BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 13 March 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Some Mother's Son—2. Mixed Up
  2/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith escape the impact a big business take-over battle?
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide, 2. All Souls' Day
  2/3One year on from Rosemary's death, her widower George can't accept that it was suicide.
3. 07:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—A Man's Best Friend is His Cosh
  5/6Bertie and Aunt Dahlia land in another pickle. Stars Richard Briers.
4. 07:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up
  4/6When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed.
5. 08:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Voices
  3/4Hearing a random voice over their father's radio ham equipment upsets Lesley.
6. 08:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—9. The Iles d'Or
  9/10Colin’s long-standing desire to visit the Iles d’Or has devastating consequences.
7. 08:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—9. Catch-up
  9/10Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—13/03/2025
  Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions
9. 09:30
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—4. Animal Magnetism
  Francine Stock explores Franz Mesmer and the charismatic healing power of suggestibility.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Nicene Creed - Begotten not made
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sharon Grenham-Thompson.
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Sir Edward Elgar
  Charity founder Marjorie Wallace chooses composer Edward Elgar.
12. 10:30
  Roger's Rabbits
  Roger Law takes a look at the 'fancy': the wonderful world of show rabbits
13. 11:00
  Some Mother's Son—2. Mixed Up
  2/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith escape the impact a big business take-over battle?
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide, 2. All Souls' Day
  2/3One year on from Rosemary's death, her widower George can't accept that it was suicide.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—A Man's Best Friend is His Cosh
  5/6Bertie and Aunt Dahlia land in another pickle. Stars Richard Briers.
2. 12:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up
  4/6When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed.
3. 13:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Voices
  3/4Hearing a random voice over their father's radio ham equipment upsets Lesley.
4. 13:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—9. The Iles d'Or
  9/10Colin’s long-standing desire to visit the Iles d’Or has devastating consequences.
5. 13:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—9. Catch-up
  9/10Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie.
6. 14:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
7. 14:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
  6/6Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
8. 15:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—2. Marriage
  2/3Gwendolen is married to Grandcourt, while Daniel tries to trace Mirah's father.
9. 16:00
  Great Lives—Sir Edward Elgar
  Charity founder Marjorie Wallace chooses composer Edward Elgar.
10. 16:30
  Roger's Rabbits
  Roger Law takes a look at the 'fancy': the wonderful world of show rabbits
11. 17:00
  Some Mother's Son—2. Mixed Up
  2/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith escape the impact a big business take-over battle?
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide, 2. All Souls' Day
  2/3One year on from Rosemary's death, her widower George can't accept that it was suicide.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—A Man's Best Friend is His Cosh
  5/6Bertie and Aunt Dahlia land in another pickle. Stars Richard Briers.
2. 18:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up
  4/6When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed.
3. 19:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Voices
  3/4Hearing a random voice over their father's radio ham equipment upsets Lesley.
4. 19:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—9. The Iles d'Or
  9/10Colin’s long-standing desire to visit the Iles d’Or has devastating consequences.
5. 19:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—9. Catch-up
  9/10Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie.
6. 20:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
7. 20:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
  6/6Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
8. 21:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—2. Marriage
  2/3Gwendolen is married to Grandcourt, while Daniel tries to trace Mirah's father.
9. 22:00
  P.O.V.—Series 1, 6. Invest in English football!
  6/6Every Oasis song ever, and why you should invest in English football.
10. 22:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Restaurants
  1/6Comedian Adam Bloom sets out to investigate bad customer service.
11. 22:45
  Knocker—Privinvasionacy
  1/6Market researcher Ian Dunn seeks the opinions of a hostile public.
12. 23:00
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Eavesdropping on animals and Planet Dull. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour.
13. 23:30
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Mel and Vicki encounter a flight simulator offering more than flying lessons.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Sir Edward Elgar
  Charity founder Marjorie Wallace chooses composer Edward Elgar.
2. 00:30
  Roger's Rabbits
  Roger Law takes a look at the 'fancy': the wonderful world of show rabbits
3. 01:00
  Some Mother's Son—2. Mixed Up
  2/6Can ecology journalist Andy Smith escape the impact a big business take-over battle?
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide, 2. All Souls' Day
  2/3One year on from Rosemary's death, her widower George can't accept that it was suicide.
5. 02:00
  Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit—A Man's Best Friend is His Cosh
  5/6Bertie and Aunt Dahlia land in another pickle. Stars Richard Briers.
6. 02:30
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Pick Up
  4/6When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed.
7. 03:00
  Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Voices
  3/4Hearing a random voice over their father's radio ham equipment upsets Lesley.
8. 03:30
  Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame—9. The Iles d'Or
  9/10Colin’s long-standing desire to visit the Iles d’Or has devastating consequences.
9. 03:45
  Love for Lydia by HE Bates—9. Catch-up
  9/10Visiting Lydia in the sanatorium, Richardson catches up on events with Blackie.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
11. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
  6/6Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
12. 05:00
  Daniel Deronda by George Eliot—2. Marriage
  2/3Gwendolen is married to Grandcourt, while Daniel tries to trace Mirah's father.

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