BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 10 March 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Fear on 4—Series 1, Mind Well The Tree
  9/12When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated.
2. 00:30
  Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes
  2/4Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's History Castaways, Alice Roberts
  Scientist and broadcaster Alice Roberts is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
4. 01:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
  David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
5. 02:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Helen Mort
  Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
6. 02:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Eilidh reflects on love and art as she recalls her life with the artist, Colin Brogan.
7. 03:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Josh Widdicombe
  Comedian Josh Widdecombe selects tracks by George Harrison and Pulp.
8. 03:50
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted.
9. 05:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/7Frankie has a medical and recalls ‘special’ lessons given in London's Soho.
10. 05:30
  Take It From Here—From 14/01/1954
  Dick asks Jimmy for help with a speech - and Ron and Eth ponder eloping in 'The Glums'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Beryl Coronet
  11/12Who has stolen jewels from one of the treasures of the Empire? The detective investigates.
2. 06:45
  May and June by Ruth Rendell
  Will May ever be able to forgive her sister for "stealing" her fiancé?
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?
4. 07:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 1, 8. Anchors Aweigh
  8/8Bob persuades Terry to go on a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads.
5. 08:00
  Cleaning Up—3. Getting Stuck
  3/4Julie and Nobby find themselves in a sticky situation. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.
6. 08:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—6. Portable Domesticity
  6/10Eilidh and Colin eke out a living on the Mediterranean coast of France.
7. 08:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse
  6/10Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—10/03/2025
  Susan Hulme reports as MPs raise concerns about the use of smartphones in schools.
9. 09:30
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—1. Gifts to the Corinthians
  Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Nicene Creed - One Lord Jesus Christ
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Ann Easter.
11. 10:00
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Andy Zaltzman
  5/7Andy Zaltzman explains why being a stand-up is the best job.
12. 10:30
  Bus Lines
  First bus company run a writing competition for their drivers. Hop on board...
13. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Beryl Coronet
  11/12Who has stolen jewels from one of the treasures of the Empire? The detective investigates.
14. 11:45
  May and June by Ruth Rendell
  Will May ever be able to forgive her sister for "stealing" her fiancé?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?
2. 12:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 1, 8. Anchors Aweigh
  8/8Bob persuades Terry to go on a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads.
3. 13:00
  Cleaning Up—3. Getting Stuck
  3/4Julie and Nobby find themselves in a sticky situation. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.
4. 13:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—6. Portable Domesticity
  6/10Eilidh and Colin eke out a living on the Mediterranean coast of France.
5. 13:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse
  6/10Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows.
6. 14:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 11
  11/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres and Gyles Brandreth.
7. 14:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Domesticity
  2/6The comedian looks at the ups and downs of domesticity. With Dave Lamb.
8. 15:00
  With Passport and Parasol—6. Highly Respected Miss Kate
  6/7Kate Marsden’s 1891 journey across Siberia to nurse the sick.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—This Sunday by Jade Anouka
  "Sundays at our house are always loud."
10. 16:00
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Andy Zaltzman
  5/7Andy Zaltzman explains why being a stand-up is the best job.
11. 16:30
  Bus Lines
  First bus company run a writing competition for their drivers. Hop on board...
12. 17:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Beryl Coronet
  11/12Who has stolen jewels from one of the treasures of the Empire? The detective investigates.
13. 17:45
  May and June by Ruth Rendell
  Will May ever be able to forgive her sister for "stealing" her fiancé?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?
2. 18:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 1, 8. Anchors Aweigh
  8/8Bob persuades Terry to go on a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads.
3. 19:00
  Cleaning Up—3. Getting Stuck
  3/4Julie and Nobby find themselves in a sticky situation. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.
4. 19:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—6. Portable Domesticity
  6/10Eilidh and Colin eke out a living on the Mediterranean coast of France.
5. 19:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse
  6/10Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows.
6. 20:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 11
  11/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres and Gyles Brandreth.
7. 20:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Domesticity
  2/6The comedian looks at the ups and downs of domesticity. With Dave Lamb.
8. 21:00
  With Passport and Parasol—6. Highly Respected Miss Kate
  6/7Kate Marsden’s 1891 journey across Siberia to nurse the sick.
9. 21:45
  Short Works—This Sunday by Jade Anouka
  "Sundays at our house are always loud."
10. 22:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 2, 1. Happy Sleepy Sauce
  1/6A dating app, a rogue éclair and a thousand googly eyes.
11. 22:30
  The Right Time—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5The sketch show about modern life, with people who have lived a bit of it.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jess Robinson 1/3
  Stephen Bailey chats to Dead Ringers impressionist, Jess Robinson.
13. 23:00
  The Naked Week—Series 2, Episode 1: Oval arguments, awful algorithms, and a game of Top (Donald) Trumps.
  1/6We give up our minerals, fail to wear a suit, and attempt to radicalise some children.
14. 23:30
  Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Spin doctor Charles heads across the pond, leaving Martin to fend alone.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Andy Zaltzman
  5/7Andy Zaltzman explains why being a stand-up is the best job.
2. 00:30
  Bus Lines
  First bus company run a writing competition for their drivers. Hop on board...
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Beryl Coronet
  11/12Who has stolen jewels from one of the treasures of the Empire? The detective investigates.
4. 01:45
  May and June by Ruth Rendell
  Will May ever be able to forgive her sister for "stealing" her fiancé?
5. 02:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Will hard-up Tommy and Sheila's trip to Australia ever get off the ground?
6. 02:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 1, 8. Anchors Aweigh
  8/8Bob persuades Terry to go on a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads.
7. 03:00
  Cleaning Up—3. Getting Stuck
  3/4Julie and Nobby find themselves in a sticky situation. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.
8. 03:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—6. Portable Domesticity
  6/10Eilidh and Colin eke out a living on the Mediterranean coast of France.
9. 03:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse
  6/10Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 11
  11/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres and Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Domesticity
  2/6The comedian looks at the ups and downs of domesticity. With Dave Lamb.
12. 05:00
  With Passport and Parasol—6. Highly Respected Miss Kate
  6/7Kate Marsden’s 1891 journey across Siberia to nurse the sick.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—This Sunday by Jade Anouka
  "Sundays at our house are always loud."

Tuesday 11 March 2025