What’s On Channel 4 Today Saturday 1 April 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 4 today.
06:20
3rd Rock from the Sun
S02E16
Sally receives a marriage proposal
Sally receives a marriage proposal from a Frenchman who wants to stay in the country. Starring Kristen Johnston, John Lithgow, Jane Curtin and French Stewart
06:45
3rd Rock from the Sun
S02E17
Dick’s relationship needs a boost
Dick tries to give his relationship with Dr Albright a much-needed boost, while Sally and Harry exchange jobs. Comedy, starring John Lithgow, Jane Curtin, Kristen Johnston and French Stewart
07:10
The Simpsons
S05E19
Bart’s antics get Principal Skinner fired
Bart’s antics with family dog Santa’s Little Helper cause mayhem, and ultimately result in Principal Skinner getting the sack and eternal do-gooder Ned Flanders being appointed in his place
07:35
The Simpsons
S05E13
Homer is rushed to hospital
Homer finds himself being rushed to hospital suffering from food poisoning as a consequence of Apu’s misconduct at the Kwik-E-Mart. Featuring the guest voice of James Woods
08:05
The Simpsons
S05E14
Featuring the guest voice of Kathleen Turner
Lisa takes offence at a new doll that supposedly demeans women, and persuades its inventor to design a more up-to-date version, hoping to provide young girls with a positive role model. Featuring the guest voice of Kathleen Turner
08:35
The Simpsons
S05E15
Homer is sent into space
Nasa decides to send an average American into space as a publicity stunt – but the chances of success are jeopardised when Homer is selected for the honour. Featuring the guest voices of Buzz Aldrin and James Taylor
09:05
Jason and the Argonauts
Fantasy adventure, starring Todd Armstrong
1963 – Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The son of an overthrown king must embark on an epic sea voyage in search of the fabled Golden Fleece so he can return and reclaim his kingdom. Before he can seize the treasure, he has to overcome a series of horrific creatures, including a seven-headed monster and a horde of sword-wielding skeletons. Mythological fantasy adventure, starring Todd Armstrong, Honor Blackman, Nancy Kovack, Niall MacGinnis and Patrick Troughton, with special effects by Ray Harryhausen
11:15
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights
The battle for pole in the third round of the season
Steve Jones presents action from the battle for pole in the third round of the season, held at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. With analysis from David Coulthard and Lawrence Barretto
12:45
Live Betfred Super League Rugby
Warrington Wolves v Hull FC (Kick-off 1.00pm)
Warrington Wolves v Hull FC (Kick-off 1.00pm). Adam Hills and Helen Skelton present all the action from the match in the seventh round of fixtures, held at Halliwell Jones Stadium. Warrington edged an attritional affair 4-0 in last season’s corresponding contest, but they had a season to forget overall, finishing two places below FC in 11th out of 12 teams
15:15
A Place in the Sun
A recently retired couple looking to relocate to Andalucía
Recently retired Clover and Mark have been living in Manchester for 30 years, but have decided that it’s time to find a new home and start a new life in the stunning white villages of Axarquía in Andalucía. With a budget of £300,000, they want their new forever home to be a house that works for them and allows their adult children to visit frequently. Danni Menzies lines up five private villas with pools and stunning views, for the pair to consider
16:00
Four in a Bed
S2021E66
The first destination of the week is Becketts in Southsea, Portsmouth
16:30
Four in a Bed
S2021E67
The B&B battle continues at the Westby Guest House
17:00
Four in a Bed
S2021E68
The guests arrive at Newell Restaurant and Rooms in Sherborne, Dorset
Paul and Tracey host the third visit of the week at Newell Restaurant and Rooms in Sherborne, Dorset. Terence is taken with the blissful bedding but Duncan has a substandard slumber – and a communal coffee zone proves controversial
17:30
Four in a Bed
S2021E69
The B&Bers embrace the great outdoors at Lydcott Glamping in Cornwall
18:00
Four in a Bed
S2021E70
The B&Bers meet up on payment day to settle their differences
18:30
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather
19:00
Bettany Hughes’ Treasures of the World
S02E07
Bettany uncovers a society which grew rich by selling copper
Bettany uncovers a society which grew rich by selling copper, and visits the crowning glory of Bronze Age Oman: mysterious 5000-year-old beehive-shaped tombs. She also discovers an ancient irrigation system that forged the country’s culture and civilisation over the last millennium, and finds out how frankincense, once one of the most sought-after products on the planet, is still harvested by tribal families today
20:00
Fortress Britain with Alice Roberts
S01E02
Britain’s preparation for a Nazi land invasion during the Second World War
Professor Alice Roberts, Professor Danielle George and Dr Onyeka Nubia examines surviving evidence of Britain’s preparation for a Nazi land invasion during the Second World War, including the tragic story of one of the war’s forgotten heroines. Alice learns about the deployment of the Home Guard, and Danielle travels to the Channel Islands to visit the only concentration camp to be built on British soil
21:00
Gemini Man
Action drama, starring Will Smith
2019 – Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
An aging assassin is targeted by a mysterious young operative that seems able to anticipate his every move. Discovering that he’s being hunted by a younger clone of himself, Henry needs to find out why he’s being targeted and who the creator is. Action drama, starring Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Clive Owen
23:15
World War Z
Zombie thriller, starring Brad Pitt
2013 – Action, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
A virus sweeps across the globe, turning everyone infected into mindless, ravenous zombies. As entire countries fall into chaos, a United Nations investigator sets off on a journey around the world to discover the cause of the pandemic and hopefully find a cure before human civilisation is brought to an end. Thriller based on the novel by Max Brooks, starring Brad Pitt and Mireille Enos
01:30
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S02E08
Gordon Ramsay helps a struggling Italian restaurant in California
Fiery chef Gordon Ramsay comes to the aid of a mother-and-son team who have gone through 20 chefs in two years at their struggling Italian restaurant in California. The adjoining bar is a triumph, but the oldest dining establishment in town needs an overhaul if the inexperienced owners are to make a profit
02:25
The Simpsons
S05E09
Featuring the guest voice of Michelle Pfeiffer
Homer falls for a sexy colleague and tries to avoid her, fearing he may be unable to resist temptation. However, Mr Burns sends the two of them on a business trip together and the enforced intimacy puts an intolerable strain on his willpower. Featuring the guest voice of Michelle Pfeiffer
02:50
Hollyoaks Omnibus
Tony is consumed by paranoia as he worries that Diane is in danger
