BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 11 March 2025

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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."
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Copper Beeches
  12/12A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case. Starring Clive Merrison.
2. 06:45
  The Fallen Curtain by Ruth Rendell
  A missing boy is reunited with his parents, but can't recall his abduction.
3. 07:00
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Vinny arrives home with a bundle of joy whilst Samina is furious with Saleem.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
5. 08:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 1. Racismpallooza
  1/4Return of the Scots-Asian corner shop comedy. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
6. 08:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—7. A Wrong Turning
  7/10Colin proposes to Eilidh. But the buzz from life in Southern France start to fade...
7. 08:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
  7/10Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/03/2025
  MPs hold their first debate on the government's 'flagship' Crime and Policing Bill.
9. 09:30
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—2. The Power of Presence
  Francine Stock explores the divine grace of medieval mystics Margery Kempe and Joan of Arc
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Nicene Creed - The only son of God
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Steve Williams.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Samira Ahmed and Elis James
  Samira Ahmed and Elis James join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
12. 10:30
  Invisible Belfast
  A mysterious note sends a visitor to Belfast on a labyrinthine journey through the city.
13. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Copper Beeches
  12/12A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case. Starring Clive Merrison.
14. 11:45
  The Fallen Curtain by Ruth Rendell
  A missing boy is reunited with his parents, but can't recall his abduction.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Vinny arrives home with a bundle of joy whilst Samina is furious with Saleem.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
3. 13:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 1. Racismpallooza
  1/4Return of the Scots-Asian corner shop comedy. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
4. 13:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—7. A Wrong Turning
  7/10Colin proposes to Eilidh. But the buzz from life in Southern France start to fade...
5. 13:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
  7/10Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
6. 14:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
7. 14:30
  Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul
  4/4Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.
8. 15:00
  With Passport and Parasol—7. Never Send a Son to India, My Dear
  7/7Emily Eden’s mid-1800s journeys in British Imperial India.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Island by Nina Allan
  In a world not unlike ours, Janet flees the city after a devastating loss.
10. 16:00
  A Good Read—Samira Ahmed and Elis James
  Samira Ahmed and Elis James join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
11. 16:30
  Invisible Belfast
  A mysterious note sends a visitor to Belfast on a labyrinthine journey through the city.
12. 17:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Copper Beeches
  12/12A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case. Starring Clive Merrison.
13. 17:45
  The Fallen Curtain by Ruth Rendell
  A missing boy is reunited with his parents, but can't recall his abduction.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Vinny arrives home with a bundle of joy whilst Samina is furious with Saleem.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
3. 19:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 1. Racismpallooza
  1/4Return of the Scots-Asian corner shop comedy. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
4. 19:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—7. A Wrong Turning
  7/10Colin proposes to Eilidh. But the buzz from life in Southern France start to fade...
5. 19:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
  7/10Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
6. 20:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
7. 20:30
  Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul
  4/4Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.
8. 21:00
  With Passport and Parasol—7. Never Send a Son to India, My Dear
  7/7Emily Eden’s mid-1800s journeys in British Imperial India.
9. 21:45
  Short Works—Island by Nina Allan
  In a world not unlike ours, Janet flees the city after a devastating loss.
10. 22:00
  Heresy—Series 13, Episode 3
  3/6Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
11. 22:30
  The Penny Dreadfuls—More Brothers Faversham, Titus Faversham
  1/4The comedy trio's swashbuckling tale of Victorian Britain's greatest sporting hero.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jess Robinson 2/3
  Stephen Bailey has another chat with award-winning comedy impressionist, Jess Robinson.
13. 23:00
  Date With Fate—Nice Little Number
  3/4Vernon Hedges sets out to prove that Lady Luck does not exist.
14. 23:15
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, Romance in the Glen
  3/4Falling head over heels for a society beauty, Hamish finds a rival in the laird.
15. 23:30
  The Curried Goat Show—Episode 8
  8/8It's Bath Night - plus jam. Dan Gaster, Will Ing and Ben Silburn's sketch-bonanza.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Samira Ahmed and Elis James
  Samira Ahmed and Elis James join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Invisible Belfast
  A mysterious note sends a visitor to Belfast on a labyrinthine journey through the city.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Copper Beeches
  12/12A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case. Starring Clive Merrison.
4. 01:45
  The Fallen Curtain by Ruth Rendell
  A missing boy is reunited with his parents, but can't recall his abduction.
5. 02:00
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Vinny arrives home with a bundle of joy whilst Samina is furious with Saleem.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
  9/26With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
7. 03:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 1. Racismpallooza
  1/4Return of the Scots-Asian corner shop comedy. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
8. 03:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—7. A Wrong Turning
  7/10Colin proposes to Eilidh. But the buzz from life in Southern France start to fade...
9. 03:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
  7/10Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
11. 04:30
  Bookcases—Series 2, Merger Most Foul
  4/4Edith’s refusal to let Primus publish her books sparks desperate merger talks.
12. 05:00
  With Passport and Parasol—7. Never Send a Son to India, My Dear
  7/7Emily Eden’s mid-1800s journeys in British Imperial India.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Island by Nina Allan
  In a world not unlike ours, Janet flees the city after a devastating loss.

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