BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 14 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, The Sword of the Chevalier
  5/6London 1791. The Doctor and Rose meet the enigmatic historic figure, the Chevalier d’Eon.
2. 00:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Jared Harris
  Actor Jared Harris chooses tracks by Tony Bennett and Monty Python.
3. 01:00
  A House by the Sea by Stuart Fortey
  Backstage drama about Chekhov's play 'The Seagull' and his turbulent love life.
4. 02:15
  The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
  1896 on a Russian country estate. Stars Diana Quick and Helena Bonham Carter.
5. 04:15
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 2. Carry On Goering
  2/5Commodore's gardener is arousing suspicion. Can the Brigadier uncover his murky past?
6. 04:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Gives a Shove
  12/13The Bishop sees a way to rid himself of the Dean.
7. 05:00
  Parody Please—1. On the Hour and Delve Special
  1/3Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Just A Minute, Julian Clary
  Comedian Julian Clary is castaway by Sue Lawley.
2. 06:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Dragons
  The famous naturalist recalls meeting the 10-foot-long Komodo dragon.
3. 07:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - RS Thomas at 100
  Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring RS Thomas.
4. 07:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A Phantom lurks in the Paris Opera House harbouring an obsession.
5. 08:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Nick Grimshaw
  Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw chooses tracks by Joy Division and David Bowie.
6. 08:50
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/3Now that Ghassan Mehmoud's a peer, what can he salvage?
7. 10:00
  Ray's a Laugh—From 22/11/1949
  Ted puts money on Kitty's dream and reporter George chases down a forger.
8. 10:30
  Jim the Great—Series 2, Fit for a Queen
  The moustachioed monarch discovers that Boadicea is his sister-in-law.
9. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Just A Minute, Julian Clary
  Comedian Julian Clary is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Dragons
  The famous naturalist recalls meeting the 10-foot-long Komodo dragon.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - RS Thomas at 100
  Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring RS Thomas.
2. 12:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A Phantom lurks in the Paris Opera House harbouring an obsession.
3. 13:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Nick Grimshaw
  Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw chooses tracks by Joy Division and David Bowie.
4. 13:50
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/3Now that Ghassan Mehmoud's a peer, what can he salvage?
5. 15:00
  Ray's a Laugh—From 22/11/1949
  Ted puts money on Kitty's dream and reporter George chases down a forger.
6. 15:30
  Jim the Great—Series 2, Fit for a Queen
  The moustachioed monarch discovers that Boadicea is his sister-in-law.
7. 16:00
  Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—4. Sea Voyage
  4/5Gren and Poyly survive the volcano, but the Morel is getting frustrated.
8. 16:30
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh
  4/5A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion.
9. 17:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Just A Minute, Julian Clary
  Comedian Julian Clary is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10. 17:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Dragons
  The famous naturalist recalls meeting the 10-foot-long Komodo dragon.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - RS Thomas at 100
  Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring RS Thomas.
2. 18:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A Phantom lurks in the Paris Opera House harbouring an obsession.
3. 19:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Nick Grimshaw
  Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw chooses tracks by Joy Division and David Bowie.
4. 19:50
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/3Now that Ghassan Mehmoud's a peer, what can he salvage?
5. 21:00
  Ray's a Laugh—From 22/11/1949
  Ted puts money on Kitty's dream and reporter George chases down a forger.
6. 21:30
  Jim the Great—Series 2, Fit for a Queen
  The moustachioed monarch discovers that Boadicea is his sister-in-law.
7. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 1, Glad to be Ray
  3/6Clare can't understand why she's not been invited to Ray's.
8. 22:30
  King Cutler—King Cutler IV
  4/6Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
9. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Mark Steel 1/3
  Jon Holmes chats with fellow comedian Mark Steel about his latest show.
10. 23:00
  Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 2, Horror
  4/4Jason’s horror idea is thwarted and Macca steps in to help.
11. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Solution—Series 3, Immigration
  4/4The radical comedian proposes deportation for everyone born in England.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Hothouse by Brian Aldiss—4. Sea Voyage
  4/5Gren and Poyly survive the volcano, but the Morel is getting frustrated.
2. 00:30
  The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh
  4/5A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Just A Minute, Julian Clary
  Comedian Julian Clary is castaway by Sue Lawley.
4. 01:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Dragons
  The famous naturalist recalls meeting the 10-foot-long Komodo dragon.
5. 02:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - RS Thomas at 100
  Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring RS Thomas.
6. 02:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  1/2A Phantom lurks in the Paris Opera House harbouring an obsession.
7. 03:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Nick Grimshaw
  Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw chooses tracks by Joy Division and David Bowie.
8. 03:50
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  3/3Now that Ghassan Mehmoud's a peer, what can he salvage?
9. 05:00
  Ray's a Laugh—From 22/11/1949
  Ted puts money on Kitty's dream and reporter George chases down a forger.
10. 05:30
  Jim the Great—Series 2, Fit for a Queen
  The moustachioed monarch discovers that Boadicea is his sister-in-law.

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