What’s On GOLD
Today Sunday 15 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
Citizen Khan
S03E01
Mr Khan’s mother-in-law reveals she wants to move into a care home
Return of the sitcom about a British Pakistani family in Sparkhill, Birmingham, whose father sees himself as a pillar of the community – even if nobody else does. Mr Khan is lumbered with looking after his mother-in-law, until a miracle happens – she announces she wants to move into a home. The head of a local care centre arrives, plans are made and Khan is over the moon – until he realises his elderly relative is worth quite a bit of money. Can he stop her leaving after all? Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor and Maya Sondhi star, with a guest appearance from Sally Lindsay
08:00
Citizen Khan
S03E02
The Khans invite Amjad’s parents over for dinner
With Shazia and Amjad’s wedding fast approaching, the Khans invite the Maliks over for dinner, concerned they have never hit it off with the groom’s mother – and also hope Amjad’s father can help Mr Khan get onto a business committee. They pull out all the stops to impress, with Mrs Khan cooking up a storm in the kitchen, parlour games being organised, Mr Khan buying a new suit, and the couple even having a new piece of furniture to show off. But then an unexpected phone call jeopardises the event. Adil Ray and Shobu Kapoor star, with guest appearances by Ted Robbins and Colin McFarlane
08:40
Only Fools and Horses
S01E01
The first episode of the comedy
The first episode of John Sullivan’s classic comedy, originally broadcast in 1981, which introduced the viewing public to the Trotter family. Rodney grows tired of being dogsbody to wheeler-dealing older brother Del-Boy and decides to set out on his own. David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst star, with Lennard Pearce
09:20
Only Fools and Horses
S01E02
Del enters the car trade
Del and Rodney make a bit of cash on a used-car deal and decide to celebrate in style with a night out in the West End. Vintage comedy, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Lennard Pearce
10:00
Only Fools and Horses
S01E03
Del discovers a statue of a Hindu god
Del gets his hands on a statue of a Hindu god – which plunges him into the middle of an age-old feud between rival families. Comedy, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Lennard Pearce
10:40
Only Fools and Horses
S01E04
One of Del’s old flames turns up out of the blue
One of Del’s old flames turns up out of the blue, so Rodney and Grandad resolve to extinguish any passion that might still be smouldering in the Peckham wide boy’s heart. Vintage comedy, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Lennard Pearce
11:20
Only Fools and Horses
S06E07
Christmas special from 1989. The Trotters go on a day trip to Margate
The Trotters go on a lads’ day out to Margate with their mates, but things do not go as expected when their bus blows up, leaving them stranded overnight in the seaside town. Finding a room in the hotel from hell, the brothers are only too happy to go out and sample the local nightlife – and that’s when Del-Boy gets a blast from the past. Feature-length Christmas special from 1989, starring David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst
13:15
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E01
First episode of Richard Curtis’s comedy, starring Dawn French
First episode of Richard Curtis’s comedy, starring Dawn French as the new vicar of a sleepy English village. Her arrival causes consternation among the locals – particularly stuffy councillor David Horton, who vows to have her ejected at all costs. Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet and Emma Chambers co-star
13:55
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E02
The Songs of Praise crew visits the village
The Songs of Praise crew visits Dibley to record a programme in the village church. However, when Geraldine develops a crush on the producer her wayward emotions threaten to plunge the proceedings into disaster. Comedy, guest starring Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It)
14:30
Only Fools and Horses
S09E01
The Trotters lose their millions. Christmas special from 2001
Five years after finally achieving their lifelong dream of becoming millionaires, the Trotter brothers jet off to Monte Carlo with their wives and little Damien – but another dodgy deal by Del sees them scarpering back home and straight to the bankruptcy court. As the despondent duo come to terms with losing their fortune, they receive shocking news about Uncle Albert. Christmas special from 2001
16:00
Hancock: Very Nearly An Armful
Jack Dee hosts a retrospective documentary celebrating the work of Tony Hancock
18:00
Hancock’s Half Hour
S05E04
Tony is selected for jury duty
18:35
Hancock’s Half Hour
S07E05
Hancock decides to donate blood but is aghast to find out how much he has to give
19:15
Only Fools and Horses
S06E07
Christmas special from 1989. The Trotters go on a day trip to Margate
The Trotters go on a lads’ day out to Margate with their mates, but things do not go as expected when their bus blows up, leaving them stranded overnight in the seaside town. Finding a room in the hotel from hell, the brothers are only too happy to go out and sample the local nightlife – and that’s when Del-Boy gets a blast from the past. Feature-length Christmas special from 1989, starring David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst
21:10
Dad’s Army
S08E06
Captain Mainwaring starts a recruitment campaign
Captain Mainwaring initiates a recruitment campaign to attract new blood to Walmington-on-Sea’s Home Guard – but makes the mistake of leaving Wilson in charge of the poster. Classic comedy first shown in 1975, starring Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier
21:50
Billy Connolly Does…
S01E07
A look at how fame has taken Billy to some weird and wonderful places
22:55
Blackadder II
S02E01
Edmund takes in a young lad as his manservant. Originally broadcast in 1986
Edmund Blackadder, conniving courtier to Elizabeth I, takes in a spirited lad as his manservant – unaware the fellow is actually a woman out to make her fortune. Classic comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson, Miranda Richardson and Stephen Fry, with a guest appearance by Rik Mayall as Edmund’s best friend Lord Flashheart. Originally broadcast in 1986
23:35
Blackadder II
S02E02
Edmund is appointed Lord High Executioner
Edmund is appointed Lord High Executioner and moves a beheading forward from Wednesday to Monday so he and his staff can enjoy some time off. Unfortunately, he didn’t take into account the Queen’s tendency to change her mind. Comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson and Miranda Richardson
00:10
Only Fools and Horses
S09E01
The Trotters lose their millions. Christmas special from 2001
Five years after finally achieving their lifelong dream of becoming millionaires, the Trotter brothers jet off to Monte Carlo with their wives and little Damien – but another dodgy deal by Del sees them scarpering back home and straight to the bankruptcy court. As the despondent duo come to terms with losing their fortune, they receive shocking news about Uncle Albert. Christmas special from 2001
01:50
French and Saunders
S01E01
The first episode of Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders’ comedy series
The first episode of series that featured comedy sketches and parodies by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Steve Rider has the latest sports news, a schoolgirl has her A-Ha pencil case stolen and dance troupe the Hot Hoofers take to the stage. With a guest appearance by Alison Moyet
02:20
French and Saunders
S01E02
French and Saunders try their best to ‘star’ as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial
03:05
Blackadder II
S02E01
Edmund takes in a young lad as his manservant. Originally broadcast in 1986
Edmund Blackadder, conniving courtier to Elizabeth I, takes in a spirited lad as his manservant – unaware the fellow is actually a woman out to make her fortune. Classic comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson, Miranda Richardson and Stephen Fry, with a guest appearance by Rik Mayall as Edmund’s best friend Lord Flashheart. Originally broadcast in 1986
