What’s On Channel 4 Today Saturday 14 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 4 today.
06:15
3rd Rock from the Sun
S02E10
Mrs Dubcek arrives for Thanksgiving dinner
Mrs Dubcek arrives for Thanksgiving dinner with her daughter Vicki, who has a romantic encounter with Harry. Starring Elmarie Wendell, Jan Hooks, John Lithgow and French Stewart
06:40
3rd Rock from the Sun
S02E11
Dick tries to develop a sense of humour
Harry loses his beloved coat and Sally builds a shelf to hold all her shoes, while Dick tries to acquire a sense of humour – but ends up publicly humiliating Mary. Meanwhile, Harry loses his coat and Sally builds a shelf to hold her shoes. American sci-fi comedy, starring John Lithgow, Joseph Gordon-Levitt Jane Curtin
07:05
3rd Rock from the Sun
S02E12
The Solomons celebrate Christmas
The Solomons celebrate Christmas for the first time. Dick is disillusioned and Sally gets a job wrapping presents at the local mall. Harry becomes assistant to a Santa and discovers he is not the real thing, Tommy tries to find the perfect present for August and Mary gets drunk on rum balls
07:30
The Simpsons
S04E01
Bart and Lisa visit Kamp Krusty
Bart and Lisa are thrilled when their parents send them to Kamp Krusty for the summer – but when they arrive, they discover that having fun will not be high on the agenda. Animated antics, with the voices of Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith
07:55
The Simpsons
S04E02
Marge gets the lead role in a play
Marge astonishes Homer and the kids by landing the role of Blanche DuBois in an amateur production of A Streetcar Named Desire – and her performance is boosted by her frustration with Homer. With the guest voice of Jon Lovitz
08:25
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
08:55
The Simpsons
S04E04
Lisa enters a beauty pageant
Homer enters Lisa in a beauty pageant to boost her self-esteem, and has the satisfaction of seeing her crowned runner-up – but she finds her principles heavily compromised as a result. Featuring the voice of Bob Hope
09:25
The Simpsons
S16E13
Homer moves into a camper van
Homer moves into a camper van parked in the backyard, while Marge retains sole residence of the family home, prompting Bart to take swift action in a bid to reunite them. Unfortunately, his plan entails a perilous drive along the freeway – which culminates in a disaster on board a Turkish container ship
09:55
The Simpsons
S16E14
Homer goes to prison
Marge tries to bring culture to Springfield by asking architect Frank Gehry (guest starring as himself) to construct a concert hall. However, none of the locals is interested, so Mr Burns decides to turn the disused building into a prison, where Homer soon finds himself confined
10:25
The Simpsons
S16E15
Bart and Lisa look into the future
Another of Matt Groening’s creations, Bender from Futurama, drops into Springfield, where Bart and Lisa are busy admiring Professor Frink’s new invention – a computer that shows the future. Unable to resist, they take a look at what their lives will be like in eight years’ time – and are surprised by what they see
10:55
The Simpsons
S16E18
Lisa enters a singing competition
Lisa enters a singing competition on the Krusty the Clown Show and makes it through to the final stages, but Homer’s competitive streak threatens to sabotage her performance. Guest starring American Idol 2004 winner Fantasia Barrino as Lisa’s rival Clarissa Wellington
11:30
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Comedy, starring Zachary Levi
2009 – Comedy, Family, Animation, Fantasy, Music
The singing trio are left in the care of their manager’s nephew and try to save a school’s music programme by winning a battle-of-the-bands competition. However, they encounter fierce rivalry from another group of musical rodents. Comedy, starring Zachary Levi, Jason Lee and David Cross, with the voices of Justin Long and Christina Applegate
13:15
Four in a Bed
S2021E36
The competition commences at Churchill’s Hotel in Barnsley
13:50
Four in a Bed
S2021E37
The contest continues at Darnells’ Farm Luxury Glamping in Herefordshire
14:20
Four in a Bed
S2021E38
The B&B owners stay the night at Hatton Court Hotel in Gloucester
The B&B owners stay the night at Hatton Court Hotel in Gloucester, a country style establishment that at first proves a hit – until cleanliness concerns, sleepless nights and missing breakfast items leave them disappointed
14:50
Four in a Bed
S2021E39
The final visit is to the Ladbrooke Hotel in central Birmingham
The fourth and final visit is to the Ladbrooke Hotel in the heart of Birmingham, where manager Snehal Lakhani claims he accepts nothing less than perfection. A room with a broken window proves far from flawless for Natasha and Laura, while Danni and Graham are concerned about the proximity of a train line to their bedroom
15:20
Four in a Bed
S2021E40
Churchill’s Hotel’s Jeff Brown and Vicky O’Loughlin are first to face the feedback
On the final day of the competition, Churchill’s Hotel’s Jeff Brown and Vicky O’Loughlin are first to face the feedback and Jeff’s keen to turn down the heating woes. Plus, Snehal from the Ladbrooke Hotel has a bone to pick with all of the B&Bers. After some frank discussions, the payments are revealed and the winner is announced
15:50
Grand Designs
S20E05
Transforming a derelict 17th-century flour mill in Cornwall
Kevin McCloud follows an ambitious build in Cornwall, as Leigh and Richard transform a derelict 17th-century flour mill into a contemporary, three-bedroom home. They employ traditional craftsmen to start work on restoring the exterior, but it’s not long before the true scale of the damage to the structure is revealed, and as the costs rise, they are forced to take on more of the work themselves
16:50
A Lake District Farm Shop
S02E01
A farmer based in Kirkby Lonsdale has big plans for sheep’s milk brie
Second series of the documentary following a family-run shop in the Lake District and the local people who produce the goods sold there. The first episode introduces a generational farmer based in the historic marketplace of Kirkby Lonsdale, who hopes his new sheep’s milk brie will earn a place in the service station’s cheese counter. Tracey, the service station’s head of lifestyle, travels to Winster Valley to meet Jonty Hampson, who makes timber craft products
17:50
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather
18:20
Mission: Impossible
Action thriller, starring Tom Cruise
1996 – Adventure, Action, Thriller
Secret agents suspect there is a traitor in their organisation when their latest assignment ends in disaster. The sole survivor is accused of being the mole, forcing him to go on the run to clear his name. However, in the process, he discovers a former Russian spy is selling information about the world’s leading undercover operatives. Action thriller based on the 1960s TV series, starring Tom Cruise, Jon Voight and Ving Rhames
20:30
Men in Black: International
Fantasy sequel, starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson
2019 – Comedy, Science Fiction
The intergalactic law enforcers have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. This time they tackle their biggest threat – a mole in the Men in Black organisation. Director F Gary Gray’s fantasy sequel, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Rebecca Ferguson
22:45
Logan
Fantasy adventure, starring Hugh Jackman
2017 – Action, Drama, Science Fiction
In the near future, Wolverine cares for an ailing Professor X somewhere on the Mexican border. However, the razor-clawed hero’s attempts to hide from the world are turned upside down when a young mutant arrives, pursued by cyborg bounty hunters in the employ of a sinister corporation. Fantasy adventure, starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen and Stephen Merchant
01:10
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S04E02
Gordon Ramsay visits a restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Gordon Ramsay visits Down City, a restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. The no-nonsense chef struggles to persuade hot-headed owner Abby to make his suggested changes, and a confrontation results in him being thrown out of the building in the middle of a dinner service. The eatery’s co-owner and financier begs Gordon to return, but his success hinges on his ability to win Abby over
02:00
Couples Come Dine with Me
S03E39
Three competitive dinner parties in Kent
Farmers James and Louisa host the first of three dinner parties in Kent, although beautician Rachel doesn’t approve of their `kill it, cook it” theme – and to make matters worse, the hosts also put their foot in it with her husband Keith. Competitive couple Lance and Tina try to smooth things over on the second night, although no one likes the sound of their dessert, leaving glamorous Rachel and Keith to serve up a classy menu on the final night. Will it be enough to bag them the prize money?
02:55
Hollyoaks Omnibus
Eric’s terrifying plan for the women of Hollyoaks is revealed
