BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 21 February 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Stan Laurel
  Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains why Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
2. 00:30
  My Muse—Series 1, Lisa Dwan on Samuel Beckett
  Lisa Dwan, renowned performer of Samuel Beckett's works, reflects on the Irish writer.
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 3. Sinister Plot
  3/4Probing illegal imports, the Roman sleuth chances upon a plot to overthrow the Emperor.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 4. Confusion
  4/5Investigating the Colonel's death doesn't go to plan.
5. 02:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Ephraim Gadsby, Gaolbird
  2/6Can Bertie convince anyone that he's not in love with Florence?
6. 02:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Birthday Present
  1/6The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer.
7. 03:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 4: Think Different
  4/4Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives.
8. 03:30
  Twenty Years A-Growing by Maurice O'Sullivan—9. Adventure
  The island has gone to ruin. Maurice seeks a new life.
9. 03:45
  Marcovaldo by Italo Calvino—The Wrong Stop
  4/5Marcovaldo gets lost in fog after a night out.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 13, University of Portsmouth
  6/6Three students from the University of Portsmouth take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, Entertaining Mr Stone
  3/6Robin surprisingly brings a friend home, but he's not all he seems...
12. 05:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—2. Setting Sail
  2/3Caroline Harding sails for India, bound for marriage to a man she's not seen in 8 years.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 4. Lessons in Love
  4/4The detective exposes a murderer and learns about love Roman-style.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 5. Murderer Unmasked
  5/5Can Miss Marple finally reveal the identity of the murderer?
3. 07:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame
  5/6Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.
4. 07:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/03/1971
  A struggling vicar and a Welsh poet for birthday cards. Stars Ronnie Barker.
5. 08:00
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
  4/5Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.
6. 08:30
  Twenty Years A-Growing by Maurice O'Sullivan—10. New Beginnings
  Maurice is examined and tested.
7. 08:45
  Marcovaldo by Italo Calvino—Smoke, Wind and Soap-Bubbles
  5/5Marcovaldo’s children attempt to make money selling detergent samples.
8. 09:00
  What? Seriously??—7. When Yoghurt Met Strippers
  Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie unravel a strange-but-true tale, with guest Richard Herring.
9. 09:30
  Key Matters—Series 2, D Major
  5/5Ivan Hewett talks with violinist Daniel Hope about the Key of D major.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Proverbs - Flawless
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Joe Aldred.
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Killing Me Softly with His Song
  Stories of what Killing Me Softly with His Song means to people around the world.
12. 10:30
  In Search Of Beauty
  Erin O'Connor whose beauty defies convention discusses the significance of the superficial
13. 11:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 4. Lessons in Love
  4/4The detective exposes a murderer and learns about love Roman-style.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 5. Murderer Unmasked
  5/5Can Miss Marple finally reveal the identity of the murderer?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame
  5/6Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.
2. 12:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/03/1971
  A struggling vicar and a Welsh poet for birthday cards. Stars Ronnie Barker.
3. 13:00
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
  4/5Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.
4. 13:30
  Twenty Years A-Growing by Maurice O'Sullivan—10. New Beginnings
  Maurice is examined and tested.
5. 13:45
  Marcovaldo by Italo Calvino—Smoke, Wind and Soap-Bubbles
  5/5Marcovaldo’s children attempt to make money selling detergent samples.
6. 14:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
7. 14:30
  Meet Mr Mulliner by PG Wodehouse—A Slice of Life
  2/6Mr Mulliner tells the tale of a inventor determined to marry the woman of his dreams.
8. 15:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—3. The Bargain
  3/31770s India. Caroline's marriage is a charade but she intends to stick to the bargain.
9. 16:00
  Soul Music—Killing Me Softly with His Song
  Stories of what Killing Me Softly with His Song means to people around the world.
10. 16:30
  In Search Of Beauty
  Erin O'Connor whose beauty defies convention discusses the significance of the superficial
11. 17:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 4. Lessons in Love
  4/4The detective exposes a murderer and learns about love Roman-style.
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 5. Murderer Unmasked
  5/5Can Miss Marple finally reveal the identity of the murderer?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame
  5/6Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.
2. 18:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/03/1971
  A struggling vicar and a Welsh poet for birthday cards. Stars Ronnie Barker.
3. 19:00
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
  4/5Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.
4. 19:30
  Twenty Years A-Growing by Maurice O'Sullivan—10. New Beginnings
  Maurice is examined and tested.
5. 19:45
  Marcovaldo by Italo Calvino—Smoke, Wind and Soap-Bubbles
  5/5Marcovaldo’s children attempt to make money selling detergent samples.
6. 20:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
7. 20:30
  Meet Mr Mulliner by PG Wodehouse—A Slice of Life
  2/6Mr Mulliner tells the tale of a inventor determined to marry the woman of his dreams.
8. 21:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—3. The Bargain
  3/31770s India. Caroline's marriage is a charade but she intends to stick to the bargain.
9. 22:00
  What? Seriously??—7. When Yoghurt Met Strippers
  Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie unravel a strange-but-true tale, with guest Richard Herring.
10. 22:30
  The Jason Byrne Show—Series 3, Use Your Imagination to Have the Best Fun
  5/6The award-winning funny man gets nostalgic about his youth.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—George Fouracres 3/3
  Athena Kugblenu chats again to George Fouracres.
12. 23:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Holyhead
  2/6Mark visits Holyhead in Anglesey to talk ferries, foot nibbling, and Kate and Wills.
13. 23:30
  Life on Egg—Series 2, Brother
  3/6A new prisoner on The Egg is known to a warden - could this raise a conflict of interests?
14. 23:45
  The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Killing Me Softly with His Song
  Stories of what Killing Me Softly with His Song means to people around the world.
2. 00:30
  In Search Of Beauty
  Erin O'Connor whose beauty defies convention discusses the significance of the superficial
3. 01:00
  Falco—The Silver Pigs, 4. Lessons in Love
  4/4The detective exposes a murderer and learns about love Roman-style.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 5. Murderer Unmasked
  5/5Can Miss Marple finally reveal the identity of the murderer?
5. 02:00
  Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Old Flame
  5/6Just as the comedian is feeling lonely, a long-lost love turns up.
6. 02:30
  Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/03/1971
  A struggling vicar and a Welsh poet for birthday cards. Stars Ronnie Barker.
7. 03:00
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
  4/5Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.
8. 03:30
  Twenty Years A-Growing by Maurice O'Sullivan—10. New Beginnings
  Maurice is examined and tested.
9. 03:45
  Marcovaldo by Italo Calvino—Smoke, Wind and Soap-Bubbles
  5/5Marcovaldo’s children attempt to make money selling detergent samples.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
11. 04:30
  Meet Mr Mulliner by PG Wodehouse—A Slice of Life
  2/6Mr Mulliner tells the tale of a inventor determined to marry the woman of his dreams.
12. 05:00
  Parson Harding's Daughter by Joanna Trollope—3. The Bargain
  3/31770s India. Caroline's marriage is a charade but she intends to stick to the bargain.

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