BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 3 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham
  Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
2. 00:30
  How to Write a Power Ballad
  Can Rev. Richard Coles write a new power ballad to rival Total Eclipse of the Heart?
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 1. The Notorious Dr Belasco
  1/8Paul and Steve are enlisted to track down the mysterious Dr Belasco.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 1. Tape-Measure Murder
  1/3Gossip spreads through St Mary Mead of a murdered wife and a husband under suspicion.
5. 02:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts must deal with a supermarket boycott.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The String Robberies
  16/26Ace investigator Neddie Seagoon must solve a crime, and the link to Moriarty's sock.
7. 03:00
  Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game, 1. A Pie To Die For
  1/4A Scottish billionaire vanishes on his Highland estate. Mrs Sidhu is on the case.
8. 03:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 7. Rescue
  7/10A weakened Sir Edward Leithen is rescued by Lou, who boosts his spirit.
9. 03:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—7. Elope
  7/15Marie is plotting to elope, but is it worth Flex's while?
10. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 3
  3/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 04:30
  Trapped—Series 2, 1. Throw the Book
  1/4Locked in a shop overnight, a pair of cons learn more about each other.
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2. On the Run
  2/2Olanna, Odenigbo, Ugwu and Baby must flee from more bombs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 2. 27a Berkeley House Place
  2/8The suave sleuth faces a perilous rendezvous on the Great North Road.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 2. The Case of the Perfect Maid
  2/3The sleuth uncovers a crime when she looks into the curious sacking of a lady's maid.
3. 07:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, The Queen of Song
  6/6A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache!
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate
  10/20The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament.
5. 08:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Grain
  2/4Simon asks how moral it is to trade in food. And what future for food?
6. 08:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 8. Explanation
  8/10Gaillard reveals the reasons behind his disappearance.
7. 08:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—8. Freedom?
  8/15For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away.
8. 09:00
  Stand-Up Specials—The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2025, Best Newcomer
  Tune in to hear some of the best bits from this year's nominees for Best Newcomer.
9. 09:30
  Lies My Teacher Told Me—3. Saffronising History
  3/5The impact of Hindu nationalist narratives on recounting India's story.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—New challenges - Strength for the task
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Ann Easter.
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Spitfire: From the Ashes
  How an icon was made, piece by piece, against all odds.
12. 11:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 2. 27a Berkeley House Place
  2/8The suave sleuth faces a perilous rendezvous on the Great North Road.
13. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 2. The Case of the Perfect Maid
  2/3The sleuth uncovers a crime when she looks into the curious sacking of a lady's maid.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, The Queen of Song
  6/6A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache!
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate
  10/20The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament.
3. 13:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Grain
  2/4Simon asks how moral it is to trade in food. And what future for food?
4. 13:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 8. Explanation
  8/10Gaillard reveals the reasons behind his disappearance.
5. 13:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—8. Freedom?
  8/15For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away.
6. 14:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Athena Kugblenu, Dolly Alderton and Sir Nigel Shadbolt.
7. 14:30
  The Circle—People's Choice
  5/6The babysitting circle debate education.
8. 15:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
9. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Spitfire: From the Ashes
  How an icon was made, piece by piece, against all odds.
10. 17:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 2. 27a Berkeley House Place
  2/8The suave sleuth faces a perilous rendezvous on the Great North Road.
11. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 2. The Case of the Perfect Maid
  2/3The sleuth uncovers a crime when she looks into the curious sacking of a lady's maid.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, The Queen of Song
  6/6A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache!
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate
  10/20The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament.
3. 19:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Grain
  2/4Simon asks how moral it is to trade in food. And what future for food?
4. 19:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 8. Explanation
  8/10Gaillard reveals the reasons behind his disappearance.
5. 19:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—8. Freedom?
  8/15For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away.
6. 20:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Athena Kugblenu, Dolly Alderton and Sir Nigel Shadbolt.
7. 20:30
  The Circle—People's Choice
  5/6The babysitting circle debate education.
8. 21:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
9. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2025, Best Newcomer
  Tune in to hear some of the best bits from this year's nominees for Best Newcomer.
10. 22:30
  Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 2, Pavlov's Last Dog
  2/4Retired scientist Ivan Pavlov discovered conditioning. Now in Siberia, a visitor arrives.
11. 22:45
  Athena's Cancel Culture—Episode 2
  2/4Comedian Athena Kugblenu looks at the cultural phenomenon of cancelling the famous.
12. 23:00
  The Million Pound Radio Show—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6Chernobyl and life insurance. Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp humour.
13. 23:30
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, Dolly the Sheep
  4/4Richard Herring examines why we hate the idea of cloning without really understanding it.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Spitfire: From the Ashes
  How an icon was made, piece by piece, against all odds.
2. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 2. 27a Berkeley House Place
  2/8The suave sleuth faces a perilous rendezvous on the Great North Road.
3. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 2. The Case of the Perfect Maid
  2/3The sleuth uncovers a crime when she looks into the curious sacking of a lady's maid.
4. 02:00
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, The Queen of Song
  6/6A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache!
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate
  10/20The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament.
6. 03:00
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Grain
  2/4Simon asks how moral it is to trade in food. And what future for food?
7. 03:30
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 8. Explanation
  8/10Gaillard reveals the reasons behind his disappearance.
8. 03:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—8. Freedom?
  8/15For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/6John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Athena Kugblenu, Dolly Alderton and Sir Nigel Shadbolt.
10. 04:30
  The Circle—People's Choice
  5/6The babysitting circle debate education.
11. 05:00
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  1/3Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.

Thursday 4 September 2025