What’s On GOLD
Today Sunday 22 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
S03E04
Mr Khan tries to wangle an invitation to meet Prince Charles
Mrs Khan announces she is running a stall at the city farm to promote the supermarket’s new organic range, but her husband couldn’t be less interested. He wants to know why he, of all people, hasn’t been invited to a royal reception in Birmingham being attended by none other than Prince Charles. But then he hears His Royal Highness may be dropping in to the city farm, and he sees his chance – only to discover he still won’t get anywhere near the future king unless he can impress the formidable head of the welcoming committee, Marina Fairchild (Belinda Lang, 2point4 Children)
08:00
The Fosters
S01E08
Sonny Foster attracts the attention of a patron who offers him his own studio
08:30
Only Fools and Horses
S05E09
Christmas special from 1987. Del goes in search of treasure
The Trotter brothers are guests at a wedding, where they are intrigued to hear their dear departed mother inherited the ill-gotten gains of an East End bank robber – but nobody has ever found the loot. Christmas special of the long-running comedy, originally shown in 1987, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Buster Merryfield, with a guest appearance by Joan Sims
09:50
Only Fools and Horses
S06E04
Rodney wins a holiday in Majorca
Del enters one of Rodney’s old paintings in a competition and is over the moon when he wins a holiday for three at a five-star hotel in Majorca. Soon after, the Trotter brothers and Cassandra arrive at Palma Airport – but Del-Boy reveals there is a slight snag. Comedy, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Gwyneth Strong
11:00
Only Fools and Horses
S06E05
Del visits the doctor
Del’s beloved mum apparently makes contact during a seance at the Nag’s Head, inspiring him to visit the doctor to seek treatment for stomach cramps. Admitted to hospital for tests, he fears there is something seriously wrong with him – but a bacon sandwich and an alcoholic drink smuggled in by Rodney soon put the smile back on his face. Comedy, with David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Buster Merryfield
12:15
Only Fools and Horses
S06E06
Rodney ties the knot with Cassandra
Rodney ties the knot with Cassandra, but Del has more on his mind than best man duties as the dreaded Driscoll brothers arrive at the Nag’s Head baying for his blood over some stolen mobile phones. Comedy, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Gwyneth Strong
13:25
Only Fools and Horses
S06E08
Christmas special from 1990. Rodney leaves home after a fight with Cassandra
Rodney leaves home after a fight with Cassandra, and arranges a date with receptionist Tanya in an effort to make his wife jealous – but Del’s interference ensures the plan fails to go as smoothly as it should. Christmas special first shown in 1990, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Buster Merryfield
15:00
Only Fools and Horses
S09E02
Christmas special from 2002. The Trotters go to France
After a taste of the high life, Del-Boy and Rodney are back in Nelson Mandela House and back in business as Trotters Independent Traders. When they receive an invitation to a cross-Channel Navy reunion intended for dear-departed Uncle Albert, Del spies the opportunity to make a few quid on a booze cruise. The only problem is, Rodney is now the company’s managing director and would never approve. David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, John Challis and Tessa Peake-Jones star in the 2002 Christmas special
16:40
Only Fools and Horses
S05E09
Christmas special from 1987. Del goes in search of treasure
The Trotter brothers are guests at a wedding, where they are intrigued to hear their dear departed mother inherited the ill-gotten gains of an East End bank robber – but nobody has ever found the loot. Christmas special of the long-running comedy, originally shown in 1987, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Buster Merryfield, with a guest appearance by Joan Sims
18:00
Only Fools and Horses
S06E08
Christmas special from 1990. Rodney leaves home after a fight with Cassandra
Rodney leaves home after a fight with Cassandra, and arranges a date with receptionist Tanya in an effort to make his wife jealous – but Del’s interference ensures the plan fails to go as smoothly as it should. Christmas special first shown in 1990, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Buster Merryfield
19:40
Dad’s Army
S09E06
The last-ever episode
Lance Corporal Jones finally takes the plunge as he decides to make an honest woman of Mrs Fox. Last-ever episode of the wartime comedy, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie and Ian Lavender. First shown in 1977
20:20
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E03
Featuring a guest appearance by Kylie Minogue
Geraldine is keen to find a celebrity to open the autumn fair in style – and Alice inadvertently comes up with the ideal candidate by letting slip she is related to one Reg Dwight – AKA Elton John. Comedy, starring Dawn French, and Emma Chambers with a guest appearance by Kylie Minogue. First shown in 1994
21:00
The Vicar of Dibley
S01E04
Geraldine tries her hand at fundraising
A violent storm destroys St Barnabas’s stained glass window, and Geraldine is put in charge of raising funds to replace it – but the others are unsure whether any of her outlandish ideas will actually work. Comedy, starring Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers and Liz Smith
21:40
Blackadder II
S02E04
A bloodthirsty bishop menaces Edmund
Edmund receives a visit from the bloodthirsty Bishop of Bath and Wells, who threatens to do him a mischief with a red-hot poker over the matter of an unpaid loan. As he attempts to raise the £1,000 he needs, he finds himself being constantly summoned to the court by the Queen. Comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson and Miranda Richardson
22:20
Blackadder II
S02E05
Edmund is challenged to a drinking contest
Lord Melchett challenges Edmund to a drinking contest that he cannot get out of – but his puritanical uncle and aunt Lord and Lady Whiteadder are visiting on the same night, leaving him trying to be in two places at once. Comedy, guest starring Miriam Margolyes, with Rowan Atkinson and Stephen Fry
23:00
Blackadder II
S02E06
Edmund and Lord Melchett are kidnapped
Edmund and Lord Melchett are embarrassingly kidnapped by a maniacal German master of disguise with designs on the English throne. Unfortunately for them, the Queen decides to pay only one of the ransom demands. Comedy, guest starring Hugh Laurie, with Rowan Atkinson and Stephen Fry
23:40
Only Fools and Horses
S09E02
Christmas special from 2002. The Trotters go to France
After a taste of the high life, Del-Boy and Rodney are back in Nelson Mandela House and back in business as Trotters Independent Traders. When they receive an invitation to a cross-Channel Navy reunion intended for dear-departed Uncle Albert, Del spies the opportunity to make a few quid on a booze cruise. The only problem is, Rodney is now the company’s managing director and would never approve. David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, John Challis and Tessa Peake-Jones star in the 2002 Christmas special
01:25
French and Saunders
S03E03
Kathy Burke guest stars
02:00
French and Saunders
S03E05
Comic interpretation of Dangerous Liaisons
Compilation of highlights in which the comic duo grace the silver screen with their own unique interpretation of Hollywood movies including Dangerous Liaisons. Guest starring Nigel Planer and Eleanor Bron
02:45
The Fosters
S01E09
A door-to-door salesman offers the Fosters the ‘History of the Black People’ in 10 volumes
03:10
The Fosters
S01E10
Samuel discovers a paper bag full of thousands of pounds
