BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 18 March 2025

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Comic to Comic—Series 2, Julia Morris
  6/7The Australian stand-up chats to Bruce Morton about her British stage career.
2. 00:30
  Batman and Ethan
  Ethan, a 10-year-old blind boy and gifted musician, learns echolocation.
3. 01:00
  Some Mother's Son—4. Danger
  4/6As the takeover battle intensifies journalist Andy is in danger
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 1. Suspicious Death
  1/4The amateur sleuth gets embroiled in a suspicious death at the BBC...
5. 02:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Son Murray worries tubby Tommy and Sheila have more rolls than roles.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Offer
  1/13As the rag and bone men argue, Harold is set to walk out.
7. 03:00
  Cleaning Up—4. Surprise
  4/4Sitcom about a group of night-time cleaners in Manchester. Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh
8. 03:30
  The Betjeman Letters—1. 1924 to 1929: The Early Years
  1/5Teaching traumas and critique of a Leamington Spa guide are grist to John Betjeman's mill.
9. 03:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. Moving On
  1/20Orphan Becky and her friend Amelia both leave school. Narrated by Stephen Fry.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 12
  12/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton and Tony Hawks.
11. 04:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Shopping
  3/6The comedian shares his thoughts on money and shopping. Stand-up and sketches.
12. 05:00
  A Suit of Lights by David Napthine
  Madrid 1934. Spain faces civil war. A man writes an elegy for a fallen matador.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Progress by Jo Lloyd
  A couple are at odds over their rural house.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Some Mother's Son—5. Capture
  5/6As journalist Andy Smith discovers who is smuggling uranium, his life is at risk.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
3. 07:00
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Jabeen has a stormy appearance on cable TV, prompting a girlie night.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
  10/26Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
5. 08:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 2. Jeff Capes Five Egger
  2/4Has Dave crossed a line when he tries to befriend his food delivery driver?
6. 08:30
  The Betjeman Letters—2. 1932 to 1937: Literature and Love
  2/5Marriage, the Essex countryside and TS Eliot: more life and times of the wordsmith.
7. 08:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting
  2/20Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin.
8. 09:00
  Yesterday in Parliament—18/03/2025
  The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
9. 09:30
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—7. The Best to You Each Morning
  Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Nicene creed - for us and for our salvation
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Azariah France Williams.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O'Neill
  Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O’Neill join Harriett Gilbert to chat about favourite books.
12. 10:30
  Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle
  How Tarzan has enjoyed 100 years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.
13. 11:00
  Some Mother's Son—5. Capture
  5/6As journalist Andy Smith discovers who is smuggling uranium, his life is at risk.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Jabeen has a stormy appearance on cable TV, prompting a girlie night.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
  10/26Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
3. 13:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 2. Jeff Capes Five Egger
  2/4Has Dave crossed a line when he tries to befriend his food delivery driver?
4. 13:30
  The Betjeman Letters—2. 1932 to 1937: Literature and Love
  2/5Marriage, the Essex countryside and TS Eliot: more life and times of the wordsmith.
5. 13:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting
  2/20Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin.
6. 14:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
7. 14:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Despite a hole in the roof, life is fine - until a very unwelcome guest returns.
8. 15:00
  The Hydro by Ronald Frame—Series 2, 1. The Return
  1/4Fee Drummond battles to come to terms with her husband’s return from the dead.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Hunter's Bog by Carol Farrelly
  A young girl plans to flee her claustrophobic life.
10. 16:00
  A Good Read—Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O'Neill
  Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O’Neill join Harriett Gilbert to chat about favourite books.
11. 16:30
  Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle
  How Tarzan has enjoyed 100 years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.
12. 17:00
  Some Mother's Son—5. Capture
  5/6As journalist Andy Smith discovers who is smuggling uranium, his life is at risk.
13. 17:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Jabeen has a stormy appearance on cable TV, prompting a girlie night.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
  10/26Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
3. 19:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 2. Jeff Capes Five Egger
  2/4Has Dave crossed a line when he tries to befriend his food delivery driver?
4. 19:30
  The Betjeman Letters—2. 1932 to 1937: Literature and Love
  2/5Marriage, the Essex countryside and TS Eliot: more life and times of the wordsmith.
5. 19:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting
  2/20Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin.
6. 20:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
7. 20:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Despite a hole in the roof, life is fine - until a very unwelcome guest returns.
8. 21:00
  The Hydro by Ronald Frame—Series 2, 1. The Return
  1/4Fee Drummond battles to come to terms with her husband’s return from the dead.
9. 21:45
  Short Works—Hunter's Bog by Carol Farrelly
  A young girl plans to flee her claustrophobic life.
10. 22:00
  Heresy—Series 13, Episode 4
  4/6Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
11. 22:30
  The Penny Dreadfuls—More Brothers Faversham, Maximillian Faversham
  2/4The story of Victorian Britain's greatest horror writer.
12. 23:00
  Date With Fate—Love Bites
  4/4Martin's proposal to his girlfriend does not go according to plan.
13. 23:15
  Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Shooting Party
  4/4The elderly Scotsmen assist the laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors.
14. 23:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
  1/4Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O'Neill
  Anne-Marie Duff and Louise O’Neill join Harriett Gilbert to chat about favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle
  How Tarzan has enjoyed 100 years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.
3. 01:00
  Some Mother's Son—5. Capture
  5/6As journalist Andy Smith discovers who is smuggling uranium, his life is at risk.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
5. 02:00
  Girlies—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Jabeen has a stormy appearance on cable TV, prompting a girlie night.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
  10/26Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
7. 03:00
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 2. Jeff Capes Five Egger
  2/4Has Dave crossed a line when he tries to befriend his food delivery driver?
8. 03:30
  The Betjeman Letters—2. 1932 to 1937: Literature and Love
  2/5Marriage, the Essex countryside and TS Eliot: more life and times of the wordsmith.
9. 03:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. Plotting
  2/20Ambitious Becky awaits a marriage proposal, while Amelia meets old friend Dobbin.
10. 04:00
  Booked—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Roger McGough.
11. 04:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Despite a hole in the roof, life is fine - until a very unwelcome guest returns.
12. 05:00
  The Hydro by Ronald Frame—Series 2, 1. The Return
  1/4Fee Drummond battles to come to terms with her husband’s return from the dead.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Hunter's Bog by Carol Farrelly
  A young girl plans to flee her claustrophobic life.

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