BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 25 June 2025

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Lemn Sissay and Mick Herron
  Lemn Sissay and Mick Herron join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
2. 00:30
  St Pancras Pianos
  Improvisations in music and story from the street pianists at London’s St Pancras Station.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 6. Mainly About Wyman
  6/8The sleuth investigates whether a criminal called The Fence is behind Julia's murder.
4. 01:30
  After Eden—2. Grace and Truth
  2/6The woman vicar's culottes raise parish eyebrows.
5. 02:00
  Winston—Winston Back Home, A Whale of a Time with Chekhov
  2/6Angry Nancy takes action when she hears what the old rogue has been up to.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, Spon
  1/26A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes.
7. 03:00
  A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 1, Tell Me A Story
  4/4Great works of fiction are upended when the comedy trio stumble into the plot.
8. 03:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—7. Life-Changing News
  7/10Gerty has some life-changing news.
9. 03:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—7. Rosemary's Baby
  7/10The three sisters opt for different life choices...
10. 04:00
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
11. 04:30
  Hidden Treasures—Country House Mystery by Guy Meredith
  A hack hired to finish a deceased author’s last book is suspicious over his death.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
  7/8The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
2. 06:30
  After Eden—3. One Flesh
  3/6Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
3. 07:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 2
  2/6Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
5. 08:00
  Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
  2/4A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
6. 08:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—8. Dramatic End
  8/10Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
7. 08:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—8. Births and Deaths
  8/10Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
8. 09:00
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Humanity
  What does it mean to be human?
9. 09:30
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Anthony Eden's Homburg Hat
  3/5David Cannadine explores the changing significance of Anthony Eden's Homburg hat.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—The Life of Lambeth Palace - Community
  A week-long series of services exploring the life and ministry of Lambeth Palace in London
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Close to Home - The Story of Local Radio
  The start of BBC local radio with stations in Leicester, Sheffield and Merseyside.
12. 11:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
  7/8The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
13. 11:30
  After Eden—3. One Flesh
  3/6Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 2
  2/6Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
3. 13:00
  Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
  2/4A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
4. 13:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—8. Dramatic End
  8/10Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
5. 13:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—8. Births and Deaths
  8/10Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
6. 14:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
7. 14:30
  Hidden Treasures—Butterfingers by David Pownall
  One hospital has a novel idea to implement cuts in the Health Service…
8. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Close to Home - The Story of Local Radio
  The start of BBC local radio with stations in Leicester, Sheffield and Merseyside.
9. 17:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
  7/8The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
10. 17:30
  After Eden—3. One Flesh
  3/6Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 2
  2/6Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
3. 19:00
  Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
  2/4A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
4. 19:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—8. Dramatic End
  8/10Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
5. 19:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—8. Births and Deaths
  8/10Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
6. 20:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
7. 20:30
  Hidden Treasures—Butterfingers by David Pownall
  One hospital has a novel idea to implement cuts in the Health Service…
8. 22:00
  Henry Normal: A Normal...—Humanity
  What does it mean to be human?
9. 22:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, Museum of East End Life
  3/6An upturned whelk-shaped heritage centre causes more damage to the comedian's home life.
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Alfie Moore 3/3
  Jon Holmes once again chats to the copper turned comedian, Alfie Moore.
11. 23:00
  The Skivers—Series 3, Michael Winner
  1/5Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun.
12. 23:30
  Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Old age has come to the horses and Marengo is sick. Copenhagen gallops to his side.
13. 23:45
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/7Riot police are called in as the Teddy Bears try to have their picnic.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Close to Home - The Story of Local Radio
  The start of BBC local radio with stations in Leicester, Sheffield and Merseyside.
2. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
  7/8The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
3. 01:30
  After Eden—3. One Flesh
  3/6Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
4. 02:00
  Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 2
  2/6Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Emigrant
  19/20The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
6. 03:00
  Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
  2/4A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
7. 03:30
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—8. Dramatic End
  8/10Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
8. 03:45
  Private Papers by Margaret Forster—8. Births and Deaths
  8/10Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 12, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
10. 04:30
  Hidden Treasures—Butterfingers by David Pownall
  One hospital has a novel idea to implement cuts in the Health Service…

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