What’s On GOLD
Today Sunday 5 March 2023
A full run down of everything airing on GOLD
today.
06:00
Teleshopping
A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home
07:10
Desmond’s
S06E10
Lee falls in love
Lee falls in love with a beautiful and talented aromatherapist. Barbershop comedy, starring Norman Beaton
07:35
Citizen Khan
S05E03
Amjad’s father is knocked down and killed by a bus
Tragedy strikes as Amjad’s bewigged father is knocked down and killed by a bus. The real problem for Mr Khan is that the deceased man’s grief-stricken wife is staying with them – and comfort eating him out of house and home. However, when Khan discovers he might be able to find an investor for his new invention among the funeral mourners, he throws himself into the burial arrangements in more ways than one. Adil Ray, Abdullah Afzal and Harvey Virdi star
08:10
dinnerladies
S01E01
Norman the breadman fails to deliver
Norman the breadman fails to deliver, the stripper cannot play the accordion and Jean has bridesmaids’ knickers on her mind. First episode of the canteen comedy, starring Victoria Wood, Julie Walters and Celia Imrie
08:50
dinnerladies
S01E02
The staff await a royal visit
The staff await an important royal visit, but first Stan has to pick just the right toupee, and Bren is determined to get the tables cleared away in time. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood, Duncan Preston and Thelma Barlow
09:25
dinnerladies
S01E03
Bren’s mother wreaks havoc
Bren’s mother wreaks havoc in the factory and incurs Stan’s wrath by pursuing an ill-considered romance. Anita organises a heated debate on the workers’ current situation. Comedy, with Victoria Wood and Julie Walters. From November 1998
10:00
dinnerladies
S01E04
Philippa has a bright idea for raising spirits
Philippa has a bright idea for raising the spirits of the kitchen staff. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Thelma Barlow
10:35
dinnerladies
S01E05
The girls attend their work party
The girls celebrate Japanese-style at their work party, and Bren enters right into the spirit of things – but not as much as her mother, who turns up unexpectedly. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood, Julie Walters and Jack Smethurst
11:15
dinnerladies
S01E06
Bren is left to run the night shift
Morale plummets to its lowest point in the canteen with Tony in hospital and Dolly and Jean staging a walk-out, leaving Bren to run the graveyard shift single-handedly on the most important night of the year. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati and Celia Imrie
11:55
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E01
First episode of Richard Curtis’s comedy, starring Dawn French
First episode of Richard Curtis’s comedy, starring Dawn French as the new vicar of a sleepy English village. Her arrival causes consternation among the locals – particularly stuffy councillor David Horton, who vows to have her ejected at all costs. Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet and Emma Chambers co-star
12:35
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E02
The Songs of Praise crew visits the village
The Songs of Praise crew visits Dibley to record a programme in the village church. However, when Geraldine develops a crush on the producer her wayward emotions threaten to plunge the proceedings into disaster. Comedy, guest starring Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It)
13:10
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E03
Featuring a guest appearance by Kylie Minogue
Geraldine is keen to find a celebrity to open the autumn fair in style – and Alice inadvertently comes up with the ideal candidate by letting slip she is related to one Reg Dwight – AKA Elton John. Comedy, starring Dawn French, and Emma Chambers with a guest appearance by Kylie Minogue. First shown in 1994
13:50
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E04
Geraldine tries her hand at fundraising
A violent storm destroys St Barnabas’s stained glass window, and Geraldine is put in charge of raising funds to replace it – but the others are unsure whether any of her outlandish ideas will actually work. Comedy, starring Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers and Liz Smith
14:30
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E05
Election fever hits the village
Local election fever hits the village and Geraldine finds she is a more popular candidate with the voters than over-confident parish council chairman David. Richard Curtis’s comedy, starring Dawn French and Gary Waldhorn
15:10
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E06
Geraldine conducts a radical Sunday service
A funeral for a pet bird inspires Geraldine to transform the church into an ark and hold a special service for the animals of the village – but David is far from impressed by her stunt. Comedy, starring Dawn French and Gary Waldhorn
15:50
The Vicar of Dibley
S02E01
Geraldine plays Cupid in the Christmas edition from 1997
Passions erupt in Dibley when Geraldine plays Cupid in her efforts to bring Alice and Hugo together, and at the same time she receives an astonishing proposal from an unexpected source. Christmas edition from 1997 starring Dawn French
16:40
The Vicar of Dibley
S02E02
The villagers set up a radio station
The villagers set up a radio station to mark the 650th anniversary of St Barnabus’s Church. While Alice tries to impress her future father-in-law, Frank makes a startling admission on his show
17:15
Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Dawn French, Richard Curtis and a host of guest stars remember their favourite Dibley moments
19:20
Gavin & Stacey
S02E07
Nessa goes into labour a month early
Nessa goes into labour a month early in Barry, and the newlyweds must forget their differences to track down Smithy in time for the birth of his child. Meanwhile, Stacey returns to Essex to salvage her marriage
20:00
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
20:40
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
21:20
Gavin & Stacey
S03E06
Nessa and Dave’s wedding day arrives
Preparations for Nessa and Dave’s wedding are in full swing, Stacey has life-changing news for Gavin, and Bryn and Jason put their big secret to bed once and for all. Finally, the wedding arrives and, as Nessa prepares to make her way to the church, Smithy takes the opportunity to have one last chat. Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, James Corden, Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon star
22:00
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E01
Emma Bunton comes to the house
Celebrity PR Edina works from home and struggles to cope after Saffy’s departure. Matters come to a head when client Emma Bunton arrives for a meeting, and is horrified at the state of the house, but luckily Saffy turns up and lets slip a big secret that might just render her mother speechless. Comedy, starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley
22:40
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E02
Edina suffers nightmares
Saffy’s pregnancy sends her mum off the deep end, bringing nightmares about becoming a grandmother, her torture compounded by the taunting midwife. Luckily, Eddie’s new celebrity book club started with Patsy takes her mind off her troubles, as Mariella Frostrup promises to bring her famous friends
23:20
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E03
Minnie Driver guest stars
Patsy resents Saffy’s new close relationship with her mother, but is soothed by an encounter with guest star Minnie Driver. Edina’s delight at the prospect of having a mixed-race grandchild is topped by her installation of a panic room, complete with champagne and a surveillance system
00:00
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E04
Eddie and Patsy go hunting
Eddie and Patsy take a weekend hunting trip in the country. Back home, Saffy has a baby shower with her friends, but one of them develops an unhealthy fixation. Comedy, starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, with guest appearances by Emma Bunton and Clarissa Dickson Wright
00:35
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E05
Edina is torn between love and duty
Edina finds herself on the horns of a dilemma – Patsy is presenting the fashion event of the year at the Royal Albert Hall, but Saffy has gone unexpectedly into labour, leaving her mother torn between love and duty
01:15
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E06
Elton John guest stars
A new boyfriend boasting a selection of lost Beatles recordings makes Eddie think she’s hit the big time, but her plans to marry him and invite an elite group of producers to hear the tapes are dashed in spectacular fashion. Elton John and Robert Lindsay guest star
01:55
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E07
Patsy and Eddie babysit
Saffy is persuaded to allow Patsy and Eddie to babysit for the day, allowing her to have some romantic time with John – unaware the pair have an ulterior motive involving a fashion shoot and an outrageous designer. Fern Britton and Jean-Paul Gaultier guest star
02:25
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E01
Emma Bunton comes to the house
Celebrity PR Edina works from home and struggles to cope after Saffy’s departure. Matters come to a head when client Emma Bunton arrives for a meeting, and is horrified at the state of the house, but luckily Saffy turns up and lets slip a big secret that might just render her mother speechless. Comedy, starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley
03:00
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E02
Edina suffers nightmares
Saffy’s pregnancy sends her mum off the deep end, bringing nightmares about becoming a grandmother, her torture compounded by the taunting midwife. Luckily, Eddie’s new celebrity book club started with Patsy takes her mind off her troubles, as Mariella Frostrup promises to bring her famous friends
