What’s On GOLD
Today Friday 20 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
S01E11
Samuel Foster is chosen for a Government retraining scheme
08:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S04E02
Hyacinth tries to buy a country retreat
Richard has an accident and Hyacinth decides to buy a small country retreat – but her plans go awry in a most unexpected fashion. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift
08:40
My Hero
S03E03
George learns to talk to animals
George reluctantly agrees to take in Janet’s parents’ pooch Biggles – but it’s not long before the superhero has expanded his repertoire to include talking to the animals, and sets off on a mission of mercy to reunite the depressed doggy with his long-lost mum. Meanwhile, Mrs Raven finally goes too far and is given the boot from the health centre
09:20
Are You Being Served?
S05E07
Mr Grace films an advertisement
Mr Grace decides to move with the times by making an advertisement to be shown in local cinemas. Classic comedy, starring John Inman and Mollie Sugden. From April 1977
10:00
Porridge
S02E03
Mackay takes a well-earned holiday
Fletcher and the rest of Slade’s inmates take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere – and of Barrowclough – with Mackay away on holiday. Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale star
10:40
Last of the Summer Wine
S13E01
Foggy tries to cheer Compo up
Compo is very upset to learn that that Nora Batty has taken Smiler as a lodger, so Foggy attempts to distract him from his depression by indulging in a spot of dancing. Brian Wilde and Bill Owen star
11:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S13E02
Foggy has a plan
12:00
Keeping Up Appearances
S04E02
Hyacinth tries to buy a country retreat
Richard has an accident and Hyacinth decides to buy a small country retreat – but her plans go awry in a most unexpected fashion. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift
12:40
Dad’s Army
S09E05
The platoon guards a telephone line
Mainwaring and the platoon are put in charge of guarding a stretch of telephone line that is vital to the war effort. During the night, there is an air raid and the men wake the next morning to find an unexploded bomb has caught in the wires. Comedy first shown in 1977, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Clive Dunn
13:20
Dad’s Army
S09E04
Mainwaring sets his sights on Frazer’s savings
Doctor McCeavedy accidentally discovers that Frazer keeps a hoard of gold sovereigns in his home and Mainwaring tries to persuade the undertaker that his life savings would be better kept in a safer place – namely his bank. Vintage comedy, with Arthur Lowe and John Laurie. First shown in 1977
14:00
Porridge
S02E03
Mackay takes a well-earned holiday
Fletcher and the rest of Slade’s inmates take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere – and of Barrowclough – with Mackay away on holiday. Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale star
14:40
Are You Being Served?
S05E07
Mr Grace films an advertisement
Mr Grace decides to move with the times by making an advertisement to be shown in local cinemas. Classic comedy, starring John Inman and Mollie Sugden. From April 1977
15:20
Last of the Summer Wine
S13E01
Foggy tries to cheer Compo up
Compo is very upset to learn that that Nora Batty has taken Smiler as a lodger, so Foggy attempts to distract him from his depression by indulging in a spot of dancing. Brian Wilde and Bill Owen star
16:00
Last of the Summer Wine
S13E02
Foggy has a plan
16:40
dinnerladies
S01E01
Norman the breadman fails to deliver
Norman the breadman fails to deliver, the stripper cannot play the accordion and Jean has bridesmaids’ knickers on her mind. First episode of the canteen comedy, starring Victoria Wood, Julie Walters and Celia Imrie
17:20
Keeping Up Appearances
S04E02
Hyacinth tries to buy a country retreat
Richard has an accident and Hyacinth decides to buy a small country retreat – but her plans go awry in a most unexpected fashion. Comedy, starring Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift
18:00
Are You Being Served?
S05E07
Mr Grace films an advertisement
Mr Grace decides to move with the times by making an advertisement to be shown in local cinemas. Classic comedy, starring John Inman and Mollie Sugden. From April 1977
18:40
Dad’s Army
S09E04
Mainwaring sets his sights on Frazer’s savings
Doctor McCeavedy accidentally discovers that Frazer keeps a hoard of gold sovereigns in his home and Mainwaring tries to persuade the undertaker that his life savings would be better kept in a safer place – namely his bank. Vintage comedy, with Arthur Lowe and John Laurie. First shown in 1977
19:20
Dad’s Army
S09E05
The platoon guards a telephone line
Mainwaring and the platoon are put in charge of guarding a stretch of telephone line that is vital to the war effort. During the night, there is an air raid and the men wake the next morning to find an unexploded bomb has caught in the wires. Comedy first shown in 1977, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Clive Dunn
20:00
dinnerladies
S01E04
Philippa has a bright idea for raising spirits
Philippa has a bright idea for raising the spirits of the kitchen staff. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Thelma Barlow
20:40
dinnerladies
S01E03
Bren’s mother wreaks havoc
Bren’s mother wreaks havoc in the factory and incurs Stan’s wrath by pursuing an ill-considered romance. Anita organises a heated debate on the workers’ current situation. Comedy, with Victoria Wood and Julie Walters. From November 1998
21:20
Mrs Brown’s Boys
S01E01
Agnes tries to solve Dermot’s relationship problems
First episode of the comedy, starring Brendan O’Carroll as a doting mother-of-six who constantly interferes in her children’s lives. Agnes tries to solve her son Dermot’s relationship problems by giving his girlfriend advice, and Grandad ends up in hospital after Dr Flynn’s attempt to read his temperature goes awry
22:00
Hancock: Very Nearly An Armful
Jack Dee hosts a retrospective documentary celebrating the work of Tony Hancock
00:00
Harry Enfield and Chums
S01E04
Stan and Pam flash their cash in Spain
Mr Cholmondley-Warner offers his idiosyncratic views on madness, while Stan and Pam flash their cash in Spain. Kevin refuses to go to bed, Tim gets engaged to a royal and Alf Git meets an old flame at a funeral with explosive results
00:35
Absolutely Fabulous
S01E02
Edina tries to lose weight
Edina is horrified when Bubble tells her she is about to be visited by Penny Caspar-Morse, an ultra-thin model she knew in the 1960s who used to torment her about her weight. She decides to lose some weight, but abandons her exercise programme and lets Patsy schedule her an appointment to have liposuction. Comedy, guest starring Alexandra Bastedo, with Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley
01:15
Absolutely Fabulous
S05E07
Patsy and Eddie babysit
Saffy is persuaded to allow Patsy and Eddie to babysit for the day, allowing her to have some romantic time with John – unaware the pair have an ulterior motive involving a fashion shoot and an outrageous designer. Fern Britton and Jean-Paul Gaultier guest star
01:55
The Fosters
S01E11
Samuel Foster is chosen for a Government retraining scheme
02:20
dinnerladies
S01E04
Philippa has a bright idea for raising spirits
Philippa has a bright idea for raising the spirits of the kitchen staff. Comedy, starring Victoria Wood and Thelma Barlow
03:00
The Fosters
S01E09
A door-to-door salesman offers the Fosters the ‘History of the Black People’ in 10 volumes
03:25
The Rebel
S01E03
A valued item is accidentally sold from the shop
While minding Margaret’s shop, Charles inadvertently sells a urine bottle for which she holds great sentimental importance. Despite the odds, Henry vows to track down its new owner and return the piece. Comedy, starring Simon Callow, Bill Paterson and Anita Dobson
