What’s On GOLD
Today Thursday 2 February 2023
A full run down of everything airing on GOLD
today.
06:00
Teleshopping
A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home
07:30
The Fosters
S02E07
Samuel’s looking to get a car, but with only £100 to spend it looks like a big ask
08:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S05E04
Hyacinth plans a riverside picnic
Hyacinth plans an extravagant riverside picnic and invites all and sundry from the higher echelons of society, including the vicar and his wife. Alas for her dreams of social success, the event proves a wash-out. Patricia Routledge stars
08:40
My Hero
S04E02
George pretends to be dead
George is apparently killed in a road accident, much to Ella’s delight – but the indestructible superhero was merely trying to cash in on a new life assurance policy, then hatch a plot with Janet to bring himself back to life at his own funeral. Comedy, starring Ardal O’Hanlon
09:20
Are You Being Served?
S07E03
Mrs Slocombe moves into the store
Mrs Slocombe’s flat is occupied by squatters – so young Mr Grace allows her to stay in a showcase apartment in the store. Classic comedy, starring Mollie Sugden and Harold Bennett
10:00
Still Open All Hours
S02E05
A bridegroom has cold feet
The neighbourhood prepares for a wedding, and Granville gets into the spirit of things by putting up a large display to bring a bit of cheeriness to his shop window. However, the reluctant groom has cold feet, and it falls to the miserly shopkeeper to ensure he makes it to the church on time. The marital atmosphere also has a marked effect on Mrs Featherstone, who steps up her search for a fourth husband – with Granville and Mr Newbold finding themselves likely candidates to be the next lucky man
10:40
Last of the Summer Wine
S15E04
Foggy is rescued from the police
Howard asks Clegg to buy a china shepherdess from Auntie Wainwright’s on his behalf, but she seems more interested in selling security lights. An unfortunate incident means that Foggy has to be rescued from the police. Peter Sallis and Brian Wilde star
11:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S15E05
Howard asks his pals to deliver a gift to Marina
12:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S05E04
Hyacinth plans a riverside picnic
Hyacinth plans an extravagant riverside picnic and invites all and sundry from the higher echelons of society, including the vicar and his wife. Alas for her dreams of social success, the event proves a wash-out. Patricia Routledge stars
12:40
My Hero
S04E02
George pretends to be dead
George is apparently killed in a road accident, much to Ella’s delight – but the indestructible superhero was merely trying to cash in on a new life assurance policy, then hatch a plot with Janet to bring himself back to life at his own funeral. Comedy, starring Ardal O’Hanlon
13:20
Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes
S01E01
Walker is called up to serve in the regular Army
Remake of the classic sitcom, featuring scripts associated with missing episodes performed by a new cast. Private Walker, source of the platoon’s supplies of whisky, cigarettes and other essential black-market goods, is called up to serve in the regular Army, so Mainwaring decides to use all his standing as an officer and a bank manager to have him excused from military service. Meanwhile, Jones and the others try to ensure that Walker fails his medical. Kevin McNally stars as Captain Mainwaring, with Robert Bathurst as Sergeant Wilson, Kevin Eldon as Corporal Jones and Mathew Horne as Private Walker
14:00
Still Open All Hours
S02E05
A bridegroom has cold feet
The neighbourhood prepares for a wedding, and Granville gets into the spirit of things by putting up a large display to bring a bit of cheeriness to his shop window. However, the reluctant groom has cold feet, and it falls to the miserly shopkeeper to ensure he makes it to the church on time. The marital atmosphere also has a marked effect on Mrs Featherstone, who steps up her search for a fourth husband – with Granville and Mr Newbold finding themselves likely candidates to be the next lucky man
14:35
Are You Being Served?
S07E03
Mrs Slocombe moves into the store
Mrs Slocombe’s flat is occupied by squatters – so young Mr Grace allows her to stay in a showcase apartment in the store. Classic comedy, starring Mollie Sugden and Harold Bennett
15:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S15E04
Foggy is rescued from the police
Howard asks Clegg to buy a china shepherdess from Auntie Wainwright’s on his behalf, but she seems more interested in selling security lights. An unfortunate incident means that Foggy has to be rescued from the police. Peter Sallis and Brian Wilde star
16:00
Last of the Summer Wine
S15E05
Howard asks his pals to deliver a gift to Marina
16:40
Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes
S01E01
Walker is called up to serve in the regular Army
Remake of the classic sitcom, featuring scripts associated with missing episodes performed by a new cast. Private Walker, source of the platoon’s supplies of whisky, cigarettes and other essential black-market goods, is called up to serve in the regular Army, so Mainwaring decides to use all his standing as an officer and a bank manager to have him excused from military service. Meanwhile, Jones and the others try to ensure that Walker fails his medical. Kevin McNally stars as Captain Mainwaring, with Robert Bathurst as Sergeant Wilson, Kevin Eldon as Corporal Jones and Mathew Horne as Private Walker
17:20
Keeping Up Appearances
S05E04
Hyacinth plans a riverside picnic
Hyacinth plans an extravagant riverside picnic and invites all and sundry from the higher echelons of society, including the vicar and his wife. Alas for her dreams of social success, the event proves a wash-out. Patricia Routledge stars
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S07E03
Mrs Slocombe moves into the store
Mrs Slocombe’s flat is occupied by squatters – so young Mr Grace allows her to stay in a showcase apartment in the store. Classic comedy, starring Mollie Sugden and Harold Bennett
18:40
Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes
S01E01
Walker is called up to serve in the regular Army
Remake of the classic sitcom, featuring scripts associated with missing episodes performed by a new cast. Private Walker, source of the platoon’s supplies of whisky, cigarettes and other essential black-market goods, is called up to serve in the regular Army, so Mainwaring decides to use all his standing as an officer and a bank manager to have him excused from military service. Meanwhile, Jones and the others try to ensure that Walker fails his medical. Kevin McNally stars as Captain Mainwaring, with Robert Bathurst as Sergeant Wilson, Kevin Eldon as Corporal Jones and Mathew Horne as Private Walker
19:20
Dad’s Army
S02E04
Sgt Wilson struggles to concentrate on his duties
Sgt Wilson struggles to concentrate on his Home Guard duties when he has a personal problem to contend with. Classic comedy, starring John Le Mesurier and Arthur Lowe
20:00
Gavin & Stacey
S03E05
The gang descends on the beach
Bank Holiday Monday sees the Essex contingent arrive for a sunny day at the beach in Barry. Gavin has a heart-to-heart with his dad, which gives him much to think about, while a dark cloud looms on the horizon when Dave arrives to find Nessa and Smithy enjoying all the fun of the fair. Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, James Corden and Ruth Jones star
20:40
Gavin & Stacey
S03E04
Pete and Dawn renew their wedding vows
Everyone gathers in Billericay as Pete and Dawn prepare to renew their wedding vows. Gavin feels uncomfortable about Gwen and Bryn knowing the details of his sex life, and Dave hears about the shocking events of the curry night. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship when he makes a staggering suggestion
21:20
Bottom
S02E03
The bachelors have a run-in with a burglar
Richie and Eddie’s nocturnal peace is disturbed by a violent encounter with a burglar – resulting in the intruder’s sack of loot falling into their sticky hands. Paul Bradley guests, with Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall
22:00
Harry Enfield and Chums
S02E01
Comedy sketches, with guest star Dawn French
Comedy sketches, with Harry as Il Postino Pat, and Dawn French as his beloved Signora Goggins. Also featuring the Self-Righteous Brothers and Kevin the Teenager
22:40
The Fast Show
S01E01
The Fat Sweaty Coppers try to solve a burglary
First-ever episode of the comedy sketch show. The Fat Sweaty Coppers try to solve a burglary, Ron Manager talks about Ryan Giggs, and Unlucky Alf has an accident with a cricket ball. Elsewhere, Prof Denzil Dexter conducts an experiment using some cardboard tubes
23:20
The Fast Show
S01E02
Unlucky Alf buys a parrot
A brother and sister discuss the joys of living on the Isle of Man, Unlucky Alf buys a parrot and a doctor jokes to a patient about cancer. Meanwhile, Tommy Cockles talks about Bogart and Bacall and Bob Fleming tries to speak about fishing tackle, while Ron Manager talks about alcohol
00:00
Absolutely Fabulous
S04E03
The Monsoons visit Paris
Patsy jumps at the opportunity to relive the modelling days of her distant past when she joins a fashion shoot in Paris – but soon tires of the fresh-faced mannequins who haunt her at every turn. Meanwhile, Edina hopes the French capital is just the place for a bonding session with Saffy – if only she can get her to change her frumpy blouse. Sacha Distel guest stars
00:40
Absolutely Fabulous
S04E04
Edina tries a detox diet
Edina goes on a detox diet in another desperate attempt to get thin, but since this means cutting out the beloved Bolly it’s likely to be just as tough on everyone else. Meanwhile, Saffy bumps into an old school friend with thespian pretensions and Patsy hits on the hare-brained notion of trying life without her famous fringe. Featuring Marianne Faithfull as God
01:20
Gavin & Stacey
S03E05
The gang descends on the beach
Bank Holiday Monday sees the Essex contingent arrive for a sunny day at the beach in Barry. Gavin has a heart-to-heart with his dad, which gives him much to think about, while a dark cloud looms on the horizon when Dave arrives to find Nessa and Smithy enjoying all the fun of the fair. Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, James Corden and Ruth Jones star
02:00
Gavin & Stacey
S03E04
Pete and Dawn renew their wedding vows
Everyone gathers in Billericay as Pete and Dawn prepare to renew their wedding vows. Gavin feels uncomfortable about Gwen and Bryn knowing the details of his sex life, and Dave hears about the shocking events of the curry night. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship when he makes a staggering suggestion
02:30
Bottom
S02E03
The bachelors have a run-in with a burglar
Richie and Eddie’s nocturnal peace is disturbed by a violent encounter with a burglar – resulting in the intruder’s sack of loot falling into their sticky hands. Paul Bradley guests, with Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall
03:15
French and Saunders
S06E02
A tribute to Cher
The comedy duo pay tribute to Hollywood stars Cher and Catherine Zeta Jones, and get up to mischief surfing the Internet. With guest star Eve Pollard and regular partner in crime Liza Tarbuck
