What’s On Channel 4 Today Thursday 25 May 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 4 today.
02:50
Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It: Brilliant Builds
S01E02
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back at some of their best builds
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back at some of their best builds, exploring stories where homeowners were shown ways to make their budgets stretch to cover complex plans. Featuring a couple in Albrighton, Shropshire, divided between enjoying the fruits of their renovated three-bed terrace and moving on to a new project
03:20
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S04E10
The chef helps a struggling restaurant in California
Chef Gordon Ramsay heads to Eagle Rock in California to try to change the fortunes of Capri, a grubby restaurant that often remains closed during lunchtime because of the twin owners’ lazy attitude. A crisis ensues as soon as Gordon instructs the duo to clean the place, revealing that only tough measures are likely to save the business
04:10
Couples Come Dine with Me
S02E36
Three couples from Bristol compete for the cash prize of £1,000
Colin and Mandy kick proceedings off in Bristol with a colourful and spicy assortment of courses, while their guests are treated to a night of conversation about romantic meetings, outrageous shirts and naked gardening. Next, PJ and Owen defy expectations and create a fancy menu, but their purple potato mash is more like play-doh, while Geoff and Gemma round things off with a hearty and rich selection of courses. Who will secure the £1000 prize?
05:05
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
Simon O’Brien makes a corkscrew wine rack
05:10
Moneybags
S02E25
Quiz, hosted by Craig Charles
Contestants face a series of questions with the answers on moneybags that pass along a conveyor belt in front of them. Grab a right answer and they get that bag’s value – anything from £1,000 to £100,000. However, if they pick a wrong bag they could lose everything. Hosted by Craig Charles
06:05
Countdown
Vick Hope is in Dictionary Corner
06:45
Cheers
S06E20
Sam is promoted
Rebecca is astounded to learn Sam has been promoted to an administrative position in the company that owns Cheers – until she realises they only want him to play on the corporate softball team. Comedy, starring Ted Danson and Kirstie Alley
07:10
Cheers
S06E21
Woody demands a pay rise
07:35
The King of Queens
S04E02
Carrie has laser eye surgery
Doug treats Carrie to laser eye surgery for her birthday – but the side effects leave her blind for a week, and she’s not happy to learn her husband chose the cheapest doctor he could find
08:00
The King of Queens
S04E03
Doug’s colleagues resent his achievement
Doug’s colleagues resent his achievement in breaking the record for perfect deliveries, while Carrie wonders why the dog walker enjoys spending time with her father. Comedy, starring Kevin James
08:25
Frasier
S11E03
Patrick Stewart guest stars
Alistair Burke, the cultured conductor of the Seattle Opera, becomes convinced Frasier is gay, a misunderstanding the shrink decides to cultivate after his misinformed suitor begins to shower him with gifts. Guest starring Patrick Stewart
08:55
Frasier
S11E04
Martin and Frasier become love rivals
Martin and Frasier vie for the affections of the boys’ former babysitter, and the shrink becomes depressed when his father wins her love. Luckily, his ability to solve several mind-twisting problems puts him in a better mood. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and John Mahoney
09:25
Frasier
S11E05
Roz organises a date for Frasier
09:55
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
S06E13
Henry Cole and Simon O’Brien visit Gloucestershire to meet a motocross-obsessed man
10:55
Couples Come Dine with Me
S2020E11
Three couples from East Anglia compete to host the best dinner party
In East Anglia, three couples compete to host the best dinner party. Chris and Debbie pull out all the stops with an evening of showbiz glitz and glamour, complete with Las Vegas-style dancing girls. Jake and Desiree’s night is more chilled out, as they lay on some Caribbean flavours. Bickering duo Daisy and Will try to resolve their differences to pip their rivals to the prize
11:55
Channel 4 News Summary
Includes headlines and weather
12:00
Steph’s Packed Lunch
Weekday magazine show, hosted by Steph McGovern
Steph McGovern presents the weekday magazine, including celebrity guests, food ideas, real-life features and entertainment, lifestyle and consumer stories. Plus, a sideways look at the news in One O’Clock Views
14:10
Countdown
Colin Murray hosts and Vick Hope is in Dictionary Corner
Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Vick Hope is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent
15:00
Sun, Sea and Selling Houses
S05E05
A look at how some property purchases have worked out
Estate agents the Garners and the Rodriguezes revisit some of their ex-clients to see how their property purchases and lives have been transformed since making the big move from the UK. In Almería, mother-and-son duo Sharon and Shaun Garner catch up with naturists Brian and Hilary who wanted to escape the chilly British weather for a climate that was more compatible with their hobby, while sisters Sophie and Charlotte Rodriguez re-visit Ian and Helen who were looking for a holiday home that came with rental potential
16:00
A Place in the Sun
A woman seeks the perfect holiday home on the Greek island of Aegina
Lee Juggurnauth jets off to the Greek island of Aegina to help Marjory find the perfect holiday home that all her family can enjoy. She has chosen this island as it’s just a ferry ride from her son and baby grandson, who live in Athens. With a budget of £150,000, Lee lines up five impressive options for her to consider
17:00
Help! We Bought a Village
S01E19
A family from Manchester juggles renovations and running a holiday complex in France
A family from Manchester juggles renovations and running a holiday complex in France. A couple from Kent prepare to take ownership of a village in Portugal, and the owners of a bed and breakfast in southern France tackle the exterior of their enormous new home
18:00
The Simpsons
S18E13
Homer borrows Mr Burns’ summer mansion
A documentary film-maker visits Springfield to see how the town’s residents are progressing, making Homer worry he will not be seen as a success. In an attempt to convince the director of his so-called achievements, he borrows Mr Burns’ summer mansion, but his cunning plan does not have the desired effect. With the voice of Eric Idle
18:30
Hollyoaks
DeMarcus has a tough decision to make
19:00
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather
Including sport and weather
20:00
24 Hours in A&E
S10E10
A builder is rushed into A&E after falling 18 feet onto concrete
In an edition of the documentary focusing on fathers and sons, 51-year-old builder Rod is rushed into A&E after falling 18 feet from scaffolding onto concrete. When scans reveal that he has fractured some of his vertebrae and will require extensive surgery, his wife Nicky is left to call their two sons to prepare them for bad news. Meanwhile, 86-year-old retired policeman John is brought to St George’s with a head injury after falling off a wall. As doctors assess the severity of the damage, he talks about how his career took over his life, so much so that he missed the birth of his son. Plus, 19-year-old cyclist Mack requires specialist help for a dislocated shoulder, after he collided with a Porsche. His dad explains how adopting him and his brother changed all of their lives
21:00
Taskmaster
S15E09
Mae Martin immediately forgets the only rule to a task
Contenders Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin continue to address the challenges set for them by Greg Davies. It’s nearly the end of the series, and the pressure is so intense that Mae immediately forgets the only rule to a task. Greg demands to be educated about history – but the five comics only seem to know about the year 1066. And there’s paint, stomping, poor time-keeping and some impressively sneaky prizes in this quazi semi-final. As usual, Alex Horne helps maintain order
22:00
Open House: The Great Sex Experiment
S02E02
Childhood sweethearts wish to spice up their 12-year relationship
Childhood sweethearts Natalie and Tom from Yorkshire arrive at the retreat wanting to spice up their 12-year relationship. Their mismatched sexual histories mean that Natalie arrives with a confidence that Tom might be unable to match. After a flirtatious evening leads to steamy intimacy in the hot tub with residents Josh and Holly, the couple are left questioning everything. Meanwhile, Chanice and Richardo invite 15 of the residents upstairs for an orgy, though being in a room with so many people having sex proves overwhelming for Richardo, so a once-in-a-lifetime experience seems set to pass the couple by
23:05
Naked Attraction
S11E06
Skyla and Zeus are looking for their perfect partners
Anna Richardson meets 34-year-old Skyla from Kent who runs her own cleaning business and is looking for Mr Right. Zeus, a 27-year-old trans man from Norwich, is new to the dating scene and is looking for someone special to go on this journey with him
00:05
The World’s Most Luxurious Holidays
S01E01
An exploration of amazing hotels, villas and island retreats
A VIP invitation to explore some of the most amazing hotels, villas and island escapes on the planet. This episode explores New York’s Mark Hotel and its £55,000-a-night penthouse suite, where Meghan Markle held her baby shower. Next up in the Algarve, Portugal, is the £180,000-a-week Vila Azzurine, where billionaires retreat to when they are looking for some sun and sea, before embarking on a £16,000-a-night ultra-lux safari adventure at the Royal Malewane in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Narrated by Cherie Lunghi
01:05
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
S04E14
Gordon Ramsay revisits three restaurants he tried to save
In this revisit episode, chef Gordon Ramsay goes back to Mojito, the Junction (formerly known as Flamangos) and Bazzini to check in with the owners he helped in the past and find out whether his advice has been put to good use. Will he be pleased with their progress?
01:55
Slender Man
Horror thriller, starring Joey King
2018 – Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Movie cast
Friends Hallie, Chloe, Wren and Katie conjure up online creature the Slender Man, a tall, chilling figure with a blank face. Two weeks later, Katie mysteriously disappears during a class trip to a graveyard, and the girls suspect their creation may be responsible. Horror thriller, starring Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles and Jaz Sinclair
03:30
Unreported World
S44E05
Bans on drag queens performances in Tennessee
A report from Tennessee, where tensions over whether drag queens should be able to perform in front of children are resulting in their performances being banned in public. On a wider scale, at least 15 Republican-controlled US states are now introducing legislation to stop drag performances where they can be seen by youngsters. Minnie Stephenson meets those on each side of the divide, including drag queens who feel they are the latest target in a wider LGBTQ+ crackdown
03:55
Couples Come Dine with Me
S02E49
Three evenings of dinner-party rivalry in north Somerset
Three couples in north Somerset show off their culinary and hosting skills, Norman and Dee kick things off with an Indian menu that proves too spicy for their guests, followed by young lovebirds Ashley and Sophie – although Ashley lets the side down with an un-ironed shirt. Finally, self-styled funnyman Brett and his wife Vicky end the week with an American menu
