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Gold - previously styled G.O.L.D. (a backronym for Go On Laugh Daily), UKTV Gold and UK Gold - is a subscription channel that broadcasts repeats of many British comedy favourites.
Established in the early 1990s by the BBC and Thames Television to exhibit their archive highlights, Gold does not have much in the way of original programming but has produced a number of documentaries reflecting on popular series, including Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga.
Since 2012 the channel has begun developing its own original comedies, including a revival of Yes, Prime Minister and new sitcom You, Me & Them.
On Gold today
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 4
An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 4 - Warm Champagne
The grumpy complainer and accident prone Victor Meldrew takes early retirement and finds he has far too much time on his hands. His long suffering wife and neighbours just have to grin and bear it.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Christmas Special - Who's Listening?
The grumpy complainer and accident prone Victor Meldrew takes early retirement and finds he has far too much time on his hands. His long suffering wife and neighbours just have to grin and bear it.
David Jason: My Life On Screen
Episode 1
A revealing, highly personal insight into the life and career of Sir David Jason, told in his own words.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang
Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.
Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 4
Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series.
Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 5
Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series.
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 3 - Lodgers
Caroline tries to find a lodger for her house, but the only people who apply are a bunch of loonies and Angela. Joanna decides to attract the attention of Lyndon Jones, the Head of IT. Mac also discovers that Holly is now pregnant.
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 4 - Joanna's Birthday
It's Joanna's 48th birthday, something she is not keen on anyone else knowing about. Alan gives him a locket as a present, but there is something unpleasant inside it. Caroline discovers a league table of all the women in the hospital made by Guy, and Martin has trouble with his mother... whoever she is.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 8
Surreal cult sitcom following the adventures of Vince Noir and Howard Moon.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 2, Episode 1
Surreal cult sitcom following the adventures of Vince Noir and Howard Moon.
Original programming
According to our database Gold has premiered 38 original British comedy programmes.
Current formats
New shows in development
Recent news
Gold opens entries for 2017 Christmas Cracker joke competition
Tuesday 10th October
TV channel Gold is once again challenging individuals to come up with new witty modern Christmas cracker jokes.
Henry IX and Fleabag win prestigious Rose d'Or awards
Tuesday 19th September
Henry IX has been named Best Sitcom and Fleabag Best Comedy at a prestigious international awards ceremony.
Gold to air documentary series based on Victoria Wood's diaries
Wednesday 13th September
Channel Gold is to air dinnerladies diaries, a three-part documentary series based on Victoria Wood's personal diaries.
The Rebel starring Simon Callow to return for Series 2
Sunday 30th July
The Rebel, the sitcom starring Simon Callow as hellraising pensioner Henry Palmer, is to return to the Gold TV channel for a second series.
Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson star in Murder On The Blackpool Express
Monday 10th July
The cast has been announced for Gold comedy Murder On The Blackpool Express with Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson leading an all-star cast.
Gold orders David Jason & Only Fools documentaries
Thursday 19th January
Gold has ordered two new documentary series, focusing on Only Fools & Horses; and the work of its star, Sir David Jason.
Fawlty Towers named comedians' favourite sitcom
Wednesday 4th January
A survey of comedians has revealed that Fawlty Towers is their favourite sitcom, and Alan Partridge meeting his superfan is their favourite scene. "Don't tell him Pike" was picked as the favourite one-liner.
Gold orders Murder On The Blackpool Express
Thursday 3rd November 2016
Channel Gold has ordered Murder On The Blackpool Express, a two-part comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a murder.
Charles Edwards to star in Henry IX
Tuesday 13th September 2016
Charles Edwards is to take the lead role in Henry IX, a new sitcom created by Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
Gold orders We Have Been Watching
Tuesday 6th September 2016
Channel Gold has ordered We Have Been Watching, a new series in which some of Britain's best loved comedy pairings watch classic shows together.