GOLD TV Guide — Monday

Browse the full GOLD TV guide for Monday, 31 August 2026. 32 programmes listed , including 9 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 40m

Red Dwarf

S2 · E6 · Parallel Universe

Holly's new invention hurls the crew into a parallel universe

Holly's new invention hurls the crew into a parallel universe inhabited by their opposites, confirming Lister's darkest fears, and giving Cat a major shock when he meets his counterpart. Sci-fi comedy, starring Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules and Norman Lovett

00:40 40m

The Royle Family

S2 · E3 · Nana's Coming to Stay

The family argues over a television programme

A quiet evening in front of the television is the cause of yet more tension in the Royle household, as Barbara and Jim argue over the programme Changing Rooms, while Denise and Dave have their first ante-natal session. Award-winning comedy, starring Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash and Ricky Tomlinson

01:20 40m

The Royle Family

S2 · E4 · Nana Comes to Stay

Nana comes to stay

Nana is staying with the family while she recuperates from her recent cataract operation and Barbara is anxious that Jim will hit the roof if she stays much longer. Antony is having love troubles, most of which are thanks to constant teasing from his family. When he finally storms off, the rest of the family are left blaming one another for who upset him most, all except Nana, who is fast asleep

02:00 1h 20m

The Outlaws

S1 · E6

Christian reveals the secrets of his past

Christian's nemesis closes in, and he is forced to reveal the secrets of his past. Frank edges close to reconciliation with Margaret, while John risks permanent estrangement from his own father. Rani's parents advise her on the importance of honouring one's obligation, as Greg finds himself caught between disbarment and dismemberment. Gabby and Myrna join with others on a rescue mission, and Diane helps the group the only way she knows how - inadvertently

03:20 40m

The Royle Family

S2 · E3 · Nana's Coming to Stay

The family argues over a television programme

04:00 2h

Teleshopping

A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home

Morning

06:00 1h 10m

Teleshopping

A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home

07:10 35m

The Vicar of Dibley

S2 · E2 · Dibley Live

The villagers set up a radio station

The villagers set up a radio station to mark the 650th anniversary of St Barnabus's Church. While Alice tries to impress her future father-in-law, Frank makes a startling admission on his show

07:45 35m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E5 · Election

Election fever hits the village

Local election fever hits the village and Geraldine finds she is a more popular candidate with the voters than over-confident parish council chairman David. Richard Curtis's comedy, starring Dawn French and Gary Waldhorn

08:20 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E6 · Animals

Geraldine conducts a radical Sunday service

A funeral for a pet bird inspires Geraldine to transform the church into an ark and hold a special service for the animals of the village - but David is far from impressed by her stunt. Comedy, starring Dawn French and Gary Waldhorn

09:00 35m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E4 · The Window and the Weather

Geraldine tries her hand at fundraising

A violent storm destroys St Barnabas's stained glass window, and Geraldine is put in charge of raising funds to replace it - but the others are unsure whether any of her outlandish ideas will actually work. Comedy, starring Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers and Liz Smith

09:35 55m

The Vicar of Dibley

S2 · E1 · Engagement

Geraldine plays Cupid in the Christmas edition from 1997

Passions erupt in Dibley when Geraldine plays Cupid in her efforts to bring Alice and Hugo together, and at the same time she receives an astonishing proposal from an unexpected source. Christmas edition from 1997 starring Dawn French

10:30 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E2 · Songs of Praise

The Songs of Praise crew visits the village

The Songs of Praise crew visits Dibley to record a programme in the village church. However, when Geraldine develops a crush on the producer her wayward emotions threaten to plunge the proceedings into disaster. Comedy, guest starring Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It)

11:10 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S2 · E4 · Love and Marriage

Alice shocks Geraldine with a pre-wedding revelation

Alice shocks Geraldine with a monumental pre-wedding revelation, and the irreverent vicar is pleasantly surprised by David's dashing brother. Comedy, guest starring Clive Mantle, with Dawn French and Emma Chambers

11:50 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E6 · Animals

Geraldine conducts a radical Sunday service

Daytime

12:30 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E4 · The Window and the Weather

Geraldine tries her hand at fundraising

13:10 50m

The Vicar of Dibley

S2 · E1 · Engagement

Geraldine plays Cupid in the Christmas edition from 1997

14:00 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E2 · Songs of Praise

The Songs of Praise crew visits the village

14:40 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S2 · E4 · Love and Marriage

Alice shocks Geraldine with a pre-wedding revelation

15:20 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E6 · Animals

Geraldine conducts a radical Sunday service

16:00 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E4 · The Window and the Weather

Geraldine tries her hand at fundraising

16:40 50m

The Vicar of Dibley

S2 · E1 · Engagement

Geraldine plays Cupid in the Christmas edition from 1997

17:30 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E2 · Songs of Praise

The Songs of Praise crew visits the village

Tonight's Highlights

18:10 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S2 · E4 · Love and Marriage

Alice shocks Geraldine with a pre-wedding revelation

18:50 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E6 · Animals

Geraldine conducts a radical Sunday service

19:30 40m

The Vicar of Dibley

S1 · E4 · The Window and the Weather

Geraldine tries her hand at fundraising

20:10 50m

The Vicar of Dibley

S2 · E1 · Engagement

Geraldine plays Cupid in the Christmas edition from 1997

21:00 40m

The Royle Family

S2 · E5 · Barbara Finally Has Enough

Barbara walks out on Jim

Idle slob Jim causes so much friction in the Royle household that Barbara decides she has had enough of his laziness and walks out, leaving him with just Denise and Dave for support in trying to answer the questions on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Comedy, starring Ricky Tomlinson and Caroline Aherne

21:40 40m

The Royle Family

S2 · E6 · Antony's Birthday

The Royles celebrate Antony's 18th birthday

The Royles look forward to a joyous celebration in honour of Antony's 18th birthday, complete with a football-pitch cake and party balloons. But as the house fills up with family and friends, the hi-fi breaks down - prompting some home-brewed entertainment

22:20 40m

Not Going Out

S7 · E2 · Christening

Lee gets invited to a christening party being thrown by neighbours Toby and Anna

A wealthy new couple move into the block and soon find out that sharing a building with Lee and Lucy is anything but straightforward. The fun begins when Lee somehow manages to bag an invitation to a christening party being thrown by the couple - sending him and Lucy on a last-minute gift-buying trip, during which they make every wrong decision humanly possible to find the perfect present for the baby who seems to have everything. Hugh Dennis and Abigail Cruttenden join the cast, with Lee Mack, Sally Bretton and Katy Wix

23:00 35m

The Royle Family

S3 · E1 · Baby

Denise and Dave visit with baby David

Denise and Dave bring baby David to visit, but Denise refuses to change his nappy and Dave reveals he's going to build a toy farmyard

23:35 40m

The Royle Family

S3 · E2 · Babysitting

Jim and Barbara are left holding the baby

Jim and Barbara are left holding the baby as Denise and Dave enjoy a booze-fuelled night of karaoke at The Feathers, and Mary tells all about Joe's close shave with a cheese grater

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