What’s On Channel 4 Today Saturday 25 February 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 4 today.
06:20
The Simpsons
S03E08
Homer buys Lisa a pony
Homer buys Lisa a pony in a bid to prove his love for her, but the family cannot afford the gift. To make ends meet and pay for the animal’s upkeep, he is forced to take on a second job at the Kwik-E-Mart
06:45
The Simpsons
S03E09
Homer tries to be a better father
Shamed by his abject failure to score on a test from the National Fatherhood Institute, Homer resolves to become a model parent by helping Bart build a go-kart capable of winning a local race
07:10
The Simpsons
S03E10
Homer invents a new drink
Moe steals Homer’s idea for a new cocktail and uses it to revive his tavern’s flagging fortunes – a move that does not go down too well in the Simpson household. Featuring the voices of rock band Aerosmith, who make Moe’s their official nightly hang-out
07:35
The Simpsons
S03E11
The nuclear plant is sold
German businessmen buy the nuclear power plant from Mr Burns and make sweeping changes – starting by sacking Homer, whose laziness and ineptitude are at odds with their reputation for efficiency
08:05
The Simpsons
S12E13
Sideshow Bob hypnotises Bart
Sideshow Bob thirsts for revenge on Krusty the Clown, vowing to kill his former employer for erasing tapes of the first 10 years of their TV show, and hypnotises Bart to do the dirty deed for him. Featuring the guest voices of Kelsey Grammer and Gary Coleman
08:35
The Simpsons
S12E10
Marge helps a former convict get a job at the school
Marge helps a former convict fulfil his artistic ambitions by painting a mural at the school, but he soon clashes with Principal Skinner over the design. With the guest voice of Michael Keaton
09:05
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Comedy sequel, starring Jason Drucker
2017 – Comedy, Family
Youngster Greg Heffley hatches a plot to re-route a family road trip towards a videogame convention. Comedy sequel, starring Jason Drucker, Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott
10:55
Four in a Bed
S2020E61
The competition kicks off at My Way Guest House in Broompark, Co Durham
11:25
Four in a Bed
S2020E62
The second visit of the week is to the Old Orleton Inn in Wellington, Shropshire
11:55
Four in a Bed
S2020E63
The third visit of the week takes place at Ambles House in Northampton
12:25
Four in a Bed
S2020E64
The guests are impressed with the Royal George in Tintern in Monmouthshire
Richard and Harriet Secular pride themselves on their high-end rooms at the Royal George in Tintern in Monmouthshire – and the guests are not disappointed, with plenty of praise for the hosts throughout the two days. Will the feedback mirror their experience?
12:55
Four in a Bed
S2020E65
The B&B owners meet up for a final showdown
The B&B owners meet up for a final showdown, as Kaye and Lily bring Harriet and Richard’s blind issues to light before dishing the dirt on Sophie and David’s discoveries. Amanda wants to know why frank feelings were unleased when it came to her canine companion, Trudy. David and Sophie banish Harriet and Richard’s bathroom blues, before confronting Kaye and Lily with their cleanliness critique. After opinions are aired and differences debated, the payments are revealed and the winner is announced
13:30
Live Formula E
The Cape Town ePrix (Start-time 2.05pm)
The Cape Town ePrix (Start-time 2.05pm). Vernon Kay and Nicki Shields present coverage of the fifth race of the season, held at Cape Town Street Circuit. This race is a new addition to the calendar and the circuit is expected to a quick one with stunning backdrop, including Table Mountain
15:30
A Place in the Sun
A couple seek a dream holiday home on Portugal’s Algarve
Steph and Ian are looking for their dream holiday home on Portugal’s Algarve for an ideal budget of £280,000. With retirement fast approaching, the couple would love to find an apartment with a pool that’s also in easy reach of the stunning sandy beaches of Albufeira, so that they can enjoy lots of time in the sunshine with their four grandchildren. Property expert Ben Hillman lines up five options for the pair to consider
16:30
Chateau DIY
S03E04
A car park is converted into a new terrace and dining area
In the Dordogne region, Abbie, Clive, Karen and Ross undertake a complicated project, by converting a car park into a new terrace and dining area. Elsewhere, in the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie continue their renovation of two holiday apartments and while Billie upcycles more furniture, Ben uses his specialist knowledge of creating music studios to construct a soundproof connecting door
17:30
Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country
S02E08
Sarah and Graham transform the kitchen
Sarah and Graham set about transforming the kitchen from bare shell to the heart of their family home. But from the outset, they have differing views – will they be able to come up with something they’ll both enjoy spending time in? Away from the build, keen angler Graham learns how to smoke his home-caught fish, he and Sarah invite a group of metal detectorists to the farm to check out the variety of treasures they have unearthed, and the family band rehearse for their first gig at the local pub
18:30
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather
19:00
Bettany Hughes’ Treasures of the World
S02E03
Bettany heads to Cyprus, where she visits Aphrodite’s sanctuary at Palaepaphos
Bettany heads to Cyprus, where she explores Aphrodite’s cult and visits her sanctuary at Palaepaphos, and also discovers stunning Byzantine churches linked to the Crusaders in the Troodos Mountains. Finally, Bettany is granted special access to archaeological treasures in the UN Buffer Zone, a no-man’s land that has divided the island since the 70s
20:00
Living Wild: How to Change Your Life
S02E03
Sophie Morgan heads to the most southerly point of Ireland
Sophie Morgan heads to the most southerly point of Ireland, to the wild island of Cape Clear, and the home of Ed who 40 years ago swapped a career as a teacher in the Midlands to follow his dream of looking after his favourite animal – goats. On the Norfolk Broads, Nick has changed his life from inner-city London teaching assistant to canoe builder, while in Devon, Sophie meets Yvette, who has changed her own life as well as the lives of countless girls and women by setting up a female inclusive surf school in the seaside village of Croyde. Sophie also spends time with Antonio, who lives a nomadic lifestyle after deciding to escape the stresses of a life working and playing too hard in the city
21:00
Military Wives
Comedy drama, starring Kristin Scott Thomas
2019 – Drama
With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and quickly find themselves at the centre of a media sensation and global movement. As unexpected bonds of friendship flourish, music and laughter transform their lives, helping them to overcome their fears for their loved ones in combat. Comedy drama, starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan and Emma Lowndes
23:15
Hancock
Superhero comedy, starring Will Smith
2008 – Fantasy, Action
A reluctant, alcoholic superhero ends up the most hated man in Los Angeles thanks to his habit of causing mayhem and destruction while trying to do good. However, when he saves the life of a PR guru, the grateful executive sets about transforming the public perception of the crime-fighter, despite his wife’s strong misgivings. Comedy, starring Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron
01:00
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S06E12
Part one of two. Gordon Ramsay visits Mill Street Bistro in Norwalk, Ohio
Gordon Ramsay continues his travels across America saving failing restaurants from disaster. In the first of two visits to Mill Street Bistro in Norwalk, Ohio, the chef encounters Joe Nagy, who claims he has the best menu from New York to Los Angeles. However, his servers and diners tell a different story, and his resistance to change leads to some explosive confrontations
01:55
Couples Come Dine with Me
S03E51
Three couples compete in the West Midlands
Three couples compete to throw the best dinner party in the West Midlands. Image-conscious couple Sarah and Jack kick off the competition with a clean-living menu. Their guests think the food is a little too healthy, but the entertainment breaks the ice as everyone lets loose at the silent disco. On day two, foodies Liz and Martin cook an Italian feast from scratch, inspired by recipes from Liz’s Italian mother. Finally Carl and Sonya serve up a pub-inspired menu and a huge surprise
02:45
Hollyoaks Omnibus
Extended edition of the soap
