BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 18 April 2025

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Albert Einstein
  Scientist and broadcaster Kathy Sykes chooses the iconic physicist, Albert Einstein.
2. 00:30
  The Goddess of English
  Zareer Masani on why Indians worship English as a goddess who can free them from poverty.
3. 01:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—3. Determination
  3/4After Robert and Greg fight over Jenny, ex-fiance Greg will stop at nothing to her back.
4. 01:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—4. Miss Bertha and the Yankee
  4/5An Englishman and an American are rivals for the affections of a beautiful heiress.
5. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 3, Here Comes the Judge
  4/6Ex-con Terry is asked to be a school fancy dress judge, but can he make up with Sandra?
6. 02:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, The Entente Cordiale
  3/10A plan for cross-channel station-twinning soon hits the buffers!
7. 03:00
  Plum House—Series 3, 4. Grace and Favour
  4/6Manager Tom rents out Peter's flat at the museum, and unexpectedly, love is in the air.
8. 03:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—9. Fresh Tragedy
  9/10Gatsby fails to convince Daisy - as fresh tragedy arrives.
9. 03:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—4. New Passion
  4/15Hurstwood's passion for Carrie grows, whilst his wife needles him.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 2. University of St Andrews
  2/6Three students from the University of St Andrews take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  No Commitments—Series 13, A Voice From the Past
  4/6Charlotte's love life takes a twist, while Emily must fend off more baby name questions.
12. 05:00
  David Pownall—Assassins, 2. A Mere Five Thousand Pounds
  2/3How a timber merchant shot prime minister Spencer Perceval dead.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—A Little Lay-Off by Candy Neubert
  A woman watches Arsenal on TV in her favourite pub.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—4. Revenge
  4/4Jenny's tragic death has left Robert broken, but her ex-fiance Greg is bent on revenge.
2. 06:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—5. Miss Morris and the Stranger
  5/5A governess is the recipient of a generous legacy. Victorian mystery with Ronald Pickup.
3. 07:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Gooseberries and Fools
  2/6Can a relationship with an ex-pupil be the best thing for Izzy?
4. 07:30
  Ken Dodd's Easter Special
  Spring is in the air! Doddy is in Leeds entertaining at Easter!
5. 08:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 3
  3/4Playwright Michael Frayn’s masterfully comic ideas portrayed by a stellar ensemble.
6. 08:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—10. Aftermath
  10/10Tragedy has struck, leaving Nick struggling to find mourners...
7. 08:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—5. Deception
  5/15When Carrie mentions marriage, will Hurstwood reveal he's already wed?
8. 09:00
  Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 3
  3/6Granny Kumar chats to Ayesha Hazerika and Anita Rani.
9. 09:30
  Macbeth Remixed—5. The Political Spinning of Macbeth
  5/5How was Macbeth’s story distorted by politics?
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Good Friday from Bishopthorpe, York
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Archbishop of York.
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Beethoven's Ode to Joy
  John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.
12. 10:30
  The Secret Power of Trees
  Ian Marchant explores The Secret Power of Trees
13. 11:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—4. Revenge
  4/4Jenny's tragic death has left Robert broken, but her ex-fiance Greg is bent on revenge.
14. 11:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—5. Miss Morris and the Stranger
  5/5A governess is the recipient of a generous legacy. Victorian mystery with Ronald Pickup.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Gooseberries and Fools
  2/6Can a relationship with an ex-pupil be the best thing for Izzy?
2. 12:30
  Ken Dodd's Easter Special
  Spring is in the air! Doddy is in Leeds entertaining at Easter!
3. 13:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 3
  3/4Playwright Michael Frayn’s masterfully comic ideas portrayed by a stellar ensemble.
4. 13:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—10. Aftermath
  10/10Tragedy has struck, leaving Nick struggling to find mourners...
5. 13:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—5. Deception
  5/15When Carrie mentions marriage, will Hurstwood reveal he's already wed?
6. 14:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair.
7. 14:30
  1835—The Reluctant Aristocrat
  3/4Belport tries to prove he is not a toff but instead starts the world's first rail strike.
8. 15:00
  David Pownall—Assassins, 3. Sic Semper Tyrannis
  3/3What was behind John Wilkes Booth shooting US President Abraham Lincoln dead?
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Every Second Saturday by Rachael Fulton
  A man rails against a custody settlement. Hard-hitting short story.
10. 16:00
  Soul Music—Beethoven's Ode to Joy
  John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.
11. 16:30
  The Secret Power of Trees
  Ian Marchant explores The Secret Power of Trees
12. 17:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—4. Revenge
  4/4Jenny's tragic death has left Robert broken, but her ex-fiance Greg is bent on revenge.
13. 17:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—5. Miss Morris and the Stranger
  5/5A governess is the recipient of a generous legacy. Victorian mystery with Ronald Pickup.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Gooseberries and Fools
  2/6Can a relationship with an ex-pupil be the best thing for Izzy?
2. 18:30
  Ken Dodd's Easter Special
  Spring is in the air! Doddy is in Leeds entertaining at Easter!
3. 19:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 3
  3/4Playwright Michael Frayn’s masterfully comic ideas portrayed by a stellar ensemble.
4. 19:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—10. Aftermath
  10/10Tragedy has struck, leaving Nick struggling to find mourners...
5. 19:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—5. Deception
  5/15When Carrie mentions marriage, will Hurstwood reveal he's already wed?
6. 20:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair.
7. 20:30
  1835—The Reluctant Aristocrat
  3/4Belport tries to prove he is not a toff but instead starts the world's first rail strike.
8. 21:00
  David Pownall—Assassins, 3. Sic Semper Tyrannis
  3/3What was behind John Wilkes Booth shooting US President Abraham Lincoln dead?
9. 21:45
  Short Works—Every Second Saturday by Rachael Fulton
  A man rails against a custody settlement. Hard-hitting short story.
10. 22:00
  Call Jonathan Pie—Series 2, 3. Arise Sir Roger
  Roger's desperate to stop Pie giving Britain’s most famous family a right royal kicking.
11. 22:30
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Sketch show with Stoneybridge Town Council, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Night 3/3
  Comedian Harriet Kemsley chats again to fellow comedian Ed Night.
13. 23:00
  Sarah Keyworth - Are you a Boy or a Girl?—Series 1, Top Man
  4/4Sarah discusses being comfortable with who she is, Ireland and rock star P!nk.
14. 23:15
  Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 2, These Boots Are Made For Working
  4/4Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition.
15. 23:30
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Talking coins and cows with Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Beethoven's Ode to Joy
  John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield on the impact of Beethoven's Ode to Joy.
2. 00:30
  The Secret Power of Trees
  Ian Marchant explores The Secret Power of Trees
3. 01:00
  The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith—4. Revenge
  4/4Jenny's tragic death has left Robert broken, but her ex-fiance Greg is bent on revenge.
4. 01:30
  Little Novels by Wilkie Collins—5. Miss Morris and the Stranger
  5/5A governess is the recipient of a generous legacy. Victorian mystery with Ronald Pickup.
5. 02:00
  Up the Garden Path—Series 3, Gooseberries and Fools
  2/6Can a relationship with an ex-pupil be the best thing for Izzy?
6. 02:30
  Ken Dodd's Easter Special
  Spring is in the air! Doddy is in Leeds entertaining at Easter!
7. 03:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 3
  3/4Playwright Michael Frayn’s masterfully comic ideas portrayed by a stellar ensemble.
8. 03:30
  The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald—10. Aftermath
  10/10Tragedy has struck, leaving Nick struggling to find mourners...
9. 03:45
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser—5. Deception
  5/15When Carrie mentions marriage, will Hurstwood reveal he's already wed?
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Hugh Dennis, Jon Plowman, Jenny Eclair.
11. 04:30
  1835—The Reluctant Aristocrat
  3/4Belport tries to prove he is not a toff but instead starts the world's first rail strike.
12. 05:00
  David Pownall—Assassins, 3. Sic Semper Tyrannis
  3/3What was behind John Wilkes Booth shooting US President Abraham Lincoln dead?
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Every Second Saturday by Rachael Fulton
  A man rails against a custody settlement. Hard-hitting short story.

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