BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 12 March 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Some Mother's Son—1. Tip-Off
  1/6Ecology journalist Andy faces a bizarre confrontation with what he hates most in the world
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide, 1. Rosemary
  1/3Young debutante Rosemary dies after a sip of poisoned champagne.
3. 07:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—5. Uprising
  5/6Mr Finchley leads a village uprising and gains a travelling companion.
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Back From Holiday
  1/20After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. From October 1956.
5. 08:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand
  2/4Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.
6. 08:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—8. Marseille
  8/10A chance encounter in Marseille raises doubts about Eilidh’s life.
7. 08:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—8. Discovery
  8/10When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/03/2025
  David Cornock reports on a row over sentencing guidelines for judges.
9. 09:30
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—3. The Queen's Touch
  Francine Stock explores the 'royal touch' as practised by Elizabeth I and our royals today
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Nicene Creed - God from God, Light from Light
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Shermara Fletcher.
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Viral
  Why do some fake history stories get widely shared on social media?
12. 11:00
  Some Mother's Son—1. Tip-Off
  1/6Ecology journalist Andy faces a bizarre confrontation with what he hates most in the world
13. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide, 1. Rosemary
  1/3Young debutante Rosemary dies after a sip of poisoned champagne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—5. Uprising
  5/6Mr Finchley leads a village uprising and gains a travelling companion.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Back From Holiday
  1/20After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. From October 1956.
3. 13:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand
  2/4Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.
4. 13:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—8. Marseille
  8/10A chance encounter in Marseille raises doubts about Eilidh’s life.
5. 13:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—8. Discovery
  8/10When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him.
6. 14:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
7. 14:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Still Crazy
  1/6Patrick wonders who Green Day are, and Joe turns into a doting daddy.
8. 15:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—1. Attraction
  1/3The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
9. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Viral
  Why do some fake history stories get widely shared on social media?
10. 17:00
  Some Mother's Son—1. Tip-Off
  1/6Ecology journalist Andy faces a bizarre confrontation with what he hates most in the world
11. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide, 1. Rosemary
  1/3Young debutante Rosemary dies after a sip of poisoned champagne.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—5. Uprising
  5/6Mr Finchley leads a village uprising and gains a travelling companion.
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Back From Holiday
  1/20After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. From October 1956.
3. 19:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand
  2/4Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.
4. 19:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—8. Marseille
  8/10A chance encounter in Marseille raises doubts about Eilidh’s life.
5. 19:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—8. Discovery
  8/10When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him.
6. 20:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
7. 20:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Still Crazy
  1/6Patrick wonders who Green Day are, and Joe turns into a doting daddy.
8. 21:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—1. Attraction
  1/3The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.
9. 22:00
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 5, 1. The Sense of an Abrupt Ending
  1/4Changes of government, global power struggles and making up gossip for a living
10. 22:30
  Alice's Wunderland—Series 2, The Future
  3/4A trip to the place where thoughts turn to the future and all that it could bring.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Jess Robinson 3/3
  Jon Holmes once again chats to Dead Ringers impressionist, Jess Robinson.
12. 23:00
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4John Hegley, Barbara Nice, Andrew Lawrence and Scouting for Girls join Arthur Smith.
13. 23:30
  Masala FM—Episode 2
  2/6Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Viral
  Why do some fake history stories get widely shared on social media?
2. 01:00
  Some Mother's Son—1. Tip-Off
  1/6Ecology journalist Andy faces a bizarre confrontation with what he hates most in the world
3. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide, 1. Rosemary
  1/3Young debutante Rosemary dies after a sip of poisoned champagne.
4. 02:00
  Mr Finchley Takes the Road—5. Uprising
  5/6Mr Finchley leads a village uprising and gains a travelling companion.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Back From Holiday
  1/20After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. From October 1956.
6. 03:00
  Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Jo Brand
  2/4Jo Brand talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life through the cars she has known.
7. 03:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—8. Marseille
  8/10A chance encounter in Marseille raises doubts about Eilidh’s life.
8. 03:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—8. Discovery
  8/10When Richardson finally returns home, a startling discovery awaits him.
9. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
10. 04:30
  All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Still Crazy
  1/6Patrick wonders who Green Day are, and Joe turns into a doting daddy.
11. 05:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—1. Attraction
  1/3The alluring Gwendolen is the object of several affections in this 1876 classic.

Thursday 13 March 2025