BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 20 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Shine On You Crazy Diamond
  The impact of Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond.
2. 00:30
  Crackerjack!
  It's Friday, it's five to five...
3. 01:00
  Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 5. The Golden Fishbone
  5/6The stock market distracts the GP with promises of a fast fortune.
4. 01:30
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—1. Lady's Invitation
  1/6A jeweller attends a party and discovers his hostess faces danger. From 1954.
5. 02:00
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
  6/6The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
6. 02:30
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Delayed Exit of Claude and Eustace
  9/10Trouble looms for Bertie when his wild cousins arrive.
7. 03:00
  Teatime—Episode 3
  3/4Joe decides to become a Wellness Coach. Starring Philip Glenister.
8. 03:30
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux—10. Fate
  10/10Christine’s made the awful decision that Erik forced her to make.
9. 03:45
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte—5. Matrimony
  5/10Gilbert reads about Helen’s tempestuous courtship and marriage.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
11. 04:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The University of Milton
  5/6Trigger warning! Milton gets to the bottom of things by founding a seat of learning.
12. 05:00
  The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley—The Other End of Nowhere
  3/3Tom sets off to find Mother Carey's peace pool. Stars Julia McKenzie.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Flight of Eric Strapp
  Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.
2. 07:30
  Ghost Train to the Eastern Star (Omnibus)
  Paul Theroux retraces his journey in 'The Great Railway Bazaar'. Read by Stuart Milligan.
3. 08:45
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 3. The Holy Father
  3/5Can the Brigadier manage expectations when the Pope opens the new cricket pavilion?
4. 09:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, Saga Of The Snow 1/2
  1/13Will the dear ladies' charity card game be disrupted by snowfall?
5. 09:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Pays a Visit
  13/13The Bishop’s plan to embarrass the Dean backfires.
6. 10:00
  Parody Please—3. People Like Us & Dead Ringers
  3/3Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens
7. 11:00
  The Flight of Eric Strapp
  Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.
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Afternoon
1. 12:30
  Ghost Train to the Eastern Star (Omnibus)
  Paul Theroux retraces his journey in 'The Great Railway Bazaar'. Read by Stuart Milligan.
2. 13:45
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 3. The Holy Father
  3/5Can the Brigadier manage expectations when the Pope opens the new cricket pavilion?
3. 14:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, Saga Of The Snow 1/2
  1/13Will the dear ladies' charity card game be disrupted by snowfall?
4. 14:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Pays a Visit
  13/13The Bishop’s plan to embarrass the Dean backfires.
5. 15:00
  Parody Please—3. People Like Us & Dead Ringers
  3/3Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens
6. 16:00
  Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, Cold Vengeance
  6/6On the frozen food satellite Coldstar, something sinister is defrosting - Ice Warriors!
7. 17:00
  The Flight of Eric Strapp
  Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.
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Evening
1. 18:30
  Ghost Train to the Eastern Star (Omnibus)
  Paul Theroux retraces his journey in 'The Great Railway Bazaar'. Read by Stuart Milligan.
2. 19:45
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 3. The Holy Father
  3/5Can the Brigadier manage expectations when the Pope opens the new cricket pavilion?
3. 20:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, Saga Of The Snow 1/2
  1/13Will the dear ladies' charity card game be disrupted by snowfall?
4. 20:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Pays a Visit
  13/13The Bishop’s plan to embarrass the Dean backfires.
5. 21:00
  Parody Please—3. People Like Us & Dead Ringers
  3/3Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens
6. 22:00
  The Boosh—Stolen
  1/6Two surreal zookeepers try to catch an animal thief.
7. 22:30
  Start/Stop—Series 3, 5. BnB
  5/6Money woes for Barney and Cathy, Evan and Fiona argue and David causes a stir...
8. 23:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Documentary-makers, a big debate, and a little trophy.
9. 23:30
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, Page 3
  3/4Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, Cold Vengeance
  6/6On the frozen food satellite Coldstar, something sinister is defrosting - Ice Warriors!
2. 01:00
  The Flight of Eric Strapp
  Eric Strapp is innocent and on the run. Stars George Cole and Stratford Johns.
3. 02:30
  Ghost Train to the Eastern Star (Omnibus)
  Paul Theroux retraces his journey in 'The Great Railway Bazaar'. Read by Stuart Milligan.
4. 03:45
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 3. The Holy Father
  3/5Can the Brigadier manage expectations when the Pope opens the new cricket pavilion?
5. 04:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, Saga Of The Snow 1/2
  1/13Will the dear ladies' charity card game be disrupted by snowfall?
6. 04:30
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Pays a Visit
  13/13The Bishop’s plan to embarrass the Dean backfires.
7. 05:00
  Parody Please—3. People Like Us & Dead Ringers
  3/3Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens

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