What’s On Channel 4 Today Saturday 18 March 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 4 today.
06:00
3rd Rock from the Sun
S01E07
Dick feels lonely without Dr Albright
Dr Albright leaves town for a short vacation, but Dick misses her so much that he and Tommy break into her apartment in search of clues to her whereabouts. Meanwhile, Sally visits the cosmetics counter of a department store to learn more about beauty secrets. Comedy, starring John Lithgow and Jane Curtin
06:25
3rd Rock from the Sun
S01E08
Guest starring John Mahoney
An unpopular member of the faculty dies and Dick is asked to compose an honest eulogy, a task he embraces with his customary relish. Meanwhile, Tommy has serious girlfriend problems. Comedy, guest starring Frasier’s John Mahoney
06:50
3rd Rock from the Sun
S01E09
Dick invites Dr Albright to dinner
Dick discovers Dr Albright has a brother and invites them both over for dinner – little realising the effect the man will have on Sally, who almost immediately wants to kill him. Comedy, starring John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston and Bronson Pinchot
07:15
The King of Queens
S05E16
Doug and Carrie travel to the Caribbean
Doug and Carrie travel to the Caribbean, but their holiday in the sun is interrupted by a phone call from Arthur, who has a serious problem on his hands in the basement. Sitcom, starring Kevin James
07:40
The King of Queens
S05E17
Doug asks his father for money
Doug asks his father for financial aid to help deal with the mould problem in his house. When he receives some paternal advice on saving for a rainy day, he starts to wonder where all his money goes – and decides Carrie’s wild spending is the problem. Comedy, starring Kevin James
08:05
The King of Queens
S05E18
Carrie plies the Russian workers with vodka
The Russian workers are plied with an unending supply of vodka as Doug and Carrie encourage them to repair their house. American comedy, starring Leah Remini and Jerry Stiller
08:30
Everybody Loves Raymond
S03E10
Marie and Frank go on a diet
Marie discovers she and Frank are not as fit as they thought, so she throws out all their junk food and persuades him to join her on a diet. However, this goes down badly with the rest of the family. Comedy, starring Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts
09:00
Everybody Loves Raymond
S03E11
Robert’s new apartment makes Ray jealous
Ray keeps visiting Robert’s new apartment, which always seems to be swarming with pretty girls – until Debra puts in an appearance and curtails his enthusiasm. Ray Romano stars
09:30
Everybody Loves Raymond
S03E12
The gift of a personalised toaster leaves Ray’s parents less than impressed
The spirit of Christmas is in short supply when Ray gives his parents a personalised toaster and they sneak off to exchange it for a coffee machine. American comedy, starring Ray Romano, Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts
10:00
The Simpsons
S05E01
Homer recalls his musical heyday
Homer recalls his musical heyday as a member of the Be Sharps barbershop quartet, when he performed for President Reagan along with Principal Skinner, Barney and Apu. Featuring the voices of David Crosby and George Harrison
10:30
The Simpsons
S05E04
Mr Burns fights over his beloved teddy bear
Mr Burns sets out to be reunited with his beloved teddy bear, which he lost as a child. Unfortunately, it is now owned by Maggie, presenting Homer with an unenviable dilemma. Featuring the voices of the Ramones
11:00
The Simpsons
S03E22
Marge and Homer buy Bart a guitar
Bart attends a rock concert with Milhouse, so Marge and Homer buy him a guitar to encourage his musical interests – but it is Otto who ends up calling the tune. Featuring the voices of Spinal Tap members Michael McKean and Christopher Guest
11:30
The Simpsons
S03E23
Milhouse falls in love
Milhouse falls in love with a new girl at school and begins to spend all his time with her, so, in a bid to get his friend back, Bart decides to tell her strict Catholic father about the relationship
12:00
The Simpsons
S05E06
Marge goes on a girls’ night out
Marge and rebellious new friend Ruth set off for a girls’ night out – but end up being pursued at high speed through the streets of Springfield by Chief Wiggum and a distraught Homer
12:30
The Simpsons
S05E07
Homer and Marge seek a better life
Homer and Marge buy a self-help video to improve their lives – but make the mistake of enlisting Bart and Lisa’s assistance. Featuring the voices of James Brown and Albert Brooks
13:00
Four in a Bed
S2022E16
The first destination is North Kingsfield Holiday Cottages in East Yorkshire
13:35
Four in a Bed
S2022E17
Crackin’ View Guest House in Northumberland is the second stop
The second visit of the week is to Crackin’ View Guest House in Northumberland. Owners Steve and Maria Turnbull reckon their scenic vista and homespun appeal will pip their rivals to the post
14:05
Four in a Bed
S2022E18
The rivals arrive at the Domo Boutique Hotel in Oldbury near Birmingham
The rivals arrive at the Domo Boutique Hotel in Oldbury near Birmingham, where owner Ali expects his luxury lodgings to wow his fellow competitors. Helen and Lauren are dazzled by the decor, but a caffeine conundrum leads to some trouble brewing
14:35
Four in a Bed
S2022E19
The guest house owners convene at the Crown Inn in Gayton, Norfolk
The guest house owners convene at the Crown Inn in Gayton, Norfolk, where owners Lisa and Neil Staples hope their historic setting and boutique-style rooms will garner praise. Once they’ve checked in, Helen and Lauren make a critical observation about the cleanliness of the windows, while Ali and Serge are left feeling exposed in the bathroom. On a buggy ride across a wildlife reserve, the rivalry spills over into some raucous racing – but at drinks, it’s Neil’s chat-up lines that veer off track
15:05
Four in a Bed
S2022E20
The hosts reconvene to discover what they’ve been paid
The hosts meet one last time to settle scores and discover what they’ve been paid. First up is Helen Milner, and her daughter Lauren, but although they asked one pair to close off their curtain comments, it’s a surprising set of payments which leave them open-mouthed. Another host addresses why his guests weren’t full of beans – only for one pair to express some strong opinions about his breakfast. Off-colour feedback about one B&B’s bedding leads to more frank exchanges. The guests’ dramatic discoveries surface, before the payments are revealed and the winner is finally announced
15:40
The Karate Kid
Martial arts drama, with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan
2010 – Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
An American youngster goes to live in China with his mother, where he becomes an outsider and falls foul of the local bullies. He receives help from the kindly school caretaker, who turns out to be a kung fu master and offers to train the boy to defend himself. Martial arts drama, with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan
18:20
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather
18:50
Bettany Hughes’ Treasures of the World
S02E05
Historical artefacts from around the world
In Turkey, Bettany visits the underground cave cities of Cappadocia and the 10,000-year-old temple and settlement at Göbeklitepe. In the east of the country, she visits Urfa, one of the most significant pilgrimage cities of the Middle East, believed by some to be the birthplace of the Biblical figure Abraham, and hikes up to Mount Nemrut, the highest open-air museum in the world
19:45
Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King
Evidence that Edward VIII may have collaborated with the Nazis
Documentary exploring evidence that Edward VIII may have collaborated with the Nazis following his abdication in 1936, as well as the establishment cover-up of his loyalties that occurred following the war. Historians examine the possibility that the former king may have passed information to known spies and been complicit in a plot to reinstate him to the throne in the event of Britain being successfully occupied
20:50
Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights
Action from Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Lee McKenzie presents action from the battle for pole in the second round of the campaign, held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Last year’s qualifying was dominated by Red Bull and Ferrari, with Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen taking the first and fourth spots on the grid for the former, and Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr second and third fastest for the latter. With analysis from David Coulthard and Billy Monger
22:20
Midway
Second World War drama, starring Ed Skrein
2019 – War, History, Action, Drama
The story of the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy, which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. When US intelligence intercepts messages detailing a Japanese attack on an unnamed location, it becomes a race against time to both figure out where will be hit next and how to prepare for an impending battle. Roland Emmerich’s drama, starring Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Luke Evans
01:00
Patriots Day
Fact-based drama, starring Mark Wahlberg
2016 – Action, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
A police sergeant appointed to security duty for the 2013 Boston marathon gets caught up in the aftermath of the bombing. He is drawn into the FBI investigation into the attack, and joins survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they flee the city. Fact-based drama, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, JK Simmons, Kevin Bacon and John Goodman
03:15
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S02E01
Gordon Ramsay visits an Italian restaurant in Michigan
The chef heads to family owned Italian restaurant Giuseppi’s in Macomb Township, Michigan. Father and son Joe and Sam Borgia’s constant fighting is driving customers away, and Gordon discovers one of the restaurateurs is concealing a serious health problem. Nevertheless, he sets about rescuing them from disaster and turning around the failing business
