What’s On Channel 4 Today Sunday 8 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 4 today.
06:25
3rd Rock from the Sun
S01E18
Tommy thinks Harry needs a father figure
Tommy thinks Harry needs a father figure, so Dick sets out in a dubious bid to prove he fits the bill. Elsewhere, Sally is astounded by her research into the maternal power of her boyfriend’s mother. Starring John Lithgow and Kristen Johnston
06:50
3rd Rock from the Sun
S01E19
Tommy and Harry consider becoming doctors
Sally cuts herself while slaving over a hot stove and ends up in hospital – and it is not long before caring visitors Tommy and Harry start seeing themselves as future doctors. Award-winning comedy, starring Kristen Johnston and French Stewart
07:15
The King of Queens
S01E07
Carrie sells her engagement ring
Carrie gives in to temptation and sells her engagement ring so she and Doug can buy a hot tub and satellite dish. American comedy, starring Kevin James and Leah Remini
07:40
The King of Queens
S01E08
Doug goes back to school
Carrie enrols Doug and herself on a course on the Victorian novel at college. He soon feels way out of his league but resolves to answer 10 questions in class in a bid to impress his fellow students
08:05
The Simpsons
S28E01
Mr Burns puts on a variety show at the Springfield Bowl
The 28th season of the animated comedy kicks off with an episode that sees Mr Burns put on a variety show at the Springfield Bowl in exchange for rebuilding the town after it is burned to the ground. With the guest voice of Amy Schumer
08:30
The Simpsons
S16E13
Homer moves into a camper van
Homer moves into a camper van parked in the backyard, while Marge retains sole residence of the family home, prompting Bart to take swift action in a bid to reunite them. Unfortunately, his plan entails a perilous drive along the freeway – which culminates in a disaster on board a Turkish container ship
09:00
The Simpsons
S16E14
Homer goes to prison
Marge tries to bring culture to Springfield by asking architect Frank Gehry (guest starring as himself) to construct a concert hall. However, none of the locals is interested, so Mr Burns decides to turn the disused building into a prison, where Homer soon finds himself confined
09:30
Sunday Brunch
Celebrity guests and conversation, with Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer
12:30
The Simpsons
S16E15
Bart and Lisa look into the future
Another of Matt Groening’s creations, Bender from Futurama, drops into Springfield, where Bart and Lisa are busy admiring Professor Frink’s new invention – a computer that shows the future. Unable to resist, they take a look at what their lives will be like in eight years’ time – and are surprised by what they see
12:55
The Simpsons
S16E18
Lisa enters a singing competition
Lisa enters a singing competition on the Krusty the Clown Show and makes it through to the final stages, but Homer’s competitive streak threatens to sabotage her performance. Guest starring American Idol 2004 winner Fantasia Barrino as Lisa’s rival Clarissa Wellington
13:25
We Bought a Zoo
Fact-based comedy drama, starring Matt Damon
2011 – Drama, Comedy, Family
A father-of-two struggling to cope with the death of his wife is in need of a fresh start, so buys a house with a dilapidated zoo on the grounds. With the help of the keepers, he works to restore the attraction to its former glory, while also trying to reconnect with his troubled teenage son. Fact-based comedy drama, starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Thomas Haden Church
15:50
Maid in Manhattan
Romantic comedy, with Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes
2002 – Comedy, Drama, Romance
A chambermaid at an exclusive hotel daringly tries on a designer dress belonging to a guest – and is spotted by a wealthy politician, who mistakes her for a socialite and invites her on a date. However, the differences in their social backgrounds soon become apparent and threaten their budding romance. Comedy, starring Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson and Bob Hoskins
17:50
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather
18:15
2022: The Year from Space
Images of the world filmed by satellites over the course of 2022
Images of the world filmed by satellites over the course of 2022. The film includes footage of the destruction caused during the wars in Ukraine and Tigray, and of wildfires across Europe, as well as the aftermath of Covid lockdowns, as crowds are recorded returning to cities around the world. There is also footage of summer festivals, including Glastonbury and Burning Man. The film also documents the natural world, discovering existence of unknown colonies of king penguins in Antarctica and the plumes of herring spawn in the Pacific
19:45
The Great Pottery Throw Down
S2023E01
The latest batch of potters take on a birthday tea set challenge
Siobhan McSweeney hosts the return of the pottery challenge, with this year’s 12 contenders starting off the series by making a birthday tea set and handleless milk jugs. As judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller assess their efforts, who will be named potter of the week and who will be first to leave the pottery?
21:00
The Kardashians: A Billion Dollar Dynasty
S01E01
Part one of two. The impact of the family on social media
Part one of two. Documentary exploring how the famous family has defied critics to build a brand that has earned billions, and transformed social media. The first episode looks back to 2007, when Kim Kardashian was a relative unknown, living in LA and working as an assistant to Paris Hilton, as well as examining the beginnings of the family’s first reality TV show
22:00
Pulp Fiction
Crime drama, starring John Travolta and Samuel L Jackson
1994 – Thriller, Crime
A series of interlinked stories about the Los Angeles underworld. A hitman plays minder to his boss’s wife, and he and his partner deal with a dead body following a mishap with a gun. Meanwhile, a washed-up boxer goes on the run after refusing to throw a fight, and two lovers plot a hold-up in a diner. Quentin Tarantino’s crime drama, starring John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Tim Roth and Amanda Plummer
00:55
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Comedy drama, starring Milo Ventimiglia
2019 – Comedy, Drama, Romance
Thanks to his race car driver owner, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. Comedy drama, starring Milo Ventimiglia and Amanda Seyfried
02:45
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S01E08
An Irish pub hampered by family feuds
The fiery chef tries to change the fortunes of Finn McCool’s, a traditional Irish pub in the Hamptons, New York. The chances of the establishment becoming a success are being ruined by the owner Buddy Mazzio’s two sons, bartender Jason and chef Brian, who are constantly fighting with each other, prompting Gordon to have a heart-to-heart with the family
03:35
Come Dine with Me
The first host in Edinburgh is property manager and law student Sharon
