What’s On E4 Today Thursday 12 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Alibi today.
06:00
Hollyoaks
Drama following a group of young people in Chester
Drama following the lives and loves of a group of teenagers and young adults in Chester
06:30
Hollyoaks
Drama following a group of young people in Chester
Drama following the lives and loves of a group of teenagers and young adults in Chester
07:30
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S02E03
An Italian family restaurant in Connecticut
The chef heads to Italian family restaurant Sabatiello’s in Stamford, Connecticut, where the owner’s fiery temper upsets the staff and has left him more than $1million in debt. Gordon’s help is urgently needed to get customers back through the door, but the restaurateur does not take kindly to criticism and closes the restaurant down when his employees turn on him
08:30
The Goldbergs
S08E17
Beverly involves herself in Erica and Barry’s relationships
09:00
The Goldbergs
S02E24
Erica is accepted into a summer arts academy
Erica is accepted into a summer arts school, but Murray struggles to express his pride in his daughter. Barry takes up the role of school sports mascot, but fails to realise that students from a rival school are planning to beat up the mascot at an upcoming game
09:30
The Goldbergs
S03E01
Lainey, Erica and Barry plan a big Risky Business-inspired party
Lainey, Erica and Barry plan a big Risky Business-inspired party at Lainey’s house while her father is out of town. However, when the gathering gets out of control, Beverly has to come to their rescue. Elsewhere, Adam annoys Murray by talking to Dana on the phone for hours on end
10:00
The Big Bang Theory
S05E20
Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon some Star Trek memorabilia
Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon some Star Trek action figures, but the duo refuse to remove them from the packaging in case their value is diminished. Elsewhere, Raj is desperate to find someone to accompany him to a wedding and asks his parents to find him a date. Featuring the guest voice of Leonard Nimoy
10:30
The Big Bang Theory
S05E21
Howard takes advantage of Sheldon
Howard is put in charge of looking after Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair when the famous scientist comes to lecture at the university for a week – and takes advantage of his position to blackmail Sheldon into performing assorted unpleasant tasks. Guest starring Stephen Hawking
11:00
The Big Bang Theory
S07E08
Sheldon punishes Leonard for a past mistake
Leonard becomes concerned that Sheldon will overreact when his friend learns the truth about a past indiscretion, while Penny confronts Raj’s old flame Lucy about the way she ended their relationship. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco
11:30
The Big Bang Theory
S07E09
The group spends the Thanksgiving holiday at Mrs Wolowitz’s house
Sheldon is dismayed when the group spends the Thanksgiving holiday at Mrs Wolowitz’s house, but hits it off with Bernadette’s father. Meanwhile, Penny realises she must deal with a mistake from her past when she and Leonard have an argument. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco
12:00
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
S04E11
Part one of two. A gang of convicts escapes from a prison van
Part one of two. A prison van crash sees a mass escape of convicts take place and the entire squad has to track the villains down. Peralta and Santiago make a bet on which of them can bring in the most escaped prisoners, with the loser forced to move into the winner’s apartment when they start living together. Former American football star Marshawn Lynch guests
12:30
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
S04E12
Part two of two. Jake gets help from a surprise ally
Part two of two. Only one fugitive remains on the loose on the streets of Brooklyn after the mass escape of convicts from the prison van and Peralta is forced to enlist a surprising ally in order to apprehend him. Elsewhere, Santiago and Gina attempt to introduce Boyle to proper texting etiquette. Craig Robinson guest stars
13:00
The Big Bang Theory
S09E17
The gang finally celebrates Sheldon’s birthday
In the 200th episode of the comedy, the gang finally celebrates Sheldon’s birthday after more than nine years together, with the help of a few special guests. Starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco, with guest appearances from Adam West, Wil Wheaton and Stephen Hawking
13:30
The Big Bang Theory
S09E18
Penny, Amy and Bernadette give Raj dating advice
Leonard, Sheldon and Howard face problems when they file for a patent for their infinite persistence gyroscope. Plus, Penny, Amy and Bernadette give Raj dating advice when Emily reaches out to him after their breakup. Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco star
14:00
The Big Bang Theory
S06E06
Sheldon upsets Stephen Hawking when they play an online game
Sheldon upsets guest star Stephen Hawking when they play an online game of Words with Friends, until Howard advises him to let the scientist win. Elsewhere, Penny enrols in a college class, but decides to keep it a secret from Leonard. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons and Simon Helberg
14:30
The Big Bang Theory
S06E07
Amy and Wil Wheaton get into a fight while filming Fun with Flags
When Amy and Wil Wheaton get into a fight while filming Fun with Flags, Sheldon suffers the consequences of their fall-out. He ends up going to Penny for advice and after getting drunk, confronts the actor in a bid to make him apologise. Bernadette encourages Howard to move out of his mother’s house
15:00
Modern Family
S01E07
Manny takes up fencing with the whole family’s support
Manny reopens Mitchell’s old childhood wound when he takes up fencing, with support from Jay and the rest of the family, and Phil tries to find out if Luke has any hidden talents. American comedy, starring Ed O’Neill and Julie Bowen
15:30
Modern Family
S01E08
Mitchell and Cam’s party girl friend Sal comes to visit
Claire determines to give Phil the perfect anniversary present and lose her reputation for offering bad gifts, so she hires one of their favourite musicians for a private performance. Mitchell and Cam’s party girl friend Sal comes to visit. Guest starring Edward Norton and Elizabeth Banks
16:00
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
S04E21
Jake and Rosa learn there is more to Lt Hawkins’ team than meets the eye
Peralta and Diaz learn there’s more to Lt Melanie Hawkins’ team than meets the eye as they continue their search for the gang of bank robbers. Jeffords, Boyle and Santiago begin to suspect that Gina is harbouring a secret. Ryan Phillippe, Gina Gershon and Jason Mantzoukas guest star
16:30
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
S04E22
Jake and Rosa are framed for a crime they did not commit
When Peralta and Diaz are framed for a crime they didn’t commit, it’s up to the other members of the Nine-Nine to find out what really happened and try to save them from going to jail
17:00
The Big Bang Theory
S04E10
Amy is attracted to one of Penny’s former boyfriends
Amy finds she has romantic feelings for Penny’s former boyfriend Zack, while Raj and Howard begin competing to prove which of them would make the better superhero. Comedy, guest starring Brian Thomas Smith
17:30
The Big Bang Theory
S04E11
The guys make fun of Penny’s boyfriend Zack
The guys have fun at the expense of Penny’s boyfriend Zack, but later try to make amends by enlisting his help with the New Year’s costume competition at the comic-book store. Comedy, starring Kaley Cuoco and Simon Helberg
18:00
The Big Bang Theory
S10E03
Raj discovers how Bernadette really feels about her pregnancy
Tensions rise when the guys struggle to complete their Air Force project on time and are forced to work around the clock – leaving Sheldon fighting to stay awake. Penny and Amy attend a university gathering at the home of Bert the geologist. Raj learns Bernadette’s true feelings about her pregnancy when he helps her to clear out the spare room for a nursery
18:30
The Big Bang Theory
S10E04
Howard and Bernadette decide they do not want to know the gender of their baby
Howard and Bernadette decide they do not want to know the gender of their unborn child, but are upset when they hear Raj has found out before they have. After Amy’s apartment floods, she proposes a cohabitation experiment with Sheldon to stay with him while her apartment undergoes repairs
19:00
Hollyoaks
Drama following a group of young people in Chester
Drama following the lives and loves of a group of teenagers and young adults in Chester
19:30
Modern Family
S06E14
The Dunphys dust off their Valentine alter-egos Clive and Juliana
Valentine’s Day arrives, which for the Dunphys means their chance to dress up and romance each other as their once-a-year role-play characters Clive and Juliana – although Claire begins to worry that Phil prefers her like this. Meanwhile, Jay’s romantic plans hit a snag in the sassy form of Gloria’s sister Sonia, who ends up trying to seduce him, and wires are crossed when Mitch and Cam find themselves in a sticky situation with pal Anders
20:00
The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off
S02E01
John Lithgow, Jon Richardson, Hannah Cockroft and Russell Brand take part
Actor John Lithgow, comedian Jon Richardson, Paralympian Hannah Cockroft, and funnyman Russell Brand take on three challenges in the baking show. They have to make brownies, tackle a handful of a technical challenge, and also a 3-D biscuit. Presenters Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding guide them through the assorted tasks, and Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith pass judgment on their baking skills
21:00
Gogglebox
S19E01
The Masked Singer, Dragons’ Den and Pam & Tommy are appraised
The armchair critics scrutinise The Masked Singer, Trigger Point, Pam & Tommy, First Dates: Valentine’s, Dancing on Ice, Dragons’ Den, Mary Beard’s Forgotten Art, and offer their take of a BBC News report on the rising cost of living
23:05
First Dates
S09E07
An Old Etonian and a blogger bond over a shared respect of Michelle Obama
Lawyer and painter Josh sits down for a meal with student and part-time waitress Sophia, while Old Etonian Leslie and blogger Babs bond over a shared respect of Michelle Obama. Property developer Amanda is ready to begin dating again after her husband passed away, but she and sales executive Brad both have the distinct feeling they may have met before, while Sue returns to the restaurant after nerves got the better of her during her first visit
00:05
Gogglebox
S09E12
Theresa May’s appearance on The One Show is appraised
The armchair critics’ reactions to TV from May 2017, including Prime Minister Theresa May’s appearance on The One Show. The programme also captures their appraisals of programmes including Tonight at the London Palladium, Britain’s Got Talent, King Charles III, First Dates and Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
01:10
Rick and Morty
S05E08
Rick attempts to save a beloved friend
01:45
Rick and Morty
Morty goes on an adventure to Tokyo to try and help stop ‘The Genocider’
01:55
Rick and Morty
A pixel-animated, side-scrolling adventure
