What’s On Channel 4 Today Saturday 7 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 4 today.
06:15
3rd Rock from the Sun
S01E15
Dick poses as a woman
Dick dons a dress to infiltrate a women-only study group, and Tommy considers telling August the truth about the Solomons. Meanwhile, Sally and Harry get jobs in a pancake restaurant to earn their own money. Comedy, starring John Lithgow and Jane Curtin
06:40
3rd Rock from the Sun
S01E17
The aliens become victims of crime
The aliens’ faith in human nature is shaken when their car stereo is stolen and Dick is mugged while withdrawing cash. Meanwhile, Tommy reluctantly joins the school basketball team, even though the coach thinks he is too short to play. Comedy, starring John Lithgow
07:05
The King of Queens
S01E04
Carrie tells Doug a secret about Marie
Carrie reluctantly tells Doug a secret about Marie, and Arthur vows to collect a refund for a deodorant that does not live up to its promise of smelling like `a meadow after a fresh morning rain”. Comedy, starring Kevin James, Leah Remini and Michele Maika
07:30
The King of Queens
S01E05
Doug and Carrie celebrate their anniversary
Mishaps run rife as Doug and Carrie celebrate their wedding anniversary, especially when Arthur takes a liking to his son-in-law’s favourite aunt. Comedy, starring Kevin James and Jerry Stiller
07:55
Everybody Loves Raymond
S09E03
Ray spices up his sex life
Ray realises that the angrier Debra gets, the better their sex life becomes – so he decides to stir up conflict between her and Marie. American comedy, starring Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts and Ray Romano
08:20
Everybody Loves Raymond
S09E04
Debra’s dress sense causes problems
Members of the parent-teacher association complain about Debra’s outfits, leaving Ray facing the delicate task of persuading her to dress more conservatively in future. Comedy, starring Ray Romano
08:50
The Simpsons
S22E18
Marge becomes obsessed with peach-based desserts
Lisa becomes an apprentice to famous magician the Great Raymondo, but trouble brews when she is persuaded to reveal the secret behind the her master’s most famous trick. Meanwhile, Marge develops an obsession with peach-based desserts after befriending a folk singer. Guest starring Martin Landau (Ed Wood) and Jack McBrayer (30 Rock)
09:20
The Simpsons
S22E14
Guest starring Ricky Gervais and Russell Brand
Homer and Bart create a cartoon that is bought by a major animation studio and turned into a Golden Globe-nominated short. The pair are stunned to learn they have won the award, but Bart’s joy is short-lived when Homer steals all the glory. Guest starring Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand, Nick Park, JB Smoove and Halle Berry
09:50
The Simpsons
S22E15
Lisa discovers the calming properties of a patch of wild flowers
Lisa notices how a patch of wild flowers has a calming effect on two aggressive scorpions, and discovers it has a similar impact on Springfield’s human population. A pharmaceutical company soon gets involved, leaving Bart to spot a potential money-making scheme
10:20
The Simpsons
S03E24
Homer’s half-brother returns
Homer’s destitute half-brother Herb turns up on the doorstep, just as Homer earns $2,000 as compensation for an injury at work. The impoverished sibling convinces him to invest in his latest invention and sure-fire moneyspinner – a baby translator. Featuring the guest voice of Danny DeVito
10:50
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Children’s comedy, starring Jason Lee
2007 – Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Animation
A mischievous trio of talking chipmunks invade a struggling songwriter’s home. When the furry critters demonstrate a remarkable talent for singing, he agrees to help them find fame and fortune. However, an unscrupulous record company boss has other plans. Children’s comedy, starring Jason Lee and David Cross, with the voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Jesse McCartney
12:40
Four in a Bed
S2021E41
This week’s competition begins in Newquay in Cornwall, at Avalon Guest House
13:10
Four in a Bed
S2021E42
The hoteliers spend the night at the Bear Inn at Wincanton, Somerset
The hoteliers spend the night at the Bear Inn at Wincanton, Somerset, where ex-Army man Matt Garvin takes them for a day of survival training – and as a trained chef, hopes to serve up a perfect breakfast
13:40
Four in a Bed
S2021E43
The rivals head to the Chelsea Hotel in Bournemouth
14:10
Four in a Bed
S2021E44
The last visit of the week is to the Holford Arms in Tetbury in Gloucestershire
The last visit of the week is to the Holford Arms in Tetbury in Gloucestershire, where Will Robson and Loz Cooper are hoping to put their pub’s prized produce into the spotlight to ensure the B&Bers have a fulfilling stay. However, the bedrooms produce some unwelcome surprises for two sets of guests, getting things off to a less-than-perfect start
14:40
Four in a Bed
S2021E45
The B&Bers meet up to air their grievances
The contest that began at Avalon Guest House in Cornwall sees the B&Bers meet up to air their grievances from that stay and the three others that followed. Two sets of B&Bers have an argument over breakfast comments, while facilities failures prove to be a big point of contention. After the disagreements are settled, the payments are revealed and the winners are crowned
15:15
Sleepless in Seattle
Romantic comedy, with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan
1993 – Comedy, Drama, Romance
A widowed father is coping badly with his wife’s death, but his son is convinced that what he really needs is some new romance in his life. He arranges for his dad to go on a radio phone-in show, and his touching story moves a reporter to respond, even though she is already engaged. She returns to her fiance, but the boy, certain she is the woman for his father, plots to bring them together. Romantic comedy, with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan
17:20
Grand Designs
S22E07
A chef building a double-kitchen home in south London
Kevin meets south London chef Corinne, who loves to entertain and is rustling up plans for a beautifully crafted, double-kitchen home designed around her love of cooking. The end-of-terrace plot is on a hill and surrounded by woodland within a strict conservation area, so it won’t be an easy build. But having come through a divorce and cancer treatment, Corinne sees the house as vital on so many levels, not least as an opportunity to create a space that represents her new lease of life
18:15
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather
18:45
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Action adventure sequel, starring Harrison Ford
2008 – Adventure, Action
The globe-trotting archaeologist teams up with a rebellious teenager who draws him into a search in the Amazon jungle for a mysterious artefact of untold power. But their quest is hindered by Soviet agents who also want the fabled object for an altogether more sinister purpose. Action adventure sequel, updating the series to a Cold War setting, starring Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone and John Hurt
21:00
Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen biopic, starring Rami Malek
2018 – Music, Drama, History
Freddie Mercury and Queen go from playing small venues to becoming one of the biggest rock bands in the world. While Freddie comes to terms with his sexuality, outside forces threaten to tear the group apart, until their defining moment at Live Aid in July 1985. Oscar-winning biopic, starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee
23:45
Good Will Hunting
Drama, with Matt Damon
1997 – Drama
A troubled maths genius refuses to use his gift, preferring to work as a janitor and lead a normal life with his friends. Eventually, a university professor persuades him to see a psychologist, who befriends him and proves the only person able to help him come to terms with his talent and past traumas. Drama, written by and starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who won Oscars for their screenplay. With Robin Williams, Minnie Driver and Stellan Skarsgard
01:55
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S01E06
A failing restaurant in California
Chef Gordon Ramsay comes to the aid of Lela’s, a California restaurant that is currently being run into the ground by its inexperienced owner. Gordon tries to turn the failing business around, but faces opposition from the chef and makes enemies when he exposes the suspect behaviour of some members of staff
02:45
Couples Come Dine with Me
S03E30
Three couples compete in Oxfordshire
Sherry and her partner Phil kick-off the contest in Oxfordshire, with a traditional menu with a modern twist served in their grand dining room. On day two, competitive couple Jade and Luke rely on their menu of happy hearty food as their winning ticket. On the final night, Zahra and Conall plan to impress their guests with plates of perfectly presented food. Old smoothie Phil gives romance-shirking Conall a few lessons in love, before a few embarrassing pet names and the £1,000 prize winners are revealed
03:40
Hollyoaks Omnibus
Extended edition of the soap
