What’s On GOLD
Today Friday 13 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
07:30
Hold the Sunset
S02E05
Edith and Phil finally set a date for their wedding
With her annoying sister Joan safely packed off home, Edith is thrilled when Phil announces that Jack Dugdale has made an offer on his house and he has accepted. Now they can get on and plan their future together, starting by setting a date for their wedding. However, it transpires that romance is in the air for more than just the one couple. Roger, Georgie and Bob attend a children’s party, but are soon sent packing, while the family’s portrayal in Wendy’s book continues to cause angst. Comedy, starring Alison Steadman, Jason Watkins and John Cleese
08:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E04
Hyacinth makes expensive holiday plans
Hyacinth makes expensive vacation plans and discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday. Meanwhile, Rose ends up in a compromising position. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge and Mary Millar
08:40
My Hero
S02E04
Thermoman meets a rival
George’s disgruntled former school acquaintance Rovi, now transformed into the heroic Miracle Man, turns up out of the blue, intent on stealing Janet away from him and ruining his life. However, Thermoman refuses to take defeat lying down. Comedy, starring Ardal O’Hanlon, Emily Joyce, Hugh Dennis and Geraldine McNulty
09:20
Are You Being Served?
S05E02
The staff are transferred to the toy department
The staff are outraged by Young Mr Grace’s decision to transfer them to the toy department – but their childish natures ensure they fit in perfectly. Shop-floor comedy, starring Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman and Wendy Richard
10:00
Porridge
S01E04
The inmates face a day of hard labour
The inmates face a day of hard labour digging drains on a lonely stretch of moorland. However, Fletcher soon finds a way of turning the situation to his advantage. Prison comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale
10:40
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E01
Clegg and Compo are reunited with an old friend
Seymour departs for a new teaching job, leaving Clegg and Compo at a loose end now he is no longer around to drag them into his eccentric schemes. However, they do not realise an old friend is about to return to the village. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Bill Owen and Brian Wilde
11:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E02
Foggy invests in some walkie-talkies
Foggy makes an ill-advised attempt to establish long-distance communication with Compo and Clegg by investing in some walkie-talkies. However, it doesn’t take long for one of the units to fall foul of a tractor. Long-running rural comedy, with Brian Wilde, Peter Sallis and Bill Owen
12:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E04
Hyacinth makes expensive holiday plans
Hyacinth makes expensive vacation plans and discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday. Meanwhile, Rose ends up in a compromising position. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge and Mary Millar
12:40
Dad’s Army
S08E05
Jones suffers a financial crisis
Captain Mainwaring is alarmed to discover the extent of Corporal Jones’s cash-flow crisis and takes drastic measures to help the butcher get back on his feet. Classic comedy first shown in 1975, starring Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn
13:20
Dad’s Army
S08E04
Mainwaring and the platoon try to capture a German aircraft crew
The platoon attempts to bring ashore three German airmen who have bailed out and landed in a lake and intend to stay in their dinghy until nightfall. Pike suggests they shoot through the vessel and sink them, but Captain Mainwaring is all for fair play – until Warden Hodges gets in on the act. Classic comedy first shown in 1975, starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender
14:00
Porridge
S01E04
The inmates face a day of hard labour
The inmates face a day of hard labour digging drains on a lonely stretch of moorland. However, Fletcher soon finds a way of turning the situation to his advantage. Prison comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale
14:40
Are You Being Served?
S05E02
The staff are transferred to the toy department
The staff are outraged by Young Mr Grace’s decision to transfer them to the toy department – but their childish natures ensure they fit in perfectly. Shop-floor comedy, starring Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman and Wendy Richard
15:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E01
Clegg and Compo are reunited with an old friend
Seymour departs for a new teaching job, leaving Clegg and Compo at a loose end now he is no longer around to drag them into his eccentric schemes. However, they do not realise an old friend is about to return to the village. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Bill Owen and Brian Wilde
16:00
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E02
Foggy invests in some walkie-talkies
Foggy makes an ill-advised attempt to establish long-distance communication with Compo and Clegg by investing in some walkie-talkies. However, it doesn’t take long for one of the units to fall foul of a tractor. Long-running rural comedy, with Brian Wilde, Peter Sallis and Bill Owen
16:40
dinnerladies
S02E04
A convict escapes near the factory
Bren has a bad day – a convict escapes in the fog on his way to Strangeways, the blood donor van turns up at the factory, and Tony’s holiday photos cause upset. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Andrew Dunn
17:20
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E04
Hyacinth makes expensive holiday plans
Hyacinth makes expensive vacation plans and discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday. Meanwhile, Rose ends up in a compromising position. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge and Mary Millar
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S05E02
The staff are transferred to the toy department
The staff are outraged by Young Mr Grace’s decision to transfer them to the toy department – but their childish natures ensure they fit in perfectly. Shop-floor comedy, starring Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, John Inman and Wendy Richard
18:40
Dad’s Army
S08E04
Mainwaring and the platoon try to capture a German aircraft crew
The platoon attempts to bring ashore three German airmen who have bailed out and landed in a lake and intend to stay in their dinghy until nightfall. Pike suggests they shoot through the vessel and sink them, but Captain Mainwaring is all for fair play – until Warden Hodges gets in on the act. Classic comedy first shown in 1975, starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender
19:20
Dad’s Army
S08E05
Jones suffers a financial crisis
Captain Mainwaring is alarmed to discover the extent of Corporal Jones’s cash-flow crisis and takes drastic measures to help the butcher get back on his feet. Classic comedy first shown in 1975, starring Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn
20:00
dinnerladies
S02E03
Bren gets excited about her holiday
Bren is so excited about her forthcoming holiday with Tony she even considers buying some new clothes, and while a forlorn Stan tells everyone his sad news, Petula gets a little hot under the collar in her caravan. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Julie Walters
20:40
dinnerladies
S02E04
A convict escapes near the factory
Bren has a bad day – a convict escapes in the fog on his way to Strangeways, the blood donor van turns up at the factory, and Tony’s holiday photos cause upset. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Andrew Dunn
21:20
Only Fools and Horses
S09E02
Christmas special from 2002. The Trotters go to France
After a taste of the high life, Del-Boy and Rodney are back in Nelson Mandela House and back in business as Trotters Independent Traders. When they receive an invitation to a cross-Channel Navy reunion intended for dear-departed Uncle Albert, Del spies the opportunity to make a few quid on a booze cruise. The only problem is, Rodney is now the company’s managing director and would never approve. David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, John Challis and Tessa Peake-Jones star in the 2002 Christmas special
23:00
Dad’s Army
S08E05
Jones suffers a financial crisis
Captain Mainwaring is alarmed to discover the extent of Corporal Jones’s cash-flow crisis and takes drastic measures to help the butcher get back on his feet. Classic comedy first shown in 1975, starring Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn
23:35
French and Saunders
S05E03
A parody of Federico Fellini’s movies
00:15
Absolutely Fabulous
S04E03
The Monsoons visit Paris
Patsy jumps at the opportunity to relive the modelling days of her distant past when she joins a fashion shoot in Paris – but soon tires of the fresh-faced mannequins who haunt her at every turn. Meanwhile, Edina hopes the French capital is just the place for a bonding session with Saffy – if only she can get her to change her frumpy blouse. Sacha Distel guest stars
00:55
Absolutely Fabulous
S04E04
Edina tries a detox diet
Edina goes on a detox diet in another desperate attempt to get thin, but since this means cutting out the beloved Bolly it’s likely to be just as tough on everyone else. Meanwhile, Saffy bumps into an old school friend with thespian pretensions and Patsy hits on the hare-brained notion of trying life without her famous fringe. Featuring Marianne Faithfull as God
01:30
French and Saunders
S05E04
A spoof of the Batman movies
02:05
French and Saunders
S05E05
Featuring a spoof of Pulp Fiction
02:40
dinnerladies
S02E04
A convict escapes near the factory
Bren has a bad day – a convict escapes in the fog on his way to Strangeways, the blood donor van turns up at the factory, and Tony’s holiday photos cause upset. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Andrew Dunn
03:15
Absolutely Fabulous
S04E03
The Monsoons visit Paris
Patsy jumps at the opportunity to relive the modelling days of her distant past when she joins a fashion shoot in Paris – but soon tires of the fresh-faced mannequins who haunt her at every turn. Meanwhile, Edina hopes the French capital is just the place for a bonding session with Saffy – if only she can get her to change her frumpy blouse. Sacha Distel guest stars
