U&Gold
U&Gold - previously styled Gold, 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.
On U&Gold today
The Two Ronnies
A selection of three episodes of comedy from Barker and Corbett.
Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Christmas SpecialGranville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don't always go according to plan and people keep disappearing - although the nation's favourite grocer might have one last trick he can perform successfully, if he can find a glamorous assistant.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For HeatherDel is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.
The Good Life
Summer Special - When I'm 65A check-up gives Jerry a wake up call and starts the Leadbetters on a health drive. After days of ridicule from Tom the two decide to settle their differences in a race around Surbiton.
Porridge
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way OutFletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.
Porridge
Christmas Special - The Desperate HoursHauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.
Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In EnglandDel and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!
The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New YearGeraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...
Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas ChumsHarry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.
Inside No. 9
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Devil Of ChristmasJulian Devonshire, his pregnant wife Kathy, their son Toby and mother in law Celia arrive at the alpine chalet for a family holiday.
The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas ChumsHarry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.
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