BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 8 April 2025

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley
  The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions.
2. 00:30
  The Great Gatsby Letters
  F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 1. The Curious Curate
  1/6When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer.
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 6. Concerning Mr Zola
  6/10A lingering scent of perfume may give a vital murder clue...
5. 02:00
  Second Holmes—3. The Case of the Reading Undertaker
  3/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the death of a man by crossbow.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
  4/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 03:00
  On the Rocks—Series 1, Movies
  3/4Morwenna is bored with life on St Martin's, where locals want to protect the post office.
8. 03:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—1. Jay Gatsby
  1/10Nick Carraway moves next door to the mysterious Gatsby.
9. 03:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—16. Trouble
  16/20Rawdon leaves debtors' prison, but more trouble soon follows.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists.
11. 04:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Fear
  5/6The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.
12. 05:00
  The Art Lovers—1. Collecting for Pleasure and Profit by Andrew Sachs
  Barbara has travelled over from America to eye up her daddy's art collection.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
2. 06:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 7. A Woman's Intuition
  7/10Gunfire at a nightclub, and a dying man's confession.
3. 07:00
  To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
  1/10Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Six Charlies in Search of an Author
  13/26Through pages and chapters, Neddie's fate is in the hands of the writer.
5. 08:00
  A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
  1/4June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
6. 08:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—2. Parties
  2/10Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties.
7. 08:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—17. Fight
  17/20Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne.
8. 09:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 10, 1. The Hem of His Garment
  1/6The sometimes savage wit of the American storyteller and trash-picker back on BBC Radio 4.
9. 09:30
  Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 2. Bank, Tobacco and Sex
  2/5Roger continues his journey through Shanghai, visiting a bank museum and a tobacco museum.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Lenten Poetry: Lent
  Priest and poet Laura Darrall journeys through Lent in a week long series on Daily Service
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Ben Miller and Danny Wallace
  Ben Miller and Danny Wallace join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books
12. 10:30
  Bombay Jazz
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
14. 11:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 7. A Woman's Intuition
  7/10Gunfire at a nightclub, and a dying man's confession.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
  1/10Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Six Charlies in Search of an Author
  13/26Through pages and chapters, Neddie's fate is in the hands of the writer.
3. 13:00
  A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
  1/4June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
4. 13:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—2. Parties
  2/10Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties.
5. 13:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—17. Fight
  17/20Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne.
6. 14:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
7. 14:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers.
8. 15:00
  The Art Lovers—2. Cash Me A Portrait by Andrew Sachs
  A portrait left in a will sparks interest when the true artist is revealed....
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Ben Miller and Danny Wallace
  Ben Miller and Danny Wallace join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books
10. 16:30
  Bombay Jazz
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
12. 17:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 7. A Woman's Intuition
  7/10Gunfire at a nightclub, and a dying man's confession.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
  1/10Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Six Charlies in Search of an Author
  13/26Through pages and chapters, Neddie's fate is in the hands of the writer.
3. 19:00
  A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
  1/4June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
4. 19:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—2. Parties
  2/10Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties.
5. 19:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—17. Fight
  17/20Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne.
6. 20:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
7. 20:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers.
8. 21:00
  The Art Lovers—2. Cash Me A Portrait by Andrew Sachs
  A portrait left in a will sparks interest when the true artist is revealed....
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 10, 1. The Hem of His Garment
  1/6The sometimes savage wit of the American storyteller and trash-picker back on BBC Radio 4.
10. 22:30
  The Young Postmen—Tour de France
  1/6Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. Stars Ben Miller.
11. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Solution—Series 1, All Judges Must Be Ex-Convicts
  3/6Radical proposals to improve our lives, with the comedian's legal shake-up.
12. 23:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong
  4/4Joe Lycett welcomes Lloyd Griffith and June Sarpong to share their secret obsessions.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Ben Miller and Danny Wallace
  Ben Miller and Danny Wallace join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books
2. 00:30
  Bombay Jazz
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores a fascinating period of jazz music history in India.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 2. Duck and Cover
  2/6With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead.
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 7. A Woman's Intuition
  7/10Gunfire at a nightclub, and a dying man's confession.
5. 02:00
  To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
  1/10Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Six Charlies in Search of an Author
  13/26Through pages and chapters, Neddie's fate is in the hands of the writer.
7. 03:00
  A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
  1/4June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
8. 03:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—2. Parties
  2/10Nick becomes embroiled in Tom's affair and stories of Gatsby's extravagant parties.
9. 03:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—17. Fight
  17/20Rawdon falters in his resolve to fight a duel with Lord Steyne.
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
11. 04:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers.
12. 05:00
  The Art Lovers—2. Cash Me A Portrait by Andrew Sachs
  A portrait left in a will sparks interest when the true artist is revealed....

Wednesday 9 April 2025