What’s On Channel 4 Today Thursday 12 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 4 today.
06:00
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
Henry Cole and Simon O’Brien head to Suffolk
06:10
Countdown
Heather Small is in Dictionary Corner
06:50
3rd Rock from the Sun
S02E06
Harry runs for city councillor
Harry runs for city councillor but Dick finds it hard to grasp the complexities of the democratic system and struggles to cast the right vote. Comedy, starring John Lithgow, Jane Curtin, Kristen Johnston and French Stewart
07:15
3rd Rock from the Sun
S02E07
Dick fails to be impressed by American football
Dick drives his pupils and Mary mad by failing to understand the US obsession with American football, while Tommy suffers an ailment common among young Earthlings – a crush on his pretty new teacher. Comedy, starring John Lithgow and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
07:40
Everybody Loves Raymond
S09E14
Ray rejects Debra’s advances
Debra cannot understand why Ray keeps turning down her advances – not realising that playing it cool is all part of his latest devious plan to get what he wants. Comedy, starring Ray Romano
08:05
Everybody Loves Raymond
S09E15
Robert discovers that Pat smokes
Pat asks Robert to keep her cigarette habit a secret – but he later has to come up with an excuse when Amy smells smoke on him, leading to a string of revelations for the family
08:30
Everybody Loves Raymond
S09E16
Last-ever episode. Ray has a brush with death
In the last-ever episode of the American comedy, Ray has a brush with death while undergoing minor surgery, but pulls through – leaving his family uncertain over whether to tell him what happened
09:00
Frasier
S09E21
The shrink is reunited with his old Cheers gang
In Boston for a conference, Frasier and his family bump into many of his former Cheers cronies celebrating Cliff’s retirement. Niles is overwhelmed with boredom, but Martin hits it off with Norm – an occasion that promises to cause more than a little embarrassment. Comedy, guest starring Rhea Perlman, George Wendt and John Ratzenberger
09:30
Frasier
S09E22
The shrink struggles to reach a new audience
The Seattle shrink is delighted when a station in another city begins relaying his radio show – until he struggles to compete with the popularity of the host he has replaced. Elsewhere, Niles, Daphne and Martin’s attempt to build a table does not go according to plan
10:00
Frasier
S09E23
Roz goes to a family reunion
Daphne’s birthday party sparks a series of unexpected events, and after a night of intimacy, Frasier pursues Roz to her family reunion in Wisconsin, where he pretends to be her estranged partner Roger. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and Peri Gilpin
10:25
Undercover Boss USA
S04E11
Boston Market’s chief brand officer goes undercover
Sara Bittorf goes undercover among the workforce of restaurant chain Boston Market, where she is chief brand officer. Disguising herself as an out-of-work waitress trying to win the chance to open up her own eatery by taking part in a bogus reality TV show, she tries to revive the company’s image by learning more about its staff
11:25
Channel 4 News Summary
Includes headlines and weather
11:30
Couples Come Dine with Me
S2019E21
Contestants from in and around Glasgow compete for the cash prize of £1,000
Contestants from in and around Glasgow compete for the cash prize of £1,000. Mandi and Ally kick off proceedings with some family favourites, including some Scottish charcuterie. Next, Judith and Charlene host an evening full of revelations, while on the final day, Lucy and Stephen risk it all with an exotic menu inspired by Lucy’s travels to Asia
12:30
Steph’s Packed Lunch
Weekday magazine show, hosted by Steph McGovern
Steph McGovern presents the weekday magazine, including celebrity guests, food ideas, real-life features and entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories. Plus, a sideways look at the news in One O’Clock Views
14:10
Countdown
Heather Small guests in Dictionary Corner
15:00
A Place in the Sun
S2023E09
Siblings seek a holiday home along the coastline in southern Cyprus
Property expert Jean Johansson helps Trish and her sister Ann find a holiday home along the coastline in southern Cyprus. Trish’s dream is to find her perfect two-bedroomed property where she can holiday a couple of times a year with family and friends, and most importantly, enjoy the island’s warm winters. With a budget of £90,000, Jean lines up five attractive options for the pair
16:00
A New Life in the Sun
S08E09
A couple try to clinch some sales at their shop on the Costas
17:00
Come Dine with Me: The Professionals
S01E11
The Cloak and Dagger kicks off a week’s competition from Bristol
The Cloak and Dagger kicks off a week’s competition from Bristol, with head chef Sebastian and general manager Alex showcasing their sustainable fine food. When Sebastian shares his experience of working in Michelin-star restaurants, Rich and Kim from cosy countryside pub the Boars Head are impressed and not sure that they’ll ever be able to live up to his high standards. Competitive cousins Shamil and Rodrigo, who run The Coconut Tree, still think they’re in with a chance, though, and the night comes to a hilarious end with Rich flaunting his fabulous fashion sense
18:00
The Simpsons
S04E03
Homer skips church
Homer decides to skip church so he can enjoy himself watching TV, making waffles and dancing semi-naked in the guise of Tom Cruise. When he subsequently experiences a vision from God, the lazy father is inspired to start his own religion. Animated comedy, with the voice of Dan Castellaneta
18:30
Hollyoaks
Felix warns Mercedes that the police are coming to arrest her
19:00
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather
Including sport and weather
20:00
The Dog House
S04E02
`Escape artist” Lily the beagle seeks a new home
Documentary recording daily life inside Woodgreen animal charity. The team continues with its mission to find homes for abandoned dogs. This time there’s Millie and Max, a couple of Jack Russell cross pugs, a little pooch called Rex, a 13-week-old Jack Russell puppy called Albie and `escape artist” Lily the beagle
21:00
The Light in the Hall
S01E04
DCI Parry visits Cat to warn her to stop fishing for information
Sharon is on edge after Joe’s visit. DCI Parry visits Cat to warn her to stop fishing for information, but something he says to her makes her more determined than ever of uncovering the truth. When things become too much for Sharon, help arrives in an unexpected form. Alexandra Roach and Iwan Rheon star
22:00
In the Footsteps of Killers
S02E01
The Templeton Woods Murders
Emilia Fox, criminologist Professor David Wilson and ex-detective Dr Graham Hill revisit the Templeton Woods Murders. In March 1979, the body of 18-year-old Carol Lannen was found just outside Dundee. Less than 12 months later the body of 20-year-old Elizabeth McCabe was found in the same area. Both had been strangled. David, Emilia and Graham investigate both cases and uncover some explosive new evidence that convinces them that they know who’s responsible
23:05
Catching a Killer: A Knock at the Door
S01E04
A woman who died after being assaulted during a burglary
Cameras follow Thames Valley Police’s investigation into the murder of 64-year-old Hang Yin Leung, who died after being violently assaulted during a burglary at her Milton Keynes home in January 2017. Filmed over 12 months, the programme interweaves the police’s enquiries with an intimate portrait of a British-Chinese family coming to terms with the impact of murder, with the story of migrants from Hong Kong who came to the UK in search of a better life for their son unfolding alongside the hunt for the killers
00:25
Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery
S01E04
How DNA samples were decisive in the murder trial of Bradley Murdoch
Documentary examining the killing of British tourist Peter Falconio in Australia’s Northern Territory in July 2001, exploring the details and questions that surround this infamous case. The concluding episode examines how DNA found on Joanne Lees’ shirt and the couple’s Kombi van were decisive in the murder trial of Bradley Murdoch, but even with this evidence, there are serious questions still to be answered in this controversial case
01:20
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S04E01
Gordon Ramsay tries to save New Jersey’s Spanish Pavillion from failure
Gordon Ramsay heads to New Jersey’s Spanish Pavillion, which is run by two warring brothers whose staff spend more time using their mobile phones than working. The chef plans to turn the eatery’s fortunes around, and starts by giving the dining room and menu a modern makeover
02:10
Jane Got a Gun
Western, starring Natalie Portman
2015 – Western, Action, Drama
A rancher returns home badly wounded following a confrontation with a gang of outlaws. His wife realises the bandits will soon come looking for him, and is forced into an uneasy alliance with her former lover to defend her home and family from attack. Western, starring Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor
03:45
Couples Come Dine with Me
S03E31
Three couples from Kent compete for the £1,000 prize
In Kent, Katie is first up with a menu suited to her husband Dan’s huge appetite, but their massive portion sizes prove a challenge to some. Day two sees the turn of wedding DJ Simon and his wife Jacqui, who flummox their guests with a French-language menu, before city broker Paul and his beauty therapist wife Claire hope a dance-off and a ginger dessert will be enough to beat the other two couples to the £1,000
