BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 23 June 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Dear Brutus by JM Barrie
  In a magic wood, a second chance awaits people who’ve taken a wrong turn in life.
2. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Brian Cox CBE
  Actor Brian Cox is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
3. 01:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
  The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
4. 02:00
  Poetry Extra—Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path
  Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
5. 02:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2In 1974, Gerty Freely writes a memoir for her daughter, recalling life in 1914 Russia.
6. 03:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Penelope Wilton
  Actress Penelope Wilton chooses tracks by Charles Trenet and Erroll Garner.
7. 03:50
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2Rosemary reacts when she discovers her mother's version of their family history.
8. 05:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/7Frankie visits the house where he was born and prepares for a royal visit.
9. 05:30
  Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite
  6/6A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 5. Breakwater House
  5/8The Temples are warned that they face grave danger.
2. 06:30
  After Eden—1. The Keys of the Kingdom
  1/6Elaine Metcalfe is the new vicar of Pontvale, but has little idea of what to expect...
3. 07:00
  The Pasadenas' Almanac—The Mysterious Affair at Harrogate
  2/6The Pasadena Roof Orchestra's take on Agatha Christie's 1926 disappearance.
4. 07:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
  2/8Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 08:00
  On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming
  4/4Ben’s not getting anywhere with Morwenna-May.
6. 08:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—6. Socialisation Capsule
  6/10Sonya helps with the Socialisation Capsule and the commune seek news.
7. 08:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—6. Celia Leaves Home
  6/10Rosemary continues reading her mother's private account of their family history.
8. 09:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 4. Citizen's Arrest
  4/6When is it ok to take the law into your own hands?
9. 09:30
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Neville Chamberlain's Umbrella
  1/5Sir David Cannadine explores the changing image of Neville Chamberlain's umbrella.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—The Life of Lambeth Palace - Worship
  A week-long series of services exploring the life and ministry of Lambeth Palace in London
11. 10:00
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Cryer
  Barry Cryer shares some memories with tales of Willie Rushton and Alan Bennett.
12. 10:30
  Drawn To Be Wild
  Jenny Eclair explores the world of outrageous animated ladies and the censors.
13. 11:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 5. Breakwater House
  5/8The Temples are warned that they face grave danger.
14. 11:30
  After Eden—1. The Keys of the Kingdom
  1/6Elaine Metcalfe is the new vicar of Pontvale, but has little idea of what to expect...
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Pasadenas' Almanac—The Mysterious Affair at Harrogate
  2/6The Pasadena Roof Orchestra's take on Agatha Christie's 1926 disappearance.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
  2/8Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.
3. 13:00
  On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming
  4/4Ben’s not getting anywhere with Morwenna-May.
4. 13:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—6. Socialisation Capsule
  6/10Sonya helps with the Socialisation Capsule and the commune seek news.
5. 13:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—6. Celia Leaves Home
  6/10Rosemary continues reading her mother's private account of their family history.
6. 14:00
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 2
  2/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.
7. 14:30
  Hidden Treasures—An Alternative To Suicide by Stephen Gallagher
  A 22nd century corporation’s highly-developed computerised human machine fights back
8. 16:00
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Cryer
  Barry Cryer shares some memories with tales of Willie Rushton and Alan Bennett.
9. 16:30
  Drawn To Be Wild
  Jenny Eclair explores the world of outrageous animated ladies and the censors.
10. 17:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 5. Breakwater House
  5/8The Temples are warned that they face grave danger.
11. 17:30
  After Eden—1. The Keys of the Kingdom
  1/6Elaine Metcalfe is the new vicar of Pontvale, but has little idea of what to expect...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Pasadenas' Almanac—The Mysterious Affair at Harrogate
  2/6The Pasadena Roof Orchestra's take on Agatha Christie's 1926 disappearance.
2. 18:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
  2/8Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.
3. 19:00
  On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming
  4/4Ben’s not getting anywhere with Morwenna-May.
4. 19:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—6. Socialisation Capsule
  6/10Sonya helps with the Socialisation Capsule and the commune seek news.
5. 19:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—6. Celia Leaves Home
  6/10Rosemary continues reading her mother's private account of their family history.
6. 20:00
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 2
  2/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.
7. 20:30
  Hidden Treasures—An Alternative To Suicide by Stephen Gallagher
  A 22nd century corporation’s highly-developed computerised human machine fights back
8. 22:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 4. Citizen's Arrest
  4/6When is it ok to take the law into your own hands?
9. 22:30
  Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Personality
  3/4Helen Keen ponders why we have a personality.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Alfie Moore 2/3
  Jon Holmes has another chat with the copper turned comedian, Alfie Moore.
11. 23:00
  Dead Ringers—Series 26, Episode 2. De-escalation and nuclear proliferation
  2/6The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news.
12. 23:30
  Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Beautiful England
  2/6As Satan sets out to prove England is the worst nation, Scumspawn tackles a lager lout.
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Late
1. 00:00
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Cryer
  Barry Cryer shares some memories with tales of Willie Rushton and Alan Bennett.
2. 00:30
  Drawn To Be Wild
  Jenny Eclair explores the world of outrageous animated ladies and the censors.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 5. Breakwater House
  5/8The Temples are warned that they face grave danger.
4. 01:30
  After Eden—1. The Keys of the Kingdom
  1/6Elaine Metcalfe is the new vicar of Pontvale, but has little idea of what to expect...
5. 02:00
  The Pasadenas' Almanac—The Mysterious Affair at Harrogate
  2/6The Pasadena Roof Orchestra's take on Agatha Christie's 1926 disappearance.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
  2/8Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders. Adapted from BBC TV.
7. 03:00
  On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming
  4/4Ben’s not getting anywhere with Morwenna-May.
8. 03:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—6. Socialisation Capsule
  6/10Sonya helps with the Socialisation Capsule and the commune seek news.
9. 03:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—6. Celia Leaves Home
  6/10Rosemary continues reading her mother's private account of their family history.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 2
  2/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.
11. 04:30
  Hidden Treasures—An Alternative To Suicide by Stephen Gallagher
  A 22nd century corporation’s highly-developed computerised human machine fights back

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