BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 30 January 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Raise Your Game
  Jay-Ann Lopez asks if toxic gaming culture can change.
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 3. Eileen
  3/8The sleuth discovers a farm linked to the gang, and the killer strikes again.
3. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 2. Stacks and Baps and Amulets
  2/4A second body in a museum - and more - for superintendent Julie Enfield's investigation.
4. 02:00
  Radio Cars—Series 2, 5. A Nasty Crunch
  5/6Will Angela’s help be appreciated when Eddie’s gets repetitive strain injury?
5. 02:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Breakfast Cereal
  4/5Tony changes his breakfast routine, and ends up in court.
6. 03:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
  4/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
7. 03:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—3. Hamburg
  3/10Jonathan is in Hamburg. Will he do the job?
8. 03:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 3. The Rescue
  3/5Gareth's disappeared and the secret of Glan Don's mystery visitor is revealed.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with Sofie Hagen, Jon Ablett and Kate Fox.
10. 04:30
  Millport—Series 1, The Storm
  1/6A pensioner disappears on a tiny Scottish island. Lynn Ferguson stars as barmaid Irene.
11. 05:00
  Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett—2. Defiance
  2/2Anna Tellwright's fortune earns her independence, but her joy is marred by shocking news.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 4. Hubert Greene Entertains
  4/8An invitation to the country exposes raw emotions from fellow guests - and another body.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
3. 07:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 5
  5/6Wartime heroines, and Oliver with a twist. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham.
4. 07:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, Who'll Be Mother
  8/10Station Master Horace reveals a surprising talent for child minding. Stars Arthur Lowe.
5. 08:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 1: Live Young
  1/4The team are confronted with an unexpected challenge - a can of water.
6. 08:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—4. Money
  4/10Job done. But where to put the money!
7. 08:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 4. Search Party
  4/5The Druid's Rest finally opens its doors again but a crisis is looming...
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—30/01/2025
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster on Prime Minister's Questions and more.
9. 09:30
  A History of the Infinite—4. The Infinite and Human Experience
  4/10Adrian Moore’s series asks how humans make sense of infinity.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Quietness and trust - Rest for you soul
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Littledale.
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Ronald Reagan
  Lord Powell nominates former US President Ronald Reagan.
12. 10:30
  Farewell Doctor Finlay—1. The Surprising History of General Practice
  1/2The story of general practice from 1750 to the start of the NHS.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 4. Hubert Greene Entertains
  4/8An invitation to the country exposes raw emotions from fellow guests - and another body.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 5
  5/6Wartime heroines, and Oliver with a twist. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham.
2. 12:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, Who'll Be Mother
  8/10Station Master Horace reveals a surprising talent for child minding. Stars Arthur Lowe.
3. 13:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 1: Live Young
  1/4The team are confronted with an unexpected challenge - a can of water.
4. 13:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—4. Money
  4/10Job done. But where to put the money!
5. 13:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 4. Search Party
  4/5The Druid's Rest finally opens its doors again but a crisis is looming...
6. 14:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 13, Somerville College, Oxford
  3/6Three students from Somerville College, Oxford take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
7. 14:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Game, Set and Match
  6/6Victoria is ready to persuade Roger to buy a house in France.
8. 15:00
  Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis—1. Nikos
  1/2Zorba the Greek begins to teach a young writer about the real meaning of life.
9. 16:00
  Great Lives—Ronald Reagan
  Lord Powell nominates former US President Ronald Reagan.
10. 16:30
  Farewell Doctor Finlay—1. The Surprising History of General Practice
  1/2The story of general practice from 1750 to the start of the NHS.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 4. Hubert Greene Entertains
  4/8An invitation to the country exposes raw emotions from fellow guests - and another body.
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 5
  5/6Wartime heroines, and Oliver with a twist. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham.
2. 18:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, Who'll Be Mother
  8/10Station Master Horace reveals a surprising talent for child minding. Stars Arthur Lowe.
3. 19:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 1: Live Young
  1/4The team are confronted with an unexpected challenge - a can of water.
4. 19:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—4. Money
  4/10Job done. But where to put the money!
5. 19:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 4. Search Party
  4/5The Druid's Rest finally opens its doors again but a crisis is looming...
6. 20:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 13, Somerville College, Oxford
  3/6Three students from Somerville College, Oxford take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
7. 20:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Game, Set and Match
  6/6Victoria is ready to persuade Roger to buy a house in France.
8. 21:00
  Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis—1. Nikos
  1/2Zorba the Greek begins to teach a young writer about the real meaning of life.
9. 22:00
  P.O.V.—P.O.V. - Pilot
  A new sketch show that showcases the best online talent.
10. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Michael Redmond 3/3
  Jon Holmes chats to Michael Redmond about Eamon, Older Brother of Jesus.
11. 22:30
  Eamon, Older Brother of Jesus—Episode 1
  1/640. Still living with his parents and a perfect younger brother. Life’s not easy for Eamon
12. 22:45
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Radio Mustard
  1/6The horror, carnage and laughter that was the First World War.
13. 23:00
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Reece Shearsmith
  5/6Marcus Brigstocke persuades Reece Shearsmith to have a driving lesson and try wallpapering
14. 23:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Pastor Dave
  4/6Beauty is quite taken with a charismatic visitor to Mrs Blanchard's local church.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Ronald Reagan
  Lord Powell nominates former US President Ronald Reagan.
2. 00:30
  Farewell Doctor Finlay—1. The Surprising History of General Practice
  1/2The story of general practice from 1750 to the start of the NHS.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 4. Hubert Greene Entertains
  4/8An invitation to the country exposes raw emotions from fellow guests - and another body.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Leaves Of The Dead, 3. Welcome To The Nightmare
  3/4Clues from the ancient world for Julie Enfield's murder case. Stars Imelda Staunton.
5. 02:00
  Heated Rollers—Episode 5
  5/6Wartime heroines, and Oliver with a twist. All-women sketch show with Lynda Bellingham.
6. 02:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 1, Who'll Be Mother
  8/10Station Master Horace reveals a surprising talent for child minding. Stars Arthur Lowe.
7. 03:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 1: Live Young
  1/4The team are confronted with an unexpected challenge - a can of water.
8. 03:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—4. Money
  4/10Job done. But where to put the money!
9. 03:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 4. Search Party
  4/5The Druid's Rest finally opens its doors again but a crisis is looming...
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 13, Somerville College, Oxford
  3/6Three students from Somerville College, Oxford take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 12, Game, Set and Match
  6/6Victoria is ready to persuade Roger to buy a house in France.
12. 05:00
  Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis—1. Nikos
  1/2Zorba the Greek begins to teach a young writer about the real meaning of life.

Friday 31 January 2025