BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 12 September 2025

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Chi-chi Nwanoku on Jessye Norman
  Chi-chi Nwanoku picks the global star of opera Jessye Norman.
2. 00:30
  When Yorkshire Played New York
  A legendary match leads us into the extraordinary cultural history of cricket in America.
3. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 8. The Final Curtain
  8/8Belasco is close to capture, but there's still a trick or two up their sleeve.
4. 01:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2023, Comorbidities by Naomi Wood
  1/5Naomi Wood's winning story about a couple keen to spice up their sex life.
5. 02:00
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 5
  5/6Robert hits trouble in London and the solicitor's clerk has an unlikely visitor
6. 02:30
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Thoroughly Modern Billy
  Can Ken help Bill to succeed in the game of love?
7. 03:00
  Guilt Trip—3. Getting Afloat
  3/4Laura and Ros are invited on to a narrow boat.
8. 03:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux—4. Tears
  4/10Christine reveals why she must sing for the terrifying composer...
9. 03:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—14. Run
  14/15Can Ghassan Mehmoud outrun his messy life?
10. 04:00
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 5
  5/6Clive Anderson is joined by Stephen Fry, John Sessions, John Bird and Jimmy Mulville.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Phonsie's plans perturb locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing.
12. 05:00
  Goodbye, Mr Chips by James Hilton—1. Memories
  1/2Retired old schoolmaster Mr Chipping has a thousand tangled memories.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Severe Chill by Jack Gerson
  Mark fulfils a promise to a dead friend. But has he picked the right confidant?
2. 06:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2024, Ghost Kitchen by Ross Raisin
  1/5Ross Raisin's short story about a journey into the gig economy's dark underbelly.
3. 07:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium
  5/6The spoof sleuth tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance.
4. 07:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
5. 08:00
  Teatime—Episode 2
  2/4Joe ambushes Donna with an impromptu date night. Stars Philip Glenister.
6. 08:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux—5. Blazing Eyes
  5/10Raoul is determined to save Christine, but how?
7. 08:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—15. Mended Hearts
  15/15In the glare of scandal, some hearts are mended.
8. 09:00
  Icklewick FM—Series 2, 2. The Tenner
  2/6Royal fever hits Icklewick when the town’s first King Charles tenner is discovered.
9. 09:30
  Self Drives—Maxwell's Equations, 5. Maxwell's Genius
  5/5Will Self concludes his road trip. So was Maxwell really a genius?
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Sacred Expressions: The Arts in Worship
  This week's Daily Service reflects on how the arts enrich our spiritual lives.
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Jerusalem
  How the very English 'Jerusalem' came to be loved by people from different cultures.
12. 10:30
  The Concrete and the Divine
  Jonathan Glancey finds out about the architects who revolutionised church design.
13. 11:00
  A Severe Chill by Jack Gerson
  Mark fulfils a promise to a dead friend. But has he picked the right confidant?
14. 11:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2024, Ghost Kitchen by Ross Raisin
  1/5Ross Raisin's short story about a journey into the gig economy's dark underbelly.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium
  5/6The spoof sleuth tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance.
2. 12:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
3. 13:00
  Teatime—Episode 2
  2/4Joe ambushes Donna with an impromptu date night. Stars Philip Glenister.
4. 13:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux—5. Blazing Eyes
  5/10Raoul is determined to save Christine, but how?
5. 13:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—15. Mended Hearts
  15/15In the glare of scandal, some hearts are mended.
6. 14:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth, Sue Perkins, Steve Punt and Marcus Brigstocke debate to win.
7. 14:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime
  4/6Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service.
8. 15:00
  Goodbye, Mr Chips by James Hilton—2. The Surprise
  2/2Mr Chipping's surprised everyone by marrying a much younger wife.
9. 15:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Brian Eno
  Brian Eno chooses tracks from Rex Lawson and Rev James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir.
10. 16:00
  Soul Music—Jerusalem
  How the very English 'Jerusalem' came to be loved by people from different cultures.
11. 16:30
  The Concrete and the Divine
  Jonathan Glancey finds out about the architects who revolutionised church design.
12. 17:00
  A Severe Chill by Jack Gerson
  Mark fulfils a promise to a dead friend. But has he picked the right confidant?
13. 17:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2024, Ghost Kitchen by Ross Raisin
  1/5Ross Raisin's short story about a journey into the gig economy's dark underbelly.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium
  5/6The spoof sleuth tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance.
2. 18:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
3. 19:00
  Teatime—Episode 2
  2/4Joe ambushes Donna with an impromptu date night. Stars Philip Glenister.
4. 19:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux—5. Blazing Eyes
  5/10Raoul is determined to save Christine, but how?
5. 19:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—15. Mended Hearts
  15/15In the glare of scandal, some hearts are mended.
6. 20:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth, Sue Perkins, Steve Punt and Marcus Brigstocke debate to win.
7. 20:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime
  4/6Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service.
8. 21:00
  Goodbye, Mr Chips by James Hilton—2. The Surprise
  2/2Mr Chipping's surprised everyone by marrying a much younger wife.
9. 21:55
  Inheritance Tracks—Brian Eno
  Brian Eno chooses tracks from Rex Lawson and Rev James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir.
10. 22:00
  Icklewick FM—Series 2, 2. The Tenner
  2/6Royal fever hits Icklewick when the town’s first King Charles tenner is discovered.
11. 22:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6The sketch show takes to the rails for Dr Terror's House of Pizza.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Temi Wilkey 3/3
  Jake Yapp speaks to the writer and performer Temi Wilkey.
13. 23:00
  Desolation Jests—Episode 3
  3/4David Jason stars in David Renwick's dark and eclectic post-apocalyptic sketch comedy
14. 23:30
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 1. Boothby Graffoe
  1/6The musical comedian presents some of the finest comic songs. With guest Boothby Graffoe.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Jerusalem
  How the very English 'Jerusalem' came to be loved by people from different cultures.
2. 00:30
  The Concrete and the Divine
  Jonathan Glancey finds out about the architects who revolutionised church design.
3. 01:00
  A Severe Chill by Jack Gerson
  Mark fulfils a promise to a dead friend. But has he picked the right confidant?
4. 01:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2024, Ghost Kitchen by Ross Raisin
  1/5Ross Raisin's short story about a journey into the gig economy's dark underbelly.
5. 02:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium
  5/6The spoof sleuth tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance.
6. 02:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  8/10Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
7. 03:00
  Teatime—Episode 2
  2/4Joe ambushes Donna with an impromptu date night. Stars Philip Glenister.
8. 03:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux—5. Blazing Eyes
  5/10Raoul is determined to save Christine, but how?
9. 03:45
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—15. Mended Hearts
  15/15In the glare of scandal, some hearts are mended.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Gyles Brandreth, Sue Perkins, Steve Punt and Marcus Brigstocke debate to win.
11. 04:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime
  4/6Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service.
12. 05:00
  Goodbye, Mr Chips by James Hilton—2. The Surprise
  2/2Mr Chipping's surprised everyone by marrying a much younger wife.

Saturday 13 September 2025