What’s On GOLD
Today Wednesday 18 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
The Fosters
S01E09
A door-to-door salesman offers the Fosters the ‘History of the Black People’ in 10 volumes
08:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E07
Hyacinth plans a special supper
Hyacinth plans a nautical supper aboard a borrowed cruiser, but the event does not go to plan. Suburban sitcom, starring Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift and Geoffrey Hughes
08:40
My Hero
S03E01
George and Janet are joined by a new arrival
George and Janet are joined by a new arrival in the shape of a bouncy newborn baby who can fly just like dad _ and talk like mum. Ardal O’Hanlon and Emily Joyce star
09:20
Are You Being Served?
S05E05
The store faces a takeover bid
The staff of Gents’ and Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear volunteer to lead the fight against a takeover bid for Grace Brothers department store. Comedy, starring John Inman, Mollie Sugden and Trevor Bannister
10:00
Porridge
S02E01
The inmates hunt for a thief
The disappearance of an illicit tin of pineapple chunks leaves the inmates horrified that there is a thief in their midst – and for a while, no one is above suspicion. Prison comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale
10:40
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E07
Foggy dreams up a car-parking scheme
After witnessing an argument between two motorists over an available space, Foggy hits on another get-rich-quick scheme – this time in the form of a car-parking scheme. Rural comedy, starring Brian Wilde, Peter Sallis and Bill Owen
11:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E08
Compo tries to become a celebrity
Compo decides the way to win the heart of Nora Batty is to become a celebrity, so goes on a televised talent show. Gorden Kaye (‘Allo ‘Allo!) guest stars, alongside Bill Owen, Peter Sallis and Brian Wilde
12:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E07
Hyacinth plans a special supper
Hyacinth plans a nautical supper aboard a borrowed cruiser, but the event does not go to plan. Suburban sitcom, starring Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift and Geoffrey Hughes
12:40
My Hero
S03E01
George and Janet are joined by a new arrival
George and Janet are joined by a new arrival in the shape of a bouncy newborn baby who can fly just like dad _ and talk like mum. Ardal O’Hanlon and Emily Joyce star
13:20
Dad’s Army
S09E02
Pike borrows Mainwaring’s car
Pike tempts fate by taking his girlfriend Sylvia out to the cinema in Mainwaring’s new staff car – which promptly breaks down, leaving them stranded miles from anywhere. Classic comedy first shown in 1977, starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender
14:00
Porridge
S02E01
The inmates hunt for a thief
The disappearance of an illicit tin of pineapple chunks leaves the inmates horrified that there is a thief in their midst – and for a while, no one is above suspicion. Prison comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale
14:40
Are You Being Served?
S05E05
The store faces a takeover bid
The staff of Gents’ and Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear volunteer to lead the fight against a takeover bid for Grace Brothers department store. Comedy, starring John Inman, Mollie Sugden and Trevor Bannister
15:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E07
Foggy dreams up a car-parking scheme
After witnessing an argument between two motorists over an available space, Foggy hits on another get-rich-quick scheme – this time in the form of a car-parking scheme. Rural comedy, starring Brian Wilde, Peter Sallis and Bill Owen
16:00
Last of the Summer Wine
S12E08
Compo tries to become a celebrity
Compo decides the way to win the heart of Nora Batty is to become a celebrity, so goes on a televised talent show. Gorden Kaye (‘Allo ‘Allo!) guest stars, alongside Bill Owen, Peter Sallis and Brian Wilde
16:40
dinnerladies
S02E10
Stan hopes for a proposal
Tony worries Bren will be distracted during her TV debut. Stan hopes for a proposal and Dolly is so upset at the design of the new uniforms that she considers drastic action. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Thelma Barlow
17:20
Keeping Up Appearances
S03E07
Hyacinth plans a special supper
Hyacinth plans a nautical supper aboard a borrowed cruiser, but the event does not go to plan. Suburban sitcom, starring Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift and Geoffrey Hughes
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S05E05
The store faces a takeover bid
The staff of Gents’ and Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear volunteer to lead the fight against a takeover bid for Grace Brothers department store. Comedy, starring John Inman, Mollie Sugden and Trevor Bannister
18:40
Dad’s Army
S09E02
Pike borrows Mainwaring’s car
Pike tempts fate by taking his girlfriend Sylvia out to the cinema in Mainwaring’s new staff car – which promptly breaks down, leaving them stranded miles from anywhere. Classic comedy first shown in 1977, starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender
19:20
Dad’s Army
S09E03
The platoon re-enacts the battle between St George and the dragon
Captain Mainwaring and his platoon plan to stage a re-enactment of the St George and the dragon story as part of the Wings for Victory fundraising campaign, but discover Hodges and his fellow ARP wardens have had the same idea. Vintage comedy first shown in 1977, starring Arthur Lowe
20:00
dinnerladies
S02E09
A new table-clearing system leaves Bren cold
Bren frets over the implementation of a new DIY table-clearing initiative, but it is the least of her worries as a lack of funds looks set to thwart her plans with Tony. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Andrew Dunn
20:40
dinnerladies
S02E10
Stan hopes for a proposal
Tony worries Bren will be distracted during her TV debut. Stan hopes for a proposal and Dolly is so upset at the design of the new uniforms that she considers drastic action. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Thelma Barlow
21:20
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E03
Minnie Driver guest stars
Patsy resents Saffy’s new close relationship with her mother, but is soothed by an encounter with guest star Minnie Driver. Edina’s delight at the prospect of having a mixed-race grandchild is topped by her installation of a panic room, complete with champagne and a surveillance system
22:00
Not Going Out
S02E03
Guy’s constant presence in the flat angers Lee
Guy’s constant presence in the flat continues to rile Lee and and his distrust is fuelled further when he discovers his unwanted housemate runs a lap-dancing club. Elsewhere, Tim’s new relationship is going well until he discovers what his girlfriend does for a living. Comedy, starring Lee Mack and Tim Vine
22:40
Live at the Apollo
S08E05
With Julian Clary, Omid Djalili and Reginald D Hunter
Host Omid Djalili warms up the audience before camp comic Julian Clary and Alabama’s finest Reginald D Hunter take the mic at the Hammersmith Apollo in London
23:40
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E04
Eddie and Patsy go hunting
Eddie and Patsy take a weekend hunting trip in the country. Back home, Saffy has a baby shower with her friends, but one of them develops an unhealthy fixation. Comedy, starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, with guest appearances by Emma Bunton and Clarissa Dickson Wright
00:20
French and Saunders
S02E01
Dawn hands out some muddled contraceptive advice to Jennifer
00:55
French and Saunders
S02E02
The Fat Men get somewhat over-excited while watching the Miss World contest on TV
01:35
Not Going Out
S02E03
Guy’s constant presence in the flat angers Lee
Guy’s constant presence in the flat continues to rile Lee and and his distrust is fuelled further when he discovers his unwanted housemate runs a lap-dancing club. Elsewhere, Tim’s new relationship is going well until he discovers what his girlfriend does for a living. Comedy, starring Lee Mack and Tim Vine
02:20
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E03
Minnie Driver guest stars
Patsy resents Saffy’s new close relationship with her mother, but is soothed by an encounter with guest star Minnie Driver. Edina’s delight at the prospect of having a mixed-race grandchild is topped by her installation of a panic room, complete with champagne and a surveillance system
02:55
dinnerladies
S02E09
A new table-clearing system leaves Bren cold
Bren frets over the implementation of a new DIY table-clearing initiative, but it is the least of her worries as a lack of funds looks set to thwart her plans with Tony. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Andrew Dunn
03:25
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E04
Eddie and Patsy go hunting
Eddie and Patsy take a weekend hunting trip in the country. Back home, Saffy has a baby shower with her friends, but one of them develops an unhealthy fixation. Comedy, starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, with guest appearances by Emma Bunton and Clarissa Dickson Wright
