BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 4 February 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Dad Made Me Laugh—Anthony Bygraves
  Max Bygraves' son chats about growing up with a famous showbiz father.
2. 00:30
  Fabulous Flops—Series 1, 2. Witches and Whales
  2/4Behind the scenes of musical theatre's biggest flops like Norwegian rock opera Which Witch
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 6. Just A Red Herring
  6/8Despite her best efforts, Steve's in trouble. Paul is led to a powerboat on the Thames.
4. 01:30
  The Rivals—Series 2, 1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger
  1/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.
5. 02:00
  The House of the Spirit Levels—The End - At Last
  6/6Tony ends up in South America and Joanna plans an attack on Yorkshire. From June 1997.
6. 02:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 1, 3. The Rocker
  3/8Bob buys a moped hoping to get a new cool image.
7. 03:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well-meaning of daughters.
8. 03:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—6. Job Done?
  6/10Gun and garrotte have done their business. Will life return to normal for Tom Ripley?
9. 03:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 1. Ambition
  1/5The thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
10. 04:00
  The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Frank Skinner, Holly Walsh and Richard Herring ponder history’s funniest moments.
11. 04:30
  Smelling of Roses—Series 2, The Comeback Kid
  3/6Rosie's new client is an ex-children's entertainer.
12. 05:00
  Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
  When two men meet on a train, a misunderstanding binds them in word, deed and blood.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 7. The Four Suspects
  7/8The suave sleuth gets a shock on his own doorstep, then baits a trap to gather evidence.
2. 06:30
  The Rivals—Series 2, 2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons
  2/4Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective.
3. 07:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
  4/26Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
5. 08:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  4/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
6. 08:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—7. Back Home
  7/10Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge?
7. 08:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal
  2/5Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—04/02/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as MPs question a minister about the collapsed deal with AstraZeneca.
9. 09:30
  A History of the Infinite—7. Crisis and Uncertainty
  7/10Adrian Moore explores the idea of infinity through history.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Candlemas - Spiritual vision
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Lucy Grimble.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral
  Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books.
12. 10:30
  Fantasy Festival—Eliza Carthy
  Folk musician Eliza Carthy creates and curates the festival of her wildest dreams.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 7. The Four Suspects
  7/8The suave sleuth gets a shock on his own doorstep, then baits a trap to gather evidence.
14. 11:30
  The Rivals—Series 2, 2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons
  2/4Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
  4/26Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
3. 13:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  4/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
4. 13:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—7. Back Home
  7/10Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge?
5. 13:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal
  2/5Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas.
6. 14:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins.
7. 14:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Edinburgh
  5/6A very special passenger makes Douglas grovel, Martin crawl, Carolyn frisk and Arthur cry
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Performer - part 1/2
  Monologue about a theatre-loving teenager in the 1960s, whose father disappears...
9. 15:45
  Solitaire by Julia Stoneham
  A woman and children's desperate journey through the Australian outback.
10. 16:00
  A Good Read—Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral
  Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books.
11. 16:30
  Fantasy Festival—Eliza Carthy
  Folk musician Eliza Carthy creates and curates the festival of her wildest dreams.
12. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 7. The Four Suspects
  7/8The suave sleuth gets a shock on his own doorstep, then baits a trap to gather evidence.
13. 17:30
  The Rivals—Series 2, 2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons
  2/4Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
  4/26Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
3. 19:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  4/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
4. 19:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—7. Back Home
  7/10Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge?
5. 19:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal
  2/5Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas.
6. 20:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins.
7. 20:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Edinburgh
  5/6A very special passenger makes Douglas grovel, Martin crawl, Carolyn frisk and Arthur cry
8. 21:00
  Drama on 4—The Performer - part 1/2
  Monologue about a theatre-loving teenager in the 1960s, whose father disappears...
9. 21:45
  Solitaire by Julia Stoneham
  A woman and children's desperate journey through the Australian outback.
10. 22:00
  Alison Spittle: Petty Please—Series 1, Barrioke
  3/4Featuring an unlikely blend of EastEnders' Barry Evans (Shaun Williamson), and revenge.
11. 22:30
  The Consultants—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Comedy from Justin 'Lofty' Edwards, Neil 'Professor' Edmond and James 'Shortstop' Rawling.
12. 23:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Unfaithful
  3/6Clare and Brian are having some couples counselling, much to Clare's amusement.
13. 23:30
  The Curried Goat Show—Episode 3
  3/8Dan Gaster, Ben Silburn, Will Ing and Susie Blake star in the sketch-bonanza.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral
  Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Fantasy Festival—Eliza Carthy
  Folk musician Eliza Carthy creates and curates the festival of her wildest dreams.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 7. The Four Suspects
  7/8The suave sleuth gets a shock on his own doorstep, then baits a trap to gather evidence.
4. 01:30
  The Rivals—Series 2, 2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons
  2/4Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective.
5. 02:00
  Spangles 'n' Tights—Pursued By a Bear
  1/5The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumier. The local nun's drama group offers hope.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
  4/26Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
7. 03:00
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Worcestershire Royal Hospital
  4/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
8. 03:30
  Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith—7. Back Home
  7/10Tom and Jonathan carried out the deadly task. But can they avoid those seeking revenge?
9. 03:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal
  2/5Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne, Johnnie Casson, Mike Wozniak, Robin Ince and Ted Robbins.
11. 04:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Edinburgh
  5/6A very special passenger makes Douglas grovel, Martin crawl, Carolyn frisk and Arthur cry
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—The Performer - part 1/2
  Monologue about a theatre-loving teenager in the 1960s, whose father disappears...
13. 05:45
  Solitaire by Julia Stoneham
  A woman and children's desperate journey through the Australian outback.

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