BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 28 January 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Maureen Beattie
  Johnny Beattie's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about life with the Glaswegian comedian
2. 00:30
  Fabulous Flops—Series 1, 1. Dancing to Disaster
  1/4Paul Roseby investigates British musical stage disasters, including Lionel Bart!
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 1. A Penny For Your Thoughts
  1/8A dead millionaire and a watch-chain sends the sleuth in pursuit of a brutal gang.
4. 01:30
  Bright Day by JB Priestley—6. Finishing the Script
  6/6Greg tries to solve the mystery over the death of Eva.
5. 02:00
  The House of the Spirit Levels—Treachery With a Cricket Sock in Its Face
  5/6Tony meets two old flames and some Russian gangsters.
6. 02:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 1, 2. The Suitor
  2/8Terry enlists Bob’s help to get rid of his sister’s boyfriend.
7. 03:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue.
8. 03:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—1. France
  1/10Con artist Tom Ripley pits his wits against adversaries in a genteel part of France.
9. 03:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 1. A Grisly Tradition
  1/5Diane and Megan prepare the caravan for the arrival of a mysterious guest.
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Al Murray and Isy Suttie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
11. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, French Connections
  2/6Rosie's company tackles a town twinning, but complications set in.
12. 05:00
  Little Muspratt by Penelope Mortimer
  A widow moves to a new village and hopes to befriend a novelist. Stars Mary Wimbush.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 2. The Manilla
  2/8Despite being warned off, the sleuth meets an undercover policeman.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell
  1/4A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case.
3. 07:00
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Sonal calls on Samina's legal expertise and Jabeen gets welcome news from husband Joe.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
5. 08:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Dr Phil Hammond visits the Royal United Hospital in Bath
  3/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a West Country hospital.
6. 08:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—2. Little Jobs
  2/10Thanks to Tom, it seems that the 'little jobs' are going ahead.
7. 08:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 2. A Sign at the Window
  2/5Preparations for the re-opening of the Druid's Rest.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—28/01/2025
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster on a row over defence spending.
9. 09:30
  A History of the Infinite—2. Aristotle’s Rapprochement
  2/10Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Quietness and trust - Walking on Water
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Grace Thomas.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind
  Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind talk about favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 2. The Manilla
  2/8Despite being warned off, the sleuth meets an undercover policeman.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell
  1/4A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Sonal calls on Samina's legal expertise and Jabeen gets welcome news from husband Joe.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
3. 13:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Dr Phil Hammond visits the Royal United Hospital in Bath
  3/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a West Country hospital.
4. 13:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—2. Little Jobs
  2/10Thanks to Tom, it seems that the 'little jobs' are going ahead.
5. 13:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 2. A Sign at the Window
  2/5Preparations for the re-opening of the Druid's Rest.
6. 14:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
7. 14:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Douz
  4/6Trouble for Carolyn when the Scottish Cricket Team and Sahara Desert run out of petrol.
8. 15:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—1. Inheritance
  1/2Anna Tellwright inherits a fortune and provokes her father.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind
  Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind talk about favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
10. 16:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 2. The Manilla
  2/8Despite being warned off, the sleuth meets an undercover policeman.
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell
  1/4A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Sonal calls on Samina's legal expertise and Jabeen gets welcome news from husband Joe.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
3. 19:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Dr Phil Hammond visits the Royal United Hospital in Bath
  3/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a West Country hospital.
4. 19:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—2. Little Jobs
  2/10Thanks to Tom, it seems that the 'little jobs' are going ahead.
5. 19:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 2. A Sign at the Window
  2/5Preparations for the re-opening of the Druid's Rest.
6. 20:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
7. 20:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Douz
  4/6Trouble for Carolyn when the Scottish Cricket Team and Sahara Desert run out of petrol.
8. 21:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—1. Inheritance
  1/2Anna Tellwright inherits a fortune and provokes her father.
9. 22:00
  Alison Spittle: Petty Please—Series 1, The Debs Disaster
  2/4Alison Spittle has a long-held prom-related grudge, and needs to get closure.
10. 22:30
  The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/6The lighthouse tour and the old-fashioned parents.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Michael Redmond 1/3
  Jon Holmes chats to Michael Redmond about Eamon, Older Brother of Jesus.
12. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
  2/6It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
13. 23:30
  The Curried Goat Show—Episode 2
  2/8'Cop Night' - and superstitions. With Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind
  Robert Webb and Hugo Rifkind talk about favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  Jazz in the Open Air
  The story of jazz outdoors - from the streets of New Orleans to a flyover in Birmingham.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 2. The Manilla
  2/8Despite being warned off, the sleuth meets an undercover policeman.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 1. Proverbs and Punctures from Hell
  1/4A vampire murder in the British Library? Detective Julie Enfield is on the case.
5. 02:00
  Girlies—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Sonal calls on Samina's legal expertise and Jabeen gets welcome news from husband Joe.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Nadger Plague
  3/26Neddie Seagoon turns to witchcraft to thwart Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty.
7. 03:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Dr Phil Hammond visits the Royal United Hospital in Bath
  3/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a West Country hospital.
8. 03:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—2. Little Jobs
  2/10Thanks to Tom, it seems that the 'little jobs' are going ahead.
9. 03:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 2. A Sign at the Window
  2/5Preparations for the re-opening of the Druid's Rest.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
11. 04:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Douz
  4/6Trouble for Carolyn when the Scottish Cricket Team and Sahara Desert run out of petrol.
12. 05:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—1. Inheritance
  1/2Anna Tellwright inherits a fortune and provokes her father.

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