BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 15 April 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Tingle Factor—Dudley Moore
  The comedian talks to Jeremy Nicholas about the music that stirs his emotions.
2. 00:30
  The Business of Music with Matt Everitt—1. The Pirate Ship
  1/2Matt Everitt explores the key decisions that transformed the record industry.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 2, 6. The Moment of Truth
  6/6Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care?
4. 01:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—1. Mr Policeman and the Cook
  1/5PC Brady has an astonishing deathbed confession to make.
5. 02:00
  Second Holmes—4. The Case of the Shadowed Minister
  4/6The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson help an MP who claims he's being followed.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Economist
  5/13Fuming Harold decides the business needs some bite.
7. 03:00
  On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter
  4/4Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics.
8. 03:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—6. Bootlegger
  6/10Nick is helpless watching Gatsby. Can you repeat the past?
9. 03:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—1. To Chicago
  1/151899. 18 year old Caroline Meeber travels to Chicago seeking her fortune.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists.
11. 04:30
  The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
  6/6The comedian ponders the journey of life to adulthood.
12. 05:00
  A New Way of Living by Martyn Wade
  Visiting friends make a couple see their own marriage in a new light.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Titania's Town by Peter Hollywood
  A magical story about aging and unwanted pests.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
2. 06:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—2. Miss Jeromette and the Clergyman
  2/5Stephen Wheatmeal is to take holy orders, but what should he do about his mistress?
3. 07:00
  To the Manor Born—The Grapevine
  2/10Audrey tries to fool Devere that she's holidayed abroad.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
  15/26Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
5. 08:00
  A Month of June—2. Lost and Found
  2/4June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.
6. 08:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—7. True Feelings
  7/10Gatsby finally confronts Tom with his true feelings for Daisy.
7. 08:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—2. Desperate Times
  2/15Carrie faces hardships. Willl she succumb to Drouet’s offer of help and lodgings?
8. 09:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 10, 2. Love on the Spectrum
  2/6A long drive home gives David the chance to think - and try fast food.
9. 09:30
  Macbeth Remixed—2. Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess?
  2/5What was Lady Macbeth really like?
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Nicene creed 4 - For our sake - … under Pontius Pilate
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Seth Pinnock.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Liz Carr and Kate Williams
  Liz Carr and Kate Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
12. 10:30
  The Business of Music with Matt Everitt—2. The Stream Age
  2/2Matt Everitt explores the key decisions that transformed the record industry.
13. 11:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
14. 11:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—2. Miss Jeromette and the Clergyman
  2/5Stephen Wheatmeal is to take holy orders, but what should he do about his mistress?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  To the Manor Born—The Grapevine
  2/10Audrey tries to fool Devere that she's holidayed abroad.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
  15/26Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
3. 13:00
  A Month of June—2. Lost and Found
  2/4June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.
4. 13:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—7. True Feelings
  7/10Gatsby finally confronts Tom with his true feelings for Daisy.
5. 13:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—2. Desperate Times
  2/15Carrie faces hardships. Willl she succumb to Drouet’s offer of help and lodgings?
6. 14:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
7. 14:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Ronnie decides to run for parliament and Nick finally resolves his relationship.
8. 15:00
  One Day by Helen Cross
  1932. First night nerves for the opening of Stratford’s Shakespeare theatre.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Water Duppy by Kandace Siobhan Walker
  A mysterious factory is promising jobs and perfect happiness.
10. 16:00
  A Good Read—Liz Carr and Kate Williams
  Liz Carr and Kate Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
11. 16:30
  The Business of Music with Matt Everitt—2. The Stream Age
  2/2Matt Everitt explores the key decisions that transformed the record industry.
12. 17:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
13. 17:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—2. Miss Jeromette and the Clergyman
  2/5Stephen Wheatmeal is to take holy orders, but what should he do about his mistress?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  To the Manor Born—The Grapevine
  2/10Audrey tries to fool Devere that she's holidayed abroad.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
  15/26Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
3. 19:00
  A Month of June—2. Lost and Found
  2/4June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.
4. 19:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—7. True Feelings
  7/10Gatsby finally confronts Tom with his true feelings for Daisy.
5. 19:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—2. Desperate Times
  2/15Carrie faces hardships. Willl she succumb to Drouet’s offer of help and lodgings?
6. 20:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
7. 20:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Ronnie decides to run for parliament and Nick finally resolves his relationship.
8. 21:00
  One Day by Helen Cross
  1932. First night nerves for the opening of Stratford’s Shakespeare theatre.
9. 21:45
  Short Works—Water Duppy by Kandace Siobhan Walker
  A mysterious factory is promising jobs and perfect happiness.
10. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 10, 2. Love on the Spectrum
  2/6A long drive home gives David the chance to think - and try fast food.
11. 22:30
  The Young Postmen—C'est la Legion
  2/6The posties organise a party, but end up in Africa with a Hollywood star.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Night 1/3
  Comedian Harriet Kemsley chats to fellow comedian Ed Night.
13. 23:00
  The Mark Steel Solution—Series 1, People Should Start School at 35
  4/6Radical proposals to improve our lives with the comedian's education shake-up.
14. 23:30
  Seekers—Series 2, So What Did I Miss?
  1/6Stuart is back from the USA - with big changes while he was away.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Liz Carr and Kate Williams
  Liz Carr and Kate Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
2. 00:30
  The Business of Music with Matt Everitt—2. The Stream Age
  2/2Matt Everitt explores the key decisions that transformed the record industry.
3. 01:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—1. Stranger
  1/4Recently divorced Robert Forester is attracted to a stranger in Pennsylvania.
4. 01:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—2. Miss Jeromette and the Clergyman
  2/5Stephen Wheatmeal is to take holy orders, but what should he do about his mistress?
5. 02:00
  To the Manor Born—The Grapevine
  2/10Audrey tries to fool Devere that she's holidayed abroad.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
  15/26Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
7. 03:00
  A Month of June—2. Lost and Found
  2/4June Whitfield is a retired politician engaging with TV.
8. 03:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—7. True Feelings
  7/10Gatsby finally confronts Tom with his true feelings for Daisy.
9. 03:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—2. Desperate Times
  2/15Carrie faces hardships. Willl she succumb to Drouet’s offer of help and lodgings?
10. 04:00
  Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
11. 04:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Ronnie decides to run for parliament and Nick finally resolves his relationship.
12. 05:00
  One Day by Helen Cross
  1932. First night nerves for the opening of Stratford’s Shakespeare theatre.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Water Duppy by Kandace Siobhan Walker
  A mysterious factory is promising jobs and perfect happiness.

Wednesday 16 April 2025