What’s On More4 Today Wednesday 11 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on More4 today.
08:55
Food Unwrapped
S10E04
Kate Quilton learns some important differences between gelato and ice-cream
Kate Quilton learns some important differences between gelato and ice-cream at a parlour in Rome, while Jimmy Doherty visits Mauritius to find out about white and dark rum and learns where the term `proof” originally came from in relation to alcohol. Matt Tebbutt visits a traditional sweet factory in Blackburn to examine why his mouth goes cold when he sucks on a mint
09:15
A Place in the Sun
Advice on buying a second home in Orlando, Florida
Reg and Sarah Etwaroo from East Sussex are buying their first ever place together, and have their hearts set on a second home in the theme park capital of the world – Orlando in Florida. Ben Hillman shows the recently married couple properties for their £100,000 budget
10:05
A New Life in the Sun
S02E08
A diving instructor in Marbella faces an uncertain future
11:05
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
S02E15
Finding value in a crop sprayer, a fire guard and some wooden clamps
Henry Cole and Simon O’Brien find, fix and flog unwanted possessions on behalf of their owners. Henry and Simon realise profit potential in an old crop sprayer, a cast iron fire guard and some old wooden workshop clamps
12:05
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
S02E16
Max McMurdo and Henry Cole visit a motorbike fan
13:10
Heir Hunters
S08E14
A Northamptonshire man who left an invalid will
The probate researchers search for the relatives of a Northamptonshire man who left a will that was discovered to be invalid. They also visit one of the beneficiaries of a £65,000 estate, and reveal some information about his ancestor’s life in India
14:10
Heir Hunters
S08E15
The team investigates the unclaimed estate of a Nottinghamshire woman
The team investigates the unclaimed estate of a Nottinghamshire woman, but are unsure of its value, and another search reveals the fascinating story of working life on Britain’s waterways. Plus, details of more unclaimed windfalls
15:10
Four in a Bed
S2014E36
The contest begins at Dunsandles Guest House in New Brighton, Merseyside
Another selection of B&B owners take it in turns as hosts to decide which of their establishments provides the best value for money. The contest begins at Dunsandles Guest House in New Brighton, Merseyside, where owner Alan Johnson and his professional sidekick Dave Owen hope to win the title – but a scandal with some unwanted hair on the bed sheets is not a good start, and two guests feel they are making an exhibition of themselves with a tea-trolley in full view of the neighbours
15:40
Four in a Bed
S2014E37
The owners visit the Lady Teal Hotel Boat in Lancashire
On the second day of the competition, the contestants visit the Lady Teal Hotel Boat on the waterways near Burnley in Lancashire, and owners Nick and Gina Mead hope to impress them with an afternoon of entertainment out on the locks. At breakfast, one of the guests admits to not enjoying his stay
16:15
Four in a Bed
S2014E38
From York House in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
From York House in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where Brock Bergius hopes that his cheeky sense of humour and perfectionist nature will help him win the competition. He is in his element making saucy jokes during an afternoon of sausage making, but his reluctance to stray from the menu at breakfast leaves some of his guests disappointed
16:50
Four in a Bed
S2014E39
The competition heads to Heyford House in Oxfordshire
The competition heads to Heyford House in Oxfordshire, where Leo and Sonya Brooke-Little hope to impress the contestants with their hospitality. The afternoon event is boxing, which Brock Burgius sees as the perfect opportunity to settle some scores with his fellow competitors
17:20
Four in a Bed
S2014E40
The week’s winner is announced
The week’s winner is announced as the B&B owners meet for the last time to thrash out their differences. Feedback includes criticism of a badly positioned tea tray, controversy over a hot chocolate and accusations of overenthusiastic hosting
17:55
Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It
S06E03
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are in the village of Somersham, Cambridgeshire
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer meet Emily and Kris in the village of Somersham, Cambridgeshire, who are unsure whether to sell their three-bed semi or renovate instead. Primary school teacher Emily thinks they need a bigger home with more space for their growing children, but Kris feels their home has too much potential and would prefer to stay put
18:55
Escape to the Chateau
S03E01
Dick and Angel continue renovation work on their £280,000 chateau in France
Two-and-a-half years have passed since Dick and Angel Strawbridge swapped their flat in Southend for a 19th-century chateau in France costing only £280,000, and in that time, the pair have worked to transform the derelict property into a fairy-tale castle. However, around half of the 45 rooms are yet to receive adequate attention, the couple’s fledgling events business demands attention, and the outbuildings are still in need of conversion
19:55
Grand Designs
S12E07
A modern home for two artists on the Isle of Skye
Kevin McCloud meets artists Indi and Rebecca, who are planning to construct a modern, larch-clad home on the Isle of Skye, with a second hand-crafted building alongside to use as their studio, all on a tight budget of £150,000. They have been saving for years, but making it happen will mean taking on the savage weather, not to mention the sceptical locals – and as if that weren’t enough, most of the work is being done by one man, local builder Donald
21:00
Best Year Ever…1994
S01E03
Documentary delving into the songs, stories and trends of 1994
Documentary delving into the songs, stories and trends of 1994 when Blur and Oasis divided the country, the Wonderbra billboard campaign caused traffic accidents and Liz Hurley wore a dress that shook the country. Four Weddings and a Funeral topped the box office and Wet Wet Wet’s Love is All Around could not be knocked off the charts. Craig Charles narrates with contributions from Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair, John Thomson and Robert Elms
23:05
24 Hours in A&E
S01E02
A biker is brought to A&E after a head-on collision
The department treats a 31-year-old biker who was involved in a head-on collision, and a teenager left with injuries to his hand after punching through a window. Plus, Resus team members struggle to revive two elderly patients, and discuss what they would want done for them in a similar situation
00:05
Best Year Ever…1994
S01E03
Documentary delving into the songs, stories and trends of 1994
Documentary delving into the songs, stories and trends of 1994 when Blur and Oasis divided the country, the Wonderbra billboard campaign caused traffic accidents and Liz Hurley wore a dress that shook the country. Four Weddings and a Funeral topped the box office and Wet Wet Wet’s Love is All Around could not be knocked off the charts. Craig Charles narrates with contributions from Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair, John Thomson and Robert Elms
01:15
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
S12E06
Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on Jonathan Ross and Johnny Vegas
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross with Johnny Vegas. Three-man comedy act Pappy’s joins Countdown’s resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters
02:15
24 Hours in A&E
S01E02
A biker is brought to A&E after a head-on collision
The department treats a 31-year-old biker who was involved in a head-on collision, and a teenager left with injuries to his hand after punching through a window. Plus, Resus team members struggle to revive two elderly patients, and discuss what they would want done for them in a similar situation
03:20
Food Unwrapped Investigates
S01E02
Kate Quilton investigates how safe hospital food is
Kate Quilton investigates the 2019 listeria outbreak in UK hospitals that left six dead and asks if enough is being done to protect vulnerable patients from a failing food safety system. She meets scientists to uncover just what listeria is and how the outbreak happened, goes inside a hospital kitchen to see first-hand how food is made and speaks with an anonymous government whistleblower who reveals cutbacks could mean another deadly outbreak will happen again