Sunday Night Sleuths and Period Perfection on U&Drama – Your Ultimate Guide
If you’re looking to fill your Sunday evenings with gripping crime thrillers, lush period dramas and detective dramas that keep you guessing, U&Drama has a lineup that won’t disappoint. Below we break down the schedule, give our candid opinions and point out the best picks for you.
07:10 – 08:00 The Bill (S20 Ep10 – Liquid City)
Kate Spears tries to seduce superintendent Tom Chandler during a boat party and invites him to help investigate burglaries. Still entertaining, the episode delivers a sharp mix of romance and investigative tension.
08:00 – 09:05 The Bill (S20 Ep11 – A Pound of Flesh)
Amy returns, joins a moneylender and ends up behind bars for shoplifting. Still entertaining, the drama showcases the show’s classic procedural strength.
09:05 – 10:05 The Bill (S20 Ep12 – Home Run)
Boyden tracks down his missing daughter who has become addicted to drugs. The episode remains reliable, adding depth to the character’s personal struggles.
10:05 – 11:10 The Bill (S20 Ep13 – Debt of Love)
Boyden risks everything to save his daughter from a moneylender. Still entertaining, it shows the series’ commitment to high‑stakes drama.
11:10 – 12:10 The Bill (S20 Ep14 – Blood and Money)
An illegal bare‑knuckle fight and a neglected girlfriend complicate matters for Sergeant Boyden. Still entertaining, the episode keeps the pace brisk.
12:10 – 14:10 The Nora Roberts Collection
A hostage negotiator stalked by a deranged criminal. The thriller holds up well with its tense pacing and strong performances.
14:10 – 16:30 Catherine Cookson: The Black Candle
A mill owner faces murder suspicion and a bad marriage. Still entertaining, the period drama delivers classic Cookson intrigue.
16:30 – 17:50 Sense and Sensibility (S1 Ep1)
Andrew Davies’ adaptation of Austen’s novel introduces the Dashwoods and their suitors. The episode is reliable, setting up the series with charm.
17:50 – 19:00 Sense and Sensibility (S1 Ep2)
Willoughby wins the Dashwoods’ trust. Still entertaining, it deepens the characters’ relationships.
19:00 – 20:00 Sense and Sensibility (S1 Ep3)
With Edward engaged to Lucy, unexpected fortune arrives. The episode remains reliable, concluding the trilogy on a satisfying note.
20:00 – 21:00 Sister Boniface Mysteries (S4 Ep5)
A bucking bronco goes haywire on a game show set. Still entertaining, the episode offers a quirky mix of mystery and humor.
21:00 – 23:15 Silent Witness (S26 Ep1)
A man falls from a high‑rise; the team dives into the mafia underworld. The episode remains reliable, delivering a tense narrative.
23:15 – 00:35 New Tricks (S2 Ep8)
Detective James Bolam aids in identifying a murder victim from a torso and a bizarre pathologist. Still entertaining, the episode blends humor with mystery.
Bottom line: The Sunday slate on U&Drama offers a solid mix of crime, drama and period pieces. Pick “The Bill” for procedural thrills, “Sense and Sensibility” for classic charm and “Silent Witness” for gritty investigation. Enjoy your evening.