BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 2 January 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—50 Years Without a Clue
  Greg James presents a compilation of the long-running, self-styled antidote to panel games
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 3. The Will
  3/7A suspect takes a shine to Lord Peter Wimsey, as he investigates multiple murders.
3. 01:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—3. An Egg Farm in Norfolk
  3/8SIS agent Boyd Stuart undertakes a dangerous mission to Los Angeles
4. 02:00
  Radio Cars—Series 2, 1. A Wide Boy
  1/6Can taxi firm owner Angela deal with the effects of Eddie’s dinner party visit?
5. 02:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, New Year Resolutions
  8/8Hancock is determined to keep to his New Year Resolutions. It doesn't go well.
6. 03:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 3, A Christmas Not Special
  6/6The doorbell interrupts an already unconventional Wrigglesworth family Christmas.
7. 03:30
  Attention All Shipping: A Journey Around the Shipping Forecast—3. Wight, Portland, Fitzroy
  3/5Charlie Connelly travels to a literary island, the Portland Race and the End of the World.
8. 03:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—3. Marriage
  3/10Mr Grewgious visits his ward, Rosa, to discuss the terms of her forthcoming marriage.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
  John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.
10. 04:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, Dial M for Martian
  1/4In 1961, Hugo battles to save his futuristic soap set in 2006.
11. 05:00
  Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—3. The New Mama
  3/917 year old Molly Gibson has to come to terms with her father's bethrothed.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah
  4/7Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries.
2. 06:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes
  4/8Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth?
3. 07:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
4. 07:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Inspector Calls
  4/10The threat of closure for the sleepy station calls for desperate measures.
5. 08:00
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is rocked by some very bad singing, and late-life crises take hold
6. 08:30
  Attention All Shipping: A Journey Around the Shipping Forecast—4. Fastnet, Irish Sea, Rockall
  4/5Charlie Connelly visits the centre of Irish emigration and cycles the TT course.
7. 08:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—4. Decision
  4/10A life-changing decision and a mysterious stranger on John Jasper's trail.
8. 09:00
  Michael Spicer: No Room (Omnibus)—3. Like throwing a pigeon at a wall.
  Louis Theroux's interview technique ends in glorious tragedy. Sketches.
9. 09:30
  A Guide to Coastal Birds—4. Sea Cliffs
  4/5Brett Westwood offers help identifying birds you may see and hear on our sea cliffs.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Reflections and Beginnings - No condemnation
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Michela Youngson
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Charles Dickens
  Satirist and writer Armando Iannucci chooses novelist Charles Dickens.
12. 10:30
  The Quietest New Year On Earth
  Imagine an entire country staying silent for 24 hours - listen to Bali on New Year's Day.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah
  4/7Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries.
14. 11:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes
  4/8Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
2. 12:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Inspector Calls
  4/10The threat of closure for the sleepy station calls for desperate measures.
3. 13:00
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is rocked by some very bad singing, and late-life crises take hold
4. 13:30
  Attention All Shipping: A Journey Around the Shipping Forecast—4. Fastnet, Irish Sea, Rockall
  4/5Charlie Connelly visits the centre of Irish emigration and cycles the TT course.
5. 13:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—4. Decision
  4/10A life-changing decision and a mysterious stranger on John Jasper's trail.
6. 14:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and Roy Hattersley.
7. 14:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Darling Daughters
  2/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
8. 15:00
  Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—4. Mr Osborne Hamley's Secret
  4/9Molly Gibson overhears some shocking information.
9. 16:00
  Great Lives—Charles Dickens
  Satirist and writer Armando Iannucci chooses novelist Charles Dickens.
10. 16:30
  The Quietest New Year On Earth
  Imagine an entire country staying silent for 24 hours - listen to Bali on New Year's Day.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah
  4/7Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries.
12. 17:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes
  4/8Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
2. 18:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Inspector Calls
  4/10The threat of closure for the sleepy station calls for desperate measures.
3. 19:00
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is rocked by some very bad singing, and late-life crises take hold
4. 19:30
  Attention All Shipping: A Journey Around the Shipping Forecast—4. Fastnet, Irish Sea, Rockall
  4/5Charlie Connelly visits the centre of Irish emigration and cycles the TT course.
5. 19:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—4. Decision
  4/10A life-changing decision and a mysterious stranger on John Jasper's trail.
6. 20:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and Roy Hattersley.
7. 20:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Darling Daughters
  2/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
8. 21:00
  Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—4. Mr Osborne Hamley's Secret
  4/9Molly Gibson overhears some shocking information.
9. 22:00
  Michael Spicer: No Room (Omnibus)—3. Like throwing a pigeon at a wall.
  Louis Theroux's interview technique ends in glorious tragedy. Sketches.
10. 22:30
  Big Town All Stars—Series 1, If You Scratch My Back
  1/4A teacher joins a struggling a cappella group to quit geography. Stars Stephen Tompkinson.
11. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Ann Widdecombe
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades his guest Ann Widdecombe to try new experiences.
12. 23:30
  Party—Series 3, Radio
  4/4The aspiring politicians get their first radio interview ahead of the by-election.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Charles Dickens
  Satirist and writer Armando Iannucci chooses novelist Charles Dickens.
2. 00:30
  The Quietest New Year On Earth
  Imagine an entire country staying silent for 24 hours - listen to Bali on New Year's Day.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Unnatural Death, 4. Hallelujah
  4/7Thanks to a murder victim's cousin, new clues emerge in Lord Peter Wimsey's enquiries.
4. 01:30
  Len Deighton - XPD—4. The Hitler Minutes
  4/8Can Boyd discover if the Hitler 'Kaiseroda' treasure mine witness is telling the truth?
5. 02:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 1
  1/6The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
6. 02:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The Inspector Calls
  4/10The threat of closure for the sleepy station calls for desperate measures.
7. 03:00
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  1/4Ray and Jane's marriage is rocked by some very bad singing, and late-life crises take hold
8. 03:30
  Attention All Shipping: A Journey Around the Shipping Forecast—4. Fastnet, Irish Sea, Rockall
  4/5Charlie Connelly visits the centre of Irish emigration and cycles the TT course.
9. 03:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—4. Decision
  4/10A life-changing decision and a mysterious stranger on John Jasper's trail.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and Roy Hattersley.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Darling Daughters
  2/6Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship.
12. 05:00
  Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell—4. Mr Osborne Hamley's Secret
  4/9Molly Gibson overhears some shocking information.

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