TV Guide E4 Thursday

02:15

Gogglebox

S17E06

Opinions on Line of Duty and The Flight Attendant

The armchair critics share their opinions on TV programmes from March, 2021, including Line of Duty, The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C, The Flight Attendant, Teen First Dates, The Circle, Remarkable Places to Eat, This Morning featuring Matt Hancock, and the News on the Suez Canal

03:15

Below Deck

S11E08

Ben's mistake leaves the guests and crew stranded on a remote beach

04:05

The Simpsons

S11E19

The family goes on the run

Homer accidentally kills a legendary alligator while on holiday in Florida, so he and the family go on the run to escape the terrible punishment they are convinced awaits them, adopting new identities and taking jobs in a cafe. Featuring the guest voice of Kid Rock

04:30

The Big Bang Theory

S08E01

Leonard and Amy travel to Arizona to pick up Sheldon

Leonard and Amy are forced to take an unexpected road trip to Arizona to pick up Sheldon after his epic railway journey ends in chaos. Meanwhile, Howard finds Stuart's relationship with his mother strange, and Penny has an interview for a sales job at Bernadette's workplace. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

05:00

The Big Bang Theory

S08E02

Howard enrols on a course taught by Sheldon

Sheldon is forced to teach a course at the university, and Howard surprises the gang when he decides to enrol on it. Meanwhile, Amy plays Penny and Bernadette off against each other while the tension brews over Penny's new job. Comedy, guest starring Regina King (Southland), with Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

05:25

Modern Family

S08E06

Phil threatens to spoil Jay's favourite place in the world

Mitchell is thrown into the spotlight when Cam fails to fill him in on what his play is really about, while Phil threatens to spoil Jay's favourite place in the world when he considers becoming a member

06:00

Modern Family

S07E22

Phil catches Luke in a compromising position

Claire struggles to find the right moment to sack an employee, while Phil catches Luke in a compromising position at home and everyone fails to notice that Alex has moved back for the summer. Elsewhere, Jay refuses to accept that finding a job again might be harder than he thought and Lily gets caught in the middle when Cameron and Mitch decide to spend the summer apart

06:30

Modern Family

S08E01

All three families dealing with problems on their holidays

All three families trying to cope with their separate holiday experiences, before everyone tries to make their way back home in time for Father's Day. The Dunphys are wrapping up their trip to New York City, while Cam and Mitchell are caring for Cam's dying grandmother in Missouri, and Jay, Gloria and Manny are attending a wedding in Mexico - but all of their respective trips are thrown into turmoil

06:55

Rude(ish) Tube Shorts

Amusing internet videos featuring sports

07:00

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S03E11

Gordon Ramsay clashes with the owner of Le Bistro in Florida

Gordon Ramsay visits Le Bistro in Lighthouse Point, Florida, where the stubborn chef and owner has lost his passion for cooking. The visiting expert hopes to help, but his criticisms are not well received, causing tempers to flare

08:00

Married at First Sight UK

S10E04

A bride's horseback arrival sends her new in-laws reeling

09:35

The Simpsons

S20E11

Principal Skinner rediscovers the joy of teaching

Principal Skinner takes the school's underachieving pupils on a trip to ensure they miss a standard test and unexpectedly finds himself rediscovering his enthusiasm for teaching. Paranoia stalks Homer after he forgets to pay the family's insurance bill and leaves him trying to prevent a host of imaginary catastrophes

10:00

The Big Bang Theory

S06E07

Amy and Wil Wheaton get into a fight while filming Fun with Flags

When Amy and Wil Wheaton get into a fight while filming Fun with Flags, Sheldon suffers the consequences of their fall-out. He ends up going to Penny for advice and after getting drunk, confronts the actor in a bid to make him apologise. Bernadette encourages Howard to move out of his mother's house

10:35

The Big Bang Theory

S06E08

The friends try to solve the mystery of Sheldon's post-lunch activities

The friends try to solve the mystery of Sheldon's post-lunch activities, following him to a secret room where they discover how he chills out. Elsewhere, Leonard is jealous when Penny starts texting a classmate, but things quickly change when Alex gets flirty with him

11:00

Modern Family

S02E03

Mitchell struggles to remain calm during an earthquake

An earthquake strikes, leaving Claire stuck in the bathroom with a plumber. Meanwhile, the tremor causes Manny to experience an existential crisis, and Mitchell struggles to remain calm. Comedy, guest starring Nathan Lane (The Producers)

11:30

Modern Family

S02E04

Claire and Mitchell agree to be brutally honest with each other's partners

In an episode inspired by Hitchcock thriller Strangers on a Train, Claire and Mitchell agree to be brutally honest with each other's partners - so Phil is informed his stand-up comedy is cringeworthy, and Cam is told his decision to wear biker shorts is unwise. Comedy, starring Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson

12:00

The Big Bang Theory

S07E07

Sheldon is hurt when Professor Proton contacts Leonard

Sheldon is hurt when Professor Proton contacts Leonard for help, so he befriends TV scientist Bill Nye, and Raj gets jealous when Howard crashes a girls' night in making home-made jewellery. Guest starring Bob Newhart, with Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, and Kunal Nayyar

12:30

The Big Bang Theory

S07E08

Sheldon punishes Leonard for a past mistake

Leonard becomes concerned that Sheldon will overreact when his friend learns the truth about a past indiscretion, while Penny confronts Raj's old flame Lucy about the way she ended their relationship. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

13:00

The Big Bang Theory

S07E09

The group spends the Thanksgiving holiday at Mrs Wolowitz's house

Sheldon is dismayed when the group spends the Thanksgiving holiday at Mrs Wolowitz's house, but hits it off with Bernadette's father. Meanwhile, Penny realises she must deal with a mistake from her past when she and Leonard have an argument. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

13:30

The Big Bang Theory

S07E10

Sheldon is bothered by the attention following his scientific discovery

Sheldon is bothered by the attention he receives in the wake of his heavy element discovery, but is taken aback when his work is disproved by Leonard. Meanwhile, Raj makes Howard and Bernadette feel inadequate when he stays with them for a week and is the perfect house guest

14:00

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

S04E19

Captain Holt's mother has her house burgled

Captain Holt's mother seeks support from the precinct when her house is burgled. Jeffords, Diaz and Boyle redecorate the breakroom. Santiago teaches Gina how to change a tyre. US cop comedy, starring Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher

14:30

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

S04E20

Jake and Rosa try to earn their idol's respect

Peralta and Diaz try to earn the respect of their idol, Lt Melanie Hawkins after accidentally disrupting one of her undercover cases. Boyle, Jeffords and Gina attempt to resolve a petty conflict between Scully and Hitchcock, while Holt loses Santiago's favourite pen. Guest starring Gina Gershon

15:00

The Simpsons

S20E20

Marge and Lisa discuss examples of strong women

Marge takes Lisa for her first manicure at the salon, where they debate whether a woman can be smart, beautiful and powerful all at the same time. Four tales featuring strong women from history and literature are retold with Selma appearing as Elizabeth I, Lisa as Snow White, Marge as Lady Macbeth and Maggie as Howard Roark from The Fountainhead

15:30

The Simpsons

S20E21

Norwegian immigrants look for work in Springfield

An outbreak of food poisoning at Krusty Burger is traced to barley produced in a nearby town of Norwegian immigrants and results in the mills being shut down, so the out-of-work residents venture to Springfield to find new jobs. However, when xenophobia starts to spread, Mayor Quimby decides to shut the borders

16:00

Married at First Sight UK

S10E04

A bride's horseback arrival sends her new in-laws reeling

17:35

The Big Bang Theory

S08E04

The guys consider investing in the comic-book shop

Raj's girlfriend Emily (Laura Spencer) gives Penny the cold shoulder when she learns about his past. Meanwhile, the guys debate investing in Stuart's comic-book shop and becoming part owners of the business. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

Night TV on

18:00

The Simpsons

S14E01

Blood-curdling tales, featuring an army of Homer clones and zombie cowboys

Blood-curdling tales from America's favourite family in another Halloween special. The spooky stories feature an island inhabited by 'manimals', plus tales about an army of Homer clones and zombie cowboys

18:30

The Simpsons

S14E02

The Rolling Stones request Homer's help

Homer is asked to help the Rolling Stones with a forthcoming benefit gig, filling his head with dreams of rock 'n' roll stardom. Unfortunately, they only want him to stand in as a roadie. Featuring the voices of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Lenny Kravitz, Tom Petty and Elvis Costello

19:00

The Simpsons

S20E11

Principal Skinner rediscovers the joy of teaching

19:30

The Simpsons

S32E11

Comic Book Guy's origin story is revealed

20:00

First Dates

S20E02

A cheesemaker meets a marketer with an endless line of jokes

A cheesemaker meets a marketer with an endless line of jokes, and a company director and a fan of motorbikes and rockabilly share their love of the 1950s. Two gym enthusiasts seem to hit it off, but disaster strikes later in the night, while two executives with a taste for sharp suits seem like a good fit

21:00

Gogglebox

S17E09

Opinions on Game of Talents and Line of Duty

The armchair critics' opinions of TV in April 2021, including Game of Talents, Line of Duty, Catfish UK: The TV Show, Four in a Bed, Paranormal Activity and Cher & the Loneliest Elephant. They also share their thoughts on the coverage of the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh and Good Morning Britain's report of an altercation between Labour leader Keir Starmer and a pub landlord

22:00

Naked Attraction

S07E04

A professional dancer seeks a man with whom to lose his virginity

A professional dancer from London seeks a man who can pop some moves on the dance floor and also help him lose his virginity. Second up is a shy rugby player who has been out of the dating game for a while, but hopes that seeing a potential date naked will give him a confidence boost. Presented by Anna Richardson

23:05

First Dates

S22E08

'Nice guy' Matteo meets goal-oriented Sam

Italian 'nice guy' Matteo's date is Sam, a 38-year-old marketing consultant, who pursues a rather intense line of questioning - with babies mentioned before they've even ordered dinner. Hoping to turn over a new leaf in love is 28-year-old self-proclaimed tree-hugger Nathan. Entering the restaurant wearing a skirt, Nathan is on the hunt to find someone to share a life on the wild side. In walks 26-year-old Love, a fellow nature lover and Hare Krishna believer, whose spirituality has been a turn-off for dates in the past. A chef and a wedding singer are also among those hoping to meet their match

00:05

The Simpsons

S11E20

Lisa tries to become a dancer

A film about a sexy tango expert inspires Lisa to take up dancing, but she discovers she is not very good at it. Bart and Milhouse skip summer camp to avoid school bully Nelson and end up hiding in the local shopping centre, making Chief Wiggum believe it is infested with huge rats

00:30

Married at First Sight UK

S10E05

Two more bold singles take the leap of faith

Two more bold singles take the leap of faith, but a bride's pursuit for perfection could jeopardise her chances of finding love. Also, four more newly-weds jet off on glamorous honeymoon escapes, where one groom's negative nature threatens to ruin any chance of romance

00:40

The Simpsons

S11E21

Otto breaks up with his new bride

Otto marries his girlfriend Becky, but in true rock 'n' roll fashion the marriage is over as soon as it has begun, so big-hearted Bart invites her to stay with the family. However, a paranoid Marge thinks she is trying to steal Homer away from her. Featuring the guest voice of Parker Posey

01:45

Rick and Morty

S04E08

Summer's new scarf leads to the destruction of the multiverse

02:15

Mike Tyson Mysteries

S04E20

The series finale involves a bell

02:30

Smiling Friends

S02E01

Pim and Allan try to help a washed-up video game mascot

02:40

The Simpsons

S11E20

Lisa tries to become a dancer

03:10

Below Deck

S11E09

Life on board a luxury yacht during charter season