BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 6 March 2025

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—The Woman-Machine
  Elizabeth Alker celebrates women composers at the forefront of electronic music.
2. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Speckled Band
  8/12After her twin sister dies screaming in terror, a woman seeks the detective's help.
3. 01:45
  Whodunnits—DCI Alma Blair - Dead Pan, 3. Red Herrings
  3/5Suspects line up in this culinary conundrum of a murder case. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.
4. 02:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—4. Seabound
  4/6Finchley takes to sea, disturbs an intruder, sees double and visits a house of spirits.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Test Match
  20/20MCC chairman Sid makes the Lad England's cricket captain, but bets on Australia to win.
6. 03:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Dame Sheila Hancock
  1/4Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Sheila Hancock about cars.
7. 03:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—3. Struan Melrose
  3/10Eilidh reveres her godfather, Johnny Melrose, but his son has designs on her.
8. 03:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—3. Falling
  3/10Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress' spell.
9. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The panel show hosted by Angus Deayton and devised by the panellists.
10. 04:30
  Millport—Series 1, The Letter
  6/6It's turnip season on the Scottish Island and Irene gets an offer she cannot refuse.
11. 05:00
  With Passport and Parasol—3. Baptised of the Desert
  3/71913: Gertrude Bell travels into Arabia. Stars Rosalie Crutchley.
12. 05:45
  Stories by Alasdair Gray—My Ex Husband & Swan Burial
  3/5Tales of the dissolution of a marriage and retirement.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Engineer's Thumb
  9/12A young man with severe injuries and a chilling tale arrives at Watson's surgery.
2. 06:45
  Whodunnits—DCI Alma Blair - Dead Pan, 4. Breakthrough
  4/5Val McDermid's crime series continues with a breakthrough to celebrate with fine wine.
3. 07:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Bedrooms, Burglary and Broken Truths
  4/6Will Bertie's wheeze to "steal" Aunt Dahlia's fake pearls go to plan?
4. 07:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
  3/6The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
5. 08:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Escape
  2/4While sorting out their mother's books, Maureen suggests buying a house in France.
6. 08:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—4. Aftermath
  4/10Eilidh reflects on the tragedy of her mother. But further devastation is imminent.
7. 08:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—4. Party
  4/10Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—06/03/2025
  Alicia McCarthy reports on Prime Minister's Questions and the Crown Court backlog.
9. 09:30
  The Etiquette Guide—4. The Americans
  4/5Ann Widdecombe looks at how etiquette divided Britain and America in the 18th century.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Nicene creed - of all that is
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sandra Godley.
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Millicent Garrett Fawcett
  Feminist campaigner Lesley Abdela discusses the extraordinary suffragist leader.
12. 10:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.
13. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Engineer's Thumb
  9/12A young man with severe injuries and a chilling tale arrives at Watson's surgery.
14. 11:45
  Whodunnits—DCI Alma Blair - Dead Pan, 4. Breakthrough
  4/5Val McDermid's crime series continues with a breakthrough to celebrate with fine wine.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Bedrooms, Burglary and Broken Truths
  4/6Will Bertie's wheeze to "steal" Aunt Dahlia's fake pearls go to plan?
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
  3/6The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
3. 13:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Escape
  2/4While sorting out their mother's books, Maureen suggests buying a house in France.
4. 13:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—4. Aftermath
  4/10Eilidh reflects on the tragedy of her mother. But further devastation is imminent.
5. 13:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—4. Party
  4/10Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision.
6. 14:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane.
7. 14:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, A Green Unpleasant Land
  5/6The couple's German friend Heinrich reveals his thoughts about the war.
8. 15:00
  With Passport and Parasol—4. Mere Mortals and Englishwomen
  4/7Amelia Edwards travels from Alexandria up the Nile river. Stars Anna Massey.
9. 15:45
  Stories by Alasdair Gray—Loss of the Golden Silence
  4/5A couple discover a surprising way to sustain their relationship.
10. 16:00
  Great Lives—Millicent Garrett Fawcett
  Feminist campaigner Lesley Abdela discusses the extraordinary suffragist leader.
11. 16:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.
12. 17:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Engineer's Thumb
  9/12A young man with severe injuries and a chilling tale arrives at Watson's surgery.
13. 17:45
  Whodunnits—DCI Alma Blair - Dead Pan, 4. Breakthrough
  4/5Val McDermid's crime series continues with a breakthrough to celebrate with fine wine.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Bedrooms, Burglary and Broken Truths
  4/6Will Bertie's wheeze to "steal" Aunt Dahlia's fake pearls go to plan?
2. 18:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
  3/6The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
3. 19:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Escape
  2/4While sorting out their mother's books, Maureen suggests buying a house in France.
4. 19:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—4. Aftermath
  4/10Eilidh reflects on the tragedy of her mother. But further devastation is imminent.
5. 19:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—4. Party
  4/10Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision.
6. 20:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane.
7. 20:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, A Green Unpleasant Land
  5/6The couple's German friend Heinrich reveals his thoughts about the war.
8. 21:00
  With Passport and Parasol—4. Mere Mortals and Englishwomen
  4/7Amelia Edwards travels from Alexandria up the Nile river. Stars Anna Massey.
9. 21:45
  Stories by Alasdair Gray—Loss of the Golden Silence
  4/5A couple discover a surprising way to sustain their relationship.
10. 22:00
  P.O.V.—Series 1, We see you, women over 40!
  5/6We see you, women over 40, and we hear you, Bro.
11. 22:30
  Eamon, Older Brother of Jesus—Episode 6
  6/6Can Eamon make an impact at the local variety halls of Nazareth?
12. 22:45
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Olympic FM
  6/6How will the British Olympic team fare in 776BC?
13. 23:00
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Sketch comedy with Andy Hamilton, Nick Revell and Harry Enfield.
14. 23:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Nostalgia is all the rage this week, as an escaping PoW drops in and out.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Millicent Garrett Fawcett
  Feminist campaigner Lesley Abdela discusses the extraordinary suffragist leader.
2. 00:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Engineer's Thumb
  9/12A young man with severe injuries and a chilling tale arrives at Watson's surgery.
4. 01:45
  Whodunnits—DCI Alma Blair - Dead Pan, 4. Breakthrough
  4/5Val McDermid's crime series continues with a breakthrough to celebrate with fine wine.
5. 02:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—Bedrooms, Burglary and Broken Truths
  4/6Will Bertie's wheeze to "steal" Aunt Dahlia's fake pearls go to plan?
6. 02:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
  3/6The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
7. 03:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Escape
  2/4While sorting out their mother's books, Maureen suggests buying a house in France.
8. 03:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—4. Aftermath
  4/10Eilidh reflects on the tragedy of her mother. But further devastation is imminent.
9. 03:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—4. Party
  4/10Party plans are afoot for the heiress's 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane.
11. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, A Green Unpleasant Land
  5/6The couple's German friend Heinrich reveals his thoughts about the war.
12. 05:00
  With Passport and Parasol—4. Mere Mortals and Englishwomen
  4/7Amelia Edwards travels from Alexandria up the Nile river. Stars Anna Massey.
13. 05:45
  Stories by Alasdair Gray—Loss of the Golden Silence
  4/5A couple discover a surprising way to sustain their relationship.

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