What’s On GOLD
Today Wednesday 11 January 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
Hold the Sunset
S02E02
After the disastrous Open Day at his house, Phil is nowhere to be found
After the disastrous Open Day at his house, Phil is nowhere to be found. As Edith and Sandra hurry to Phil’s house, Edith receives a phone call from her `difficult” sister Joan inviting herself to stay. Sandra pulls faces, but Edith feels obliged to agree. The duo enter Phil’s house where they find a piano-playing Queenie, but no Phil. Roger visits the recovering Bob in hospital and tells him that he has thought of a new way to make money and he has let his mother’s spare room, online, to two Americans. Comedy, starring Alison Steadman, Jason Watkins, John Cleese and Sue Johnston
07:40
Hold the Sunset
S02E03
Edith’s sister Joan tries her patience
Edith and Phil are determined to fulfill their dream of retiring to the sun together, but find themselves continually hampered by logistical difficulties. Edith is finding her irritating sister Joan very difficult to accommodate, and Roger, impatient to see Phil sell his house, decides to help the process along by checking his roof for dry rot. Wendy drops in on Edith and mentions that she is planning a children’s book, and despite not yet knowing what the plotline will be, thinks it may involve a complicated family. Comedy, starring Alison Steadman, Jason Watkins, John Cleese and Sue Johnston
08:15
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E02
Rose behaves outrageously
Hyacinth forces Richard to participate in a trip to the countryside to look for Iron Age remains, but further cultural excursions are curtailed when Daisy and Onslow report that Rose is behaving in an outrageous fashion. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge
08:50
My Hero
S02E02
An Ultronian visitor causes chaos
A curvaceous Ultronian appears, claiming to be George’s fiancee – and it falls to space pal Arnie to rescue the superhero from an alien wedding. Meanwhile, there’s a crisis at the surgery as Mrs Raven negotiates her contract with an inattentive Piers. Comedy, starring Ardal O’Hanlon
09:30
Are You Being Served?
S04E06
Mrs Peacock suspects her husband is being unfaithful
Captain Peacock becomes friendly with Mr Rumbold’s secretary and Mrs Peacock descends on the store to discover just how close they really are – prompting Young Mr Grace to call a board of inquiry to discover the truth. Shop-floor comedy, starring Frank Thornton, John Inman and Mollie Sugden
10:10
Porridge
S01E02
Betting fever sweeps the prison
Betting fever sweeps Slade Prison, but the stakes rise too high for some of the inmates, stretching honour among thieves to the limit. Vintage comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale
10:45
Last of the Summer Wine
S11E04
Nora sets tongues wagging by not wearing her stockings
Nora Batty is seen without her wrinkled stockings on, fuelling rumours that Compo might have a rival for her affections. When, she is later observed in the pub with another man, local tongues start wagging in earnest. Rural comedy, starring Bill Owen and Kathy Staff
11:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S11E05
The trio try to draw Gough away from his wife
Clegg and his friends try to draw Gough away from his wife of 50 years for a bit of fun. Rural comedy, with Peter Sallis, Bill Owen, Michael Aldridge and Cardew Robinson
12:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E02
Rose behaves outrageously
Hyacinth forces Richard to participate in a trip to the countryside to look for Iron Age remains, but further cultural excursions are curtailed when Daisy and Onslow report that Rose is behaving in an outrageous fashion. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge
12:40
My Hero
S02E02
An Ultronian visitor causes chaos
A curvaceous Ultronian appears, claiming to be George’s fiancee – and it falls to space pal Arnie to rescue the superhero from an alien wedding. Meanwhile, there’s a crisis at the surgery as Mrs Raven negotiates her contract with an inattentive Piers. Comedy, starring Ardal O’Hanlon
13:20
Dad’s Army
S08E02
Pike receives his call-up papers
Private Pike receives his call-up papers and unexpectedly passes his medical with flying colours, much to the horror of his mollycoddling mother. Classic comedy first aired in 1975, starring Ian Lavender, Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier
14:00
Porridge
S01E02
Betting fever sweeps the prison
Betting fever sweeps Slade Prison, but the stakes rise too high for some of the inmates, stretching honour among thieves to the limit. Vintage comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale
14:40
Are You Being Served?
S04E06
Mrs Peacock suspects her husband is being unfaithful
Captain Peacock becomes friendly with Mr Rumbold’s secretary and Mrs Peacock descends on the store to discover just how close they really are – prompting Young Mr Grace to call a board of inquiry to discover the truth. Shop-floor comedy, starring Frank Thornton, John Inman and Mollie Sugden
15:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S11E04
Nora sets tongues wagging by not wearing her stockings
Nora Batty is seen without her wrinkled stockings on, fuelling rumours that Compo might have a rival for her affections. When, she is later observed in the pub with another man, local tongues start wagging in earnest. Rural comedy, starring Bill Owen and Kathy Staff
16:00
Last of the Summer Wine
S11E05
The trio try to draw Gough away from his wife
Clegg and his friends try to draw Gough away from his wife of 50 years for a bit of fun. Rural comedy, with Peter Sallis, Bill Owen, Michael Aldridge and Cardew Robinson
16:40
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
17:20
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E02
Rose behaves outrageously
Hyacinth forces Richard to participate in a trip to the countryside to look for Iron Age remains, but further cultural excursions are curtailed when Daisy and Onslow report that Rose is behaving in an outrageous fashion. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S04E06
Mrs Peacock suspects her husband is being unfaithful
Captain Peacock becomes friendly with Mr Rumbold’s secretary and Mrs Peacock descends on the store to discover just how close they really are – prompting Young Mr Grace to call a board of inquiry to discover the truth. Shop-floor comedy, starring Frank Thornton, John Inman and Mollie Sugden
18:40
Dad’s Army
S08E02
Pike receives his call-up papers
Private Pike receives his call-up papers and unexpectedly passes his medical with flying colours, much to the horror of his mollycoddling mother. Classic comedy first aired in 1975, starring Ian Lavender, Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier
19:20
Dad’s Army
S08E03
Private Godfrey faces homelessness
Private Godfrey discovers the War Office is planning to demolish his cottage to make way for a new airstrip. Vintage comedy, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Arnold Ridley. First shown in 1975
20:00
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
20:40
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
21:20
The Royle Family
S03E05
Jim and Nana fight over who is going to use the toilet first
22:00
Not Going Out
S01E06
Lee gets a job
Lee has to leave the flat when he gets a job as a caretaker, but finds the role tougher than expected. Meanwhile, Kate looks for new housemates and Tim sees a chance to revive his relationship with his ex-girlfriend. Starring Lee Mack, Megan Dodds, Tim Vine and Adrian Hood
22:35
Live at the Apollo
S08E02
With Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson and Kerry Godliman
Rhod Gilbert plays host for another dose of stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo in London, warming up the audience before introducing routines by 8 Out of 10 Cats panellist Jon Richardson and actress and comedienne Kerry Godliman
23:35
Absolutely Fabulous
S03E05
Patsy moves in with Edina
Edina’s daughter Saffy flies the nest, so Patsy promptly takes her place in the Monsoon household – but the strain of living together soon proves too much for the fashion-crazed friends. Starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, with a guest appearance by Lulu
00:15
Absolutely Fabulous
S03E06
Edina goes away to find herself
Mother ends up home alone when Edina goes away to discover herself at a retreat, Saffy moves out, and Patsy gets a job in New York. Comedy, starring Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and June Whitfield
00:55
French and Saunders
S03E07
Jane Asher guest stars
Skits and sketches from comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with guest star Jane Asher
01:35
French and Saunders
S05E01
Featuring a spoof of Baywatch
Skits and sketches from comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, including a spoof of Baywatch, a secret gathering of gritty crime drama actresses and Helen Mirren trying to reinvent herself as the star of a family friendly sitcom. Guest starring Julia Sawalha and Dusty Springfield
02:20
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
02:55
Not Going Out
S01E06
Lee gets a job
Lee has to leave the flat when he gets a job as a caretaker, but finds the role tougher than expected. Meanwhile, Kate looks for new housemates and Tim sees a chance to revive his relationship with his ex-girlfriend. Starring Lee Mack, Megan Dodds, Tim Vine and Adrian Hood
03:25
Absolutely Fabulous
S03E05
Patsy moves in with Edina
Edina’s daughter Saffy flies the nest, so Patsy promptly takes her place in the Monsoon household – but the strain of living together soon proves too much for the fashion-crazed friends. Starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, with a guest appearance by Lulu
