BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 26 August 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Frankly Speaking—Maurice Chevalier
  The French entertainer talks frankly about his career.
2. 00:20
  Witness History: The Guinness Book of Records
  The idea for the Guinness Book of World Records arose after an argument.
3. 00:30
  Costume Drama: The Wonderful World of Cosplay
  Who are the people who don costumes and make-up of their favourite characters?
4. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, Silver Blaze
  1/6When a racehorse favourite disappears and its trainer murdered, the sleuth heads to Devon.
5. 01:45
  The Poison Belt by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—1. The Blurring
  1/5Professor Challenger faces his greatest danger yet...will Earth survive?
6. 02:00
  In the Red—Episode 5
  5/7A crucial by-election result is due, as the murders continue - but George is on the case.
7. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Command Decision
  3/20The platoon are offered weapons, but there's a catch.
8. 03:00
  Alexei Sayle's The Absence of Normal—Series 1, The Minister for Death
  3/4A Liverpudlian pensioner rediscovers an unhealthy lust for murder...
9. 03:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 1. A Final Commission
  1/10Sir Edward Leithen undertakes one last heroic mission.
10. 03:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—1. Problem
  1/15Faded British tennis star Felix 'Flex' Carbury has got a problem
11. 04:00
  Booked—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with David Stafford, Dillie Keane and Arthur Smith.
12. 04:30
  The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Family friction for Duncan Stonebridge as MPs debate the Religious and Racial Hatred Bill.
13. 05:00
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - So Much Blood
  Actor Charles Paris heads to the Edinburgh Fringe and lands in a real drama.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Yellow Face
  2/6The sleuth investigates when an apparition at a window troubles an anxious husband.
2. 06:45
  The Poison Belt by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—2. A Blasted World
  2/5Professor Challenger explains the deadly peril the Earth now faces....
3. 07:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Thing On The Mountain
  15/26Can Neddie Seagoon deliver the goods and capture a monster on the loose?
5. 08:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party
  5/5Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
6. 08:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 2. The Canadian
  2/10Sir Edward Leithen probes the life of a missing New York businessman.
7. 08:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—2. Profile
  2/15International financier Ghassan Mehmoud craves a higher profile.
8. 09:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 3, Janet Street Porter
  3/6Paul finds out what Janet Street Porter would like to send to Room 101.
9. 09:30
  On The Beach—Dymchurch
  2/5Paulette Randall recalls childhood outings from London to Dymchurch.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Chaplaincy week - Sport
  Chris Mason, chaplain to Bradford Bulls rugby league teams, leads the Daily Service.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Dolly Alderton & Clare Mackintosh
  Dolly Alderton and Clare Mackintosh join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love
12. 10:30
  Toynbee At War
  How did the Great War shape the life of historian Arnold J Toynbee?
13. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Yellow Face
  2/6The sleuth investigates when an apparition at a window troubles an anxious husband.
14. 11:45
  The Poison Belt by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—2. A Blasted World
  2/5Professor Challenger explains the deadly peril the Earth now faces....
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Thing On The Mountain
  15/26Can Neddie Seagoon deliver the goods and capture a monster on the loose?
3. 13:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party
  5/5Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
4. 13:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 2. The Canadian
  2/10Sir Edward Leithen probes the life of a missing New York businessman.
5. 13:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—2. Profile
  2/15International financier Ghassan Mehmoud craves a higher profile.
6. 14:00
  Guess What?—Episode 2
  2/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
7. 14:30
  Barbara Nice—Series 1, The Fib
  4/4A school reunion for Barbara sparks a rash white lie.
8. 15:00
  Cool Water Murder by Chris O'Connell
  A hotel on a remote headland. There is only one guest and everyone has a motive to murder.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Dolly Alderton & Clare Mackintosh
  Dolly Alderton and Clare Mackintosh join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love
10. 16:30
  Toynbee At War
  How did the Great War shape the life of historian Arnold J Toynbee?
11. 17:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Yellow Face
  2/6The sleuth investigates when an apparition at a window troubles an anxious husband.
12. 17:45
  The Poison Belt by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—2. A Blasted World
  2/5Professor Challenger explains the deadly peril the Earth now faces....
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Thing On The Mountain
  15/26Can Neddie Seagoon deliver the goods and capture a monster on the loose?
3. 19:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party
  5/5Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
4. 19:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 2. The Canadian
  2/10Sir Edward Leithen probes the life of a missing New York businessman.
5. 19:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—2. Profile
  2/15International financier Ghassan Mehmoud craves a higher profile.
6. 20:00
  Guess What?—Episode 2
  2/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
7. 20:30
  Barbara Nice—Series 1, The Fib
  4/4A school reunion for Barbara sparks a rash white lie.
8. 21:00
  Cool Water Murder by Chris O'Connell
  A hotel on a remote headland. There is only one guest and everyone has a motive to murder.
9. 22:00
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 3, Janet Street Porter
  3/6Paul finds out what Janet Street Porter would like to send to Room 101.
10. 22:30
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Courage
  1/6Mark courageously turns his attention to the first of six virtues.
11. 23:00
  Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown—4. Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon
  4/4The Aussie comic explores Pablo Picasso's angry 1907 masterpiece.
12. 23:15
  Kieran Hodgson's Earworms—Series 1, Schnittke
  4/4An idiot's guide to Schnittke. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.
13. 23:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Birdwatching
  4/4Stand-up Susan tries to relax by birdwatching with Emma Kennedy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Dolly Alderton & Clare Mackintosh
  Dolly Alderton and Clare Mackintosh join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love
2. 00:30
  Toynbee At War
  How did the Great War shape the life of historian Arnold J Toynbee?
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Yellow Face
  2/6The sleuth investigates when an apparition at a window troubles an anxious husband.
4. 01:45
  The Poison Belt by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—2. A Blasted World
  2/5Professor Challenger explains the deadly peril the Earth now faces....
5. 02:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Thing On The Mountain
  15/26Can Neddie Seagoon deliver the goods and capture a monster on the loose?
7. 03:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party
  5/5Sophie has a chance to escape, but her mum's birthday is looming
8. 03:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 2. The Canadian
  2/10Sir Edward Leithen probes the life of a missing New York businessman.
9. 03:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—2. Profile
  2/15International financier Ghassan Mehmoud craves a higher profile.
10. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 2
  2/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 04:30
  Barbara Nice—Series 1, The Fib
  4/4A school reunion for Barbara sparks a rash white lie.
12. 05:00
  Cool Water Murder by Chris O'Connell
  A hotel on a remote headland. There is only one guest and everyone has a motive to murder.

Wednesday 27 August 2025