysteries” offers age‑appropriate crime stories that keep younger viewers engaged.
- Adults: “The Bill” and “Father Brown” provide complex characters and realistic plots that mature audiences enjoy.
- Comedy Lovers: “Last of the Summer Wine” and “Lovejoy” deliver lighthearted laughs without heavy drama.
- Family Viewers: “Classic EastEnders” and “Classic Neighbours” are great for family bonding over familiar storylines.
- Medical Drama Fans: “Classic Doctors” and “Classic Holby City” deliver heartfelt hospital stories.
Bottom line: This week’s U&Drama schedule offers a well‑balanced mix of crime, medical, family and comedy shows that cater to a wide range of viewers. Whether you’re after gripping mysteries, heartfelt hospital drama or light‑hearted laughs, there’s something for everyone. Tune in and enjoy the best of British television.