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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
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 3
It's cold, the heating's off, and Diana's in no mood for tolerance or sociability whatsoever. Tired of her lot, she heads out to town in search of a job, with Tom closely in tow.
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 4
Having become unadvisedly engaged at a local hunt ball, Harvey welcomes a new guest for a short stay at Bayview - his mother.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 7
Money's tight at the Lodge, and Audrey's faced with red bills and cut-off services. Mr DeVere, meanwhile, has landed a role in a television advert to be filmed at the manor.
The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury-Newtown Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 27th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury-Newtown Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 7
Money's tight at the Lodge, and Audrey's faced with red bills and cut-off services. Mr DeVere, meanwhile, has landed a role in a television advert to be filmed at the manor.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch
Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 2
Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 27th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 2
Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.
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.
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday Arkwright
What does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes
Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.
Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 7 - Marriage
Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?
It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.
The Mighty Boosh
A selection of three episodes of the surreal sitcom by and starring Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt.
Limmy's Show!
Series 2, Episode 1
The second series of Limmy's BBC Scotland sketch show. Falconhoof the adventure phone-in host gets a new sidekick, and zoned-out waster Dee Dee is blasted off into space.
Limmy's Show!
Series 2, Episode 2
Jacqueline McCafferty tries her luck at ceilidh speed dating. Zoned-out waster Dee Dee takes an epic trip to Yoker, and psychic medium Raymond Day brings more surprising news from the spirit world. Meanwhile, Limmy gets embroiled in a karaoke melodrama, has a novel approach to gang fighting and helps us with our spelling.
Original programming
According to our database Gold has premiered 37 original British comedy programmes.
New shows in development
Recent news
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.
Richard E. Grant to present Ealing comedies documentary series
Thursday 12th May 2016
Actor Richard E. Grant is to present a three-part documentary series on Gold about the celebrated film comedies of Ealing Studios.