BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 28 May 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Scarlett Curtis and Catherine Bohart
  Scarlett Curtis and Catherine Bohart talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  Wired Love
  Wired Love, published in 1879, is a story of long-distance love over the telegraph wire.
3. 01:00
  The Rivals—Series 3, 1. Max Carrados: The Knight's Cross Signal Problem
  1/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival, blind detective Max Carrados.
4. 01:30
  VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 2. The Lion's Den
  2/6Private eye VI Warshawski's investigation into a girl's death drags her into gangland.
5. 02:00
  To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Home
  8/10When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 7, The Africa Ship Canal
  23/26Can Neddie compete his task as the engineer for a new canal across Africa?
7. 03:00
  Bad Salsa—Series 1, The Shorefest Redemption
  4/4Three women embrace Bad Salsa, where everybody knows your name, but not your prognosis.
8. 03:30
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—2. The Subject of Marriage
  2/10Clowance Poldark broaches the topic of marriage with her parents.
9. 03:45
  Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 7. The Due Date
  7/15Kirsten's position in the Danish court gets ever more precarious.
10. 04:00
  It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Angus Deayton plays host to Will Self, Arthur Smith, Sara Pascoe and Gyles Brandreth.
11. 04:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Countess Natasha and the Red Menace
  5/6With PM Harold Macmillan set to appear, a spy infiltrates the futuristic radio soap.
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—The Wedding Vortex by Elizabeth Lewis
  When Esther starts to plan her wedding, she discovers her choices might not be her own.
13. 05:45
  The Mason's Coin by Patrick Carroll
  A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery behind a wall.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Rivals—Series 3, 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot
  2/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck.
2. 06:30
  VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 3. The Monkfish Files
  3/6An anti-abortion riot breaks out as private eye VI Warshawski's murder probe continues.
3. 07:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Dog Eat Dog
  4/6Underachiever Giles hits on a money-making scam. Stars Richard E Grant.
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
5. 08:00
  Ankle Tag—Series 3, Doppelganger
  5/6Bob can't believe his eyes as he meets his spitting image, whilst Alice treads the boards.
6. 08:30
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—3. A Visit to the Theatre
  3/10Clowance and Jeremy are invited by their cousin to the theatre in Truro.
7. 08:45
  Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 8. Banishment
  8/15Can King Christian forgive Kirsten's amour?
8. 09:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, Lindsey Santoro, Jay Lafferty, Barry Dodds and Brennan Reece
  Brennan Reece, Lindsey Santoro, Barry Dodds, and Jay Lafferty join Angela Barnes.
9. 09:30
  The Rise and Fall of the Antique—3. Post-war Portobello
  Travis Elborough charts the rise and fall of the antique, focusing on the 1960s.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Ascension Day - Commissioning - Preparing a place
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Haydon Spenceley.
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Dispatches from the Food Front
  Derek Cooper recalls memorable moments with The Food Programme.
12. 11:00
  The Rivals—Series 3, 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot
  2/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck.
13. 11:30
  VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 3. The Monkfish Files
  3/6An anti-abortion riot breaks out as private eye VI Warshawski's murder probe continues.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Dog Eat Dog
  4/6Underachiever Giles hits on a money-making scam. Stars Richard E Grant.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
3. 13:00
  Ankle Tag—Series 3, Doppelganger
  5/6Bob can't believe his eyes as he meets his spitting image, whilst Alice treads the boards.
4. 13:30
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—3. A Visit to the Theatre
  3/10Clowance and Jeremy are invited by their cousin to the theatre in Truro.
5. 13:45
  Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 8. Banishment
  8/15Can King Christian forgive Kirsten's amour?
6. 14:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
7. 14:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
8. 15:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions
  1/3Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.
9. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Dispatches from the Food Front
  Derek Cooper recalls memorable moments with The Food Programme.
10. 17:00
  The Rivals—Series 3, 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot
  2/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck.
11. 17:30
  VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 3. The Monkfish Files
  3/6An anti-abortion riot breaks out as private eye VI Warshawski's murder probe continues.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Dog Eat Dog
  4/6Underachiever Giles hits on a money-making scam. Stars Richard E Grant.
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
3. 19:00
  Ankle Tag—Series 3, Doppelganger
  5/6Bob can't believe his eyes as he meets his spitting image, whilst Alice treads the boards.
4. 19:30
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—3. A Visit to the Theatre
  3/10Clowance and Jeremy are invited by their cousin to the theatre in Truro.
5. 19:45
  Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 8. Banishment
  8/15Can King Christian forgive Kirsten's amour?
6. 20:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
7. 20:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
8. 21:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions
  1/3Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.
9. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, Lindsey Santoro, Jay Lafferty, Barry Dodds and Brennan Reece
  Brennan Reece, Lindsey Santoro, Barry Dodds, and Jay Lafferty join Angela Barnes.
10. 22:30
  Alice's Wunderland—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4A panto adventure in the Poundland of magical realms. Stars Alice Lowe and Marcia Warren.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Joz Norris 3/3
  In the Comedy Club tonight, comedian Andrew O'Neill talks to fellow comedian Joz Norris.
12. 23:00
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6European onion threat. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour
13. 23:30
  The Skewer—Series 13, Liability Lineker and The Eurovision Fishing Rights Contest.
  6/6Jon Holmes remixes the news into a satirical current affairs comedy concept album.
14. 23:45
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/7Food campaigner Jack Spratt and the Tooth Fairy debate the nation's nutrition.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Dispatches from the Food Front
  Derek Cooper recalls memorable moments with The Food Programme.
2. 01:00
  The Rivals—Series 3, 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot
  2/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck.
3. 01:30
  VI Warshawski—Bitter Medicine, 3. The Monkfish Files
  3/6An anti-abortion riot breaks out as private eye VI Warshawski's murder probe continues.
4. 02:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Dog Eat Dog
  4/6Underachiever Giles hits on a money-making scam. Stars Richard E Grant.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
  15/20Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
6. 03:00
  Ankle Tag—Series 3, Doppelganger
  5/6Bob can't believe his eyes as he meets his spitting image, whilst Alice treads the boards.
7. 03:30
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—3. A Visit to the Theatre
  3/10Clowance and Jeremy are invited by their cousin to the theatre in Truro.
8. 03:45
  Rose Tremain—Music and Silence, 8. Banishment
  8/15Can King Christian forgive Kirsten's amour?
9. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
10. 04:30
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Tommy and Sheila try to sort out their son Murray.
11. 05:00
  Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope—1. Suspicions
  1/3Samuel Dockwrath sets out to prove his suspicions over the inheritance of Orley Farm.

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