Gold Live

Gold is the home of British comedy, mixing much loved classics with new specials and original commissions. On this page you can watch the live channel free of charge and use a clear daily guide that shows what is on now, what is next and when tonight’s highlights begin. The player starts quickly on mobile and desktop, and the listings refresh through the day so you can plan without guesswork.

Gold sits within the U family as the nation’s favourite comedy destination. The channel focuses on shows with strong characters, sharp writing and high rewatch value, and it continues to commission new comedy alongside archive hits. Expect seasonal events and themed evenings that bring fan favourites back with retrospectives and reunion pieces.

Where to watch

Gold is available on major UK platforms. Typical positions are Sky 110, Virgin Media 124 and BT TV 359 for the HD feed, with a standard definition slot commonly around BT TV 344. Numbers can vary slightly by package and region, but these are the usual allocations.

What today’s guide looks like

Daytime rotates easy to join episodes from returning favourites. Early evening builds into a run of familiar titles. Prime time features landmark sitcoms, anniversary specials and Gold originals. If a special runs long or the broadcaster updates the grid, the guide on this page follows the change so start times remain accurate.

Programmes you will often see on Gold

Regular pillars include Only Fools and Horses, Blackadder, The Vicar of Dibley, Red Dwarf and Inside No. 9. Gold’s own slate adds titles such as Murder, They Hope and periodic retrospective specials celebrating icons of British comedy including French and Saunders, The Royle Family, The Fast Show and Absolutely Fabulous. Archive highlights often appear through the week, such as Dad’s Army, Porridge, Are You Being Served, Last of the Summer Wine and Still Open All Hours. Availability changes by season, but the brief stays constant: the best of British humour, past and present.

Picture quality and reliability

Gold is widely available in HD on supported set top boxes and TVs. Expect crisp studio pictures, clean graphics and stable playback. Streaming typically runs a few seconds behind over the air reception; that small delay is normal and helps keep the live stream smooth on variable connections.

Live viewing reminder

In the UK, watching any television channel live, whether on a TV platform or through a streaming player, requires a TV Licence. On demand programmes are treated differently, but live channels fall under the licence rules.

Start watching

Press play to join Gold live. Then scan today’s guide to see when your programme begins, whether it is a classic episode of Only Fools and Horses, a Blackadder run, a new Murder, They Hope special or a documentary that reunites the stars of a favourite series. All times are shown in UK time so you can plan your viewing precisely.