BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 27 February 2025

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—So Bad It's Good?
  Steve Punt and guests share the joy of films, songs and books that are so bad they're good
2. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, A Case of Identity
  3/12Can the detective locate a missing husband without leaving Baker Street?
3. 01:45
  The Real Dennis Truelove by Dave Sheasby—3. Resignation
  3/5Fugitive Dennis ponders the reaction to his absence with stolen cash.
4. 02:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—3. Capture
  3/6Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins a prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Conjurer
  19/20The Lad takes up conjuring and is booked for Dartmoor Prison.
6. 03:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, A Dance to the Music of Tom
  4/4Mr and Mrs Wrigglesworth attempt to bond with the new neighbours.
7. 03:30
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—3. University
  3/5Clashing with his father, James gains a place at Oxford University.
8. 03:45
  Carmen—3. Introductions
  3/5Carmen introduces Don Jose to her camp and a life of robbery and violence.
9. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and Rick Wakeman devise the panel show's rounds.
10. 04:30
  Millport—Series 1, Culture
  5/6A top restaurant critic causes island speculation when he books a table at Alberto's cafe.
11. 05:00
  Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—1. Tomorrow
  1/2Gentle, intelligent Oblomov fails to deal with life.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/12When a man is murdered, his son stands accused. But Holmes has his own theory.
2. 06:45
  The Real Dennis Truelove by Dave Sheasby—4. Brian and Joyce
  4/5Hiding out in a hotel with his stolen cash, bank employee Dennis offends fellow guests.
3. 07:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Dark Doings at Brinkley
  3/6Shocks are in store for Bertie at his Aunt Dahlia's house.
4. 07:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Wedding Ring
  2/6The small-time crime writer is distracted when his wife loses something precious.
5. 08:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Clutter
  1/4Following their mother's death, two sisters try to clear out the family home.
6. 08:30
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—4. Disease
  4/5James recalls facing the horror of foot-and-mouth disease in 2001.
7. 08:45
  Carmen—4. Rivalry
  4/5Carmen stirs up the rivalry between Don Jose and Garcia.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—27/02/2025
  Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
9. 09:30
  Just So Science—Series 1, 4. How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
  4/5More of the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Where Jesus walked - Capernaum
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Littledale.
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  Gyles Brandreth praises the life of the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
12. 10:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
13. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/12When a man is murdered, his son stands accused. But Holmes has his own theory.
14. 11:45
  The Real Dennis Truelove by Dave Sheasby—4. Brian and Joyce
  4/5Hiding out in a hotel with his stolen cash, bank employee Dennis offends fellow guests.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Dark Doings at Brinkley
  3/6Shocks are in store for Bertie at his Aunt Dahlia's house.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Wedding Ring
  2/6The small-time crime writer is distracted when his wife loses something precious.
3. 13:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Clutter
  1/4Following their mother's death, two sisters try to clear out the family home.
4. 13:30
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—4. Disease
  4/5James recalls facing the horror of foot-and-mouth disease in 2001.
5. 13:45
  Carmen—4. Rivalry
  4/5Carmen stirs up the rivalry between Don Jose and Garcia.
6. 14:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young hosts the quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.
7. 14:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, Lassie Go Home
  4/6Wendy adopts a dog which adores her, but hates Robin.
8. 15:00
  Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—2. Love
  2/2Oblomov has fallen in love with Olga. Back in St Petersburg, her patience is tested.
9. 16:00
  Great Lives—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  Gyles Brandreth praises the life of the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
10. 16:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
11. 17:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/12When a man is murdered, his son stands accused. But Holmes has his own theory.
12. 17:45
  The Real Dennis Truelove by Dave Sheasby—4. Brian and Joyce
  4/5Hiding out in a hotel with his stolen cash, bank employee Dennis offends fellow guests.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Dark Doings at Brinkley
  3/6Shocks are in store for Bertie at his Aunt Dahlia's house.
2. 18:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Wedding Ring
  2/6The small-time crime writer is distracted when his wife loses something precious.
3. 19:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Clutter
  1/4Following their mother's death, two sisters try to clear out the family home.
4. 19:30
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—4. Disease
  4/5James recalls facing the horror of foot-and-mouth disease in 2001.
5. 19:45
  Carmen—4. Rivalry
  4/5Carmen stirs up the rivalry between Don Jose and Garcia.
6. 20:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young hosts the quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.
7. 20:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, Lassie Go Home
  4/6Wendy adopts a dog which adores her, but hates Robin.
8. 21:00
  Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—2. Love
  2/2Oblomov has fallen in love with Olga. Back in St Petersburg, her patience is tested.
9. 22:00
  P.O.V.—Series 1, 4. It's all over for Earth
  4/6The best stag do ever, drinks you can't order at a wake, and why it's all over for Earth.
10. 22:30
  Eamon, Older Brother of Jesus—Episode 5
  5/6Still living with his parents and a perfect younger brother: Eamon's affair to remember?
11. 22:45
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Sherwood FM
  5/6Can the Sheriff of Nottingham develop a sinister laugh?
12. 23:00
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sketch comedy with Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell. From 1987.
13. 23:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine have a diabolical visitor.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  Gyles Brandreth praises the life of the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
2. 00:30
  Fixing A Hole
  Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley Mystery
  4/12When a man is murdered, his son stands accused. But Holmes has his own theory.
4. 01:45
  The Real Dennis Truelove by Dave Sheasby—4. Brian and Joyce
  4/5Hiding out in a hotel with his stolen cash, bank employee Dennis offends fellow guests.
5. 02:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Dark Doings at Brinkley
  3/6Shocks are in store for Bertie at his Aunt Dahlia's house.
6. 02:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Wedding Ring
  2/6The small-time crime writer is distracted when his wife loses something precious.
7. 03:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Clutter
  1/4Following their mother's death, two sisters try to clear out the family home.
8. 03:30
  The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks—4. Disease
  4/5James recalls facing the horror of foot-and-mouth disease in 2001.
9. 03:45
  Carmen—4. Rivalry
  4/5Carmen stirs up the rivalry between Don Jose and Garcia.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young hosts the quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.
11. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, Lassie Go Home
  4/6Wendy adopts a dog which adores her, but hates Robin.
12. 05:00
  Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov—2. Love
  2/2Oblomov has fallen in love with Olga. Back in St Petersburg, her patience is tested.

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