Channel 4

Channel 4

Channel 4 is a British public-service free-to-air television network that began transmission on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)

United Kingdom

TV guide - Saturday, 01/02/20

00:35
Farage: The Man Who Made Brexit
Channel 4 goes inside the world of Nigel Farage, Britain's most divisive politician, for the inside story filmed over a turbulent five months in the lead-up to December's general election.
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01:55
Come Dine with Me
Brighton area. The first host, 47-year-old radio presenter Guy, hopes his musical and Mexican-themed menu and an air guitar competition will be a hit. (Ep1/5)
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02:20
Come Dine with Me
Brighton area. Bubbly 26-year-old Emma hosts a beach-themed dinner party, but there's a last-minute disaster when dessert lands in her lap. (Ep2/5)
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02:50
Come Dine with Me
Brighton area. It's Dutch pilot Tim's turn to try and host his way to the prize. Tim takes advantage of his worldly travels with an international menu. (Ep3/5)
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03:15
Come Dine with Me
Brighton area. Personal trainer Hannah hopes to reveal a lot more about herself. And there's no shortage of surprises as layer after saucy layer is peeled away... (Ep4/5)
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03:40
Come Dine with Me
Brighton area. It's time for 50-year-old 'love doctor' Monti to try and cast his love spells over his guests in an attempt to win the £1000 cash prize. (Ep5/5)
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04:10
Come Dine with Me
This episode in east Lancashire features a mayoress and a spiritualist, quite a lot of kissing, much belching, an unannounced twin and a bizarre twist on moussaka.
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05:05
The Great Hotel Escape
Dom visits James and Fjona in the West Midlands, but with just a few weeks left until a VIP client checks in to their newly renovated bedrooms, the project is way behind schedule. (Ep13)
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05:55
Mike & Molly
Mike's New Boots: Molly becomes jealous when Mike introduces her as his 'friend' to Jill, a woman who is clearly enjoying flirting with him. (S1 Ep9)
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06:20
Mike & Molly
Molly Gets a Hat: When Mike's mother Peggy buys Molly a new hat as a gesture of goodwill, Molly feels obliged to invite her to spend Thanksgiving with her family. (S1 Ep10)
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06:40
Cheers
Don't Shoot... I'm Only the Psychiatrist: Frasier brings a group of patients suffering from low self-esteem to the bar so that they can experience a regular social situation. (S10 Ep13/26)
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07:10
Cheers
No Rest for the Woody: Woody takes a second job to pay for Kelly's engagement ring, but after days of back-to-back shifts with virtually no sleep he starts hallucinating. (S10 Ep14/26)
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07:35
Frasier
Can't Buy Me Love: Frasier agrees to be a 'biddable date' at a celebrity charity auction and is thrilled when a beautiful model outbids the rest of the room for him.
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08:00
Frasier
You Can't Tell a Crook by His Cover: Frasier claims he can always recognise a criminal, until he and Daphne are fooled by a convincing ex-con.
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08:30
The Big Bang Theory
The Russian Rocket Reaction: Sheldon's old nemesis Wil Wheaton returns and invites everyone to a housewarming party. Sheldon threatens to 'de-friend' Leonard if he attends. (S5 Ep5/24)
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09:00
The Big Bang Theory
The Rhinitis Revelation: Sheldon's mother Mary comes to town and soon becomes a firm favourite with his group of friends, much to Sheldon's annoyance. (S5 Ep6/24)
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09:30
The Big Bang Theory
The Good Guy Fluctuation: Leonard doubts his feelings for Priya when he kisses a girl he meets in the comic book shop. The gang pull pranks on Sheldon to celebrate Halloween. (S5 Ep7/24)
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09:55
The Simpsons
Dial 'N' for Nerder: After Homer goes on a diet, Marge hires the creator of a reality programme which specialises in catching out cheating couples to keep an eye on him.
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10:25
The Simpsons
Papa Don't Leech: The Simpsons take in Springfield's biggest tax evader Lurleen Lumpkin, who's on the run from the police.
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10:55
The Simpsons
Apocalypse Cow: Bart and Lisa save a cow from the slaughterhouse, giving it to Mary, a farm girl. Unfortunately, her father thinks the cow is a token of marriage...
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11:25
The Simpsons
Any Given Sundance: The Simpsons are embarrassed when Lisa's candid home movie about the family gets entered into the Sundance Film Festival.
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11:55
The Simpsons
Mona Leaves-a: Homer's mum Mona visits the Simpsons and tells Homer that her days of activism are over. When she suddenly dies, Homer regrets not telling her his true feelings.
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12:25
The Simpsons
I Am Furious Yellow: Bart is inspired to become an animator and finds inspiration close to home, creating Angry Dad.
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12:55
The Simpsons
The Sweetest Apu: Marge and Homer desperately try to get Apu and Manjula back together after she catches him cheating on her at the Kwik-E-Mart.
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13:25
Come Dine with Me
In and around Reading, the first host, 54-year-old events organiser Sarah, attempts to wow her guests with a French-themed evening, and even makes her own pastry for her lemon tart. (Ep1/5)
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13:55
Come Dine with Me
Music merchandiser Rob serves his restaurant favourites, but puts his foot in it when he asks his guests to wear slippers. And a delay to the main course sends him into a spin. (Ep2/5)
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14:25
Come Dine with Me
On night three in and around Reading, self-professed supermum Lydia - who has been critical of her rivals' dinners - serves a 'taste of the Savannah' Kenyan menu. (Ep3/5)
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14:55
Come Dine with Me
On the penultimate night in and around Reading, telecoms manager Susan serves a spicy menu, including the intriguing chicken mole. (Ep4/5)
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15:30
Come Dine with Me
On the last night in Berkshire, John serves a Spain-inspired menu. There's a spat between Sarah and Lydia, Susan's table manners leave a lot to be desired and Lydia gets the hump. (Ep5/5)
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16:00
Four in a Bed
The competition starts at the Ship Inn in Dymchurch, Kent, run by 21-year-olds James and Jessica. Some guests lap up the luxury, but others uncover problems with their bedding.
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16:30
Four in a Bed
The second visit is to Thompson Hall Retreat in Norfolk, run by mother and daughter Amanda and Becci. The guests are wowed by the stylish shepherd huts but are visited by little friends.
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17:00
Four in a Bed
The third visit is to The White House, in Swansea, owned by Lloyd and Marta. James and Jessica have a toilet encounter they'll never forget.
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17:35
Four in a Bed
The final visit is to Jacobs Plough in Bicester, Oxfordshire, run by manager Duncan Froomes and bar supervisor Ryan Hunt who like to mix banter with business.
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18:00
Four in a Bed
It's the final day of the competition and the B&B owners are meeting for the last time. After dramatic discoveries and frank exchanges, the payments are revealed, and the winners announced.
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18:30
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather.
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19:00
The Royal House of Windsor
Prince Charles is the most outspoken heir in the Windsors' history and has promised a radically different vision for the monarchy. Will his reign make or break the Windsor dynasty? (Ep6/6)
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20:00
The Queen's Lost Family
Previously unseen personal letters, diaries and photos reveal the story of the royal family over three turbulent decades, from the 1920s to the end of World War II. (Ep1/3)
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21:00
Hidden Figures
(2016) Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe star in an Oscar-nominated, fact-based drama about three women whose genius made significant contributions to the space race.
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23:25
X-Men: The Last Stand
(2006) Fantasy adventure. The X-Men face a new threat: the development of an enforced cure for mutants. Starring Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.
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TV guide - Sunday, 02/02/20

01:20
The Last Leg: Countdown to Brexit
Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Armando Iannucci, Tom Allen, Guz Khan, Aisling Bea and Geoff Norcott as they count down to the historic moment when Britain leaves the EU. (S19 Ep3)
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02:40
Hollyoaks Omnibus
Drug dealer Jordan makes his presence known in the village, leaving Sid unnerved. Mandy catches Nancy and Darren in a compromising position.
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04:50
The Great Hotel Escape
Jake and Paul are on a mission to source the best produce for their garden party. Builder Adam races to finish renovations before James and Fjona's VIP guests check in. (Ep14)
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05:45
Kirstie's Fill Your House for Free
Kirstie Allsopp visits Brighton, to look at a stunning Georgian home, and also Devon, to see a home where the furniture was made for free.
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05:55
The King of Queens
Screwed Driver: Doug's parents visit when Carrie is away, prompting Doug to act like a child while Arthur invents a new type of screwdriver.
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06:20
The King of Queens
Lush Life: Carrie starts Doug on a new diet but goes easy on him if she's been out drinking with her friends. But when she falls out with her friends, Doug must keep the alcohol coming...
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06:45
Everybody Loves Raymond
Fun with Debra: Debra convinces Ray that he should allow her to join him on the golf course after she realises they don't have fun together any more.
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07:10
Everybody Loves Raymond
Thank You Notes: Marie instantly tries to get the upper hand in her relationship with her new daughter-in-law when Amy and Robert return from their honeymoon.
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07:35
The Big Bang Theory
The Isolation Permutation: Amy is heartbroken when she finds out that Penny and Bernadette went on a shopping trip to buy bridesmaids dresses without her. (S5 Ep8/24)
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08:00
The Big Bang Theory
The Ornithophobia Diffusion: Leonard and Penny attempt to spend time together as friends without anybody else around, while Sheldon faces his fear of birds. (S5 Ep9/24)
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08:25
Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night...
...Feast: Claudia Winkleman joins the boys to make a delicious butter chicken curry. Plus, Jamie makes a local paella and Jimmy knocks up some pork scratchings. (S7 Ep5)
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09:30
Sunday Brunch
Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer host with guests Oti Mabuse, Todrick Hall, Joel Dommett, Youssef Kerkour and Sarah Hadland. Tom Grennan performs live in the studio.
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12:30
The Simpsons
'Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky: Lisa's interest in astronomy leads her to petition Mayor Quimby to end Springfield's light pollution problem, causing unexpected trouble.
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13:00
The Simpsons
Frying Game: Homer and Marge are framed for murder and face the electric chair. Guest starring Carmen Electra as herself.
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13:30
The Adventures of Tintin
(2011) Steven Spielberg's animated adventure. The purchase of a beautiful model ship from a Belgian street market sets young reporter Tintin on a danger-packed international treasure hunt.
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15:40
A Place in the Sun
Gary and Janet have sold up in the UK and are ready to take early retirement in Orihuela, a traditional Spanish city. Can Laura Hamilton find them their forever home in the sun?
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16:40
Men in Black
(1997) Sci-fi comedy. Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith star as top-secret agents who monitor and hush up the presence of aliens on Earth - and discover one scary critter's deadly plot.
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18:30
Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather.
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19:00
The Great Pottery Throw Down
Melanie Sykes hosts as the remaining potters face a multi-coloured slip cast challenge to make two vases and a blindfolded throwing challenge to throw the widest bowl. (Ep4)
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20:00
New: George Clarke's Old House,...
...New Home: George takes on a classic 1930s terraced home with a tiny kitchen and two mismatched fireplaces, and revisits a Victorian home that he previously helped renovate. (S6 Ep5/5)
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21:00
New: SAS: Who Dares Wins
The remaining recruits are stalked across the Scottish Highlands by a military-trained hunter force before facing extreme interrogation on limited sleep and rations. (S5 Ep5/6)
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