BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 7 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
  Comedian and actor Roy Hudd recalls his career in TV, radio and on stage.
2. 00:30
  The Body Electric
  What can we learn about the body by experiencing it through the senses of artists?
3. 01:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 4. Smoke Screen
  4/10Fire investigator Quentin Barnaby probes a blaze at a cinema.
4. 01:30
  A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—1. Twins
  1/6Lizzie and Frances are twins. One has everything, the other lacks romance.
5. 02:00
  Pankhiraj—Homeward Bound
  4/4Will an unexpected event bring Nishith and Sripurna closer together?
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 1, Operation Kilt
  9/20The platoon is challenged to capture the Highland Unit's HQ.
7. 03:00
  Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… "A"
  1/2Comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite political opinions to see how they fit.
8. 03:30
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—1. The Rebel
  1/9On a hot day in 1959, Blake's family is stuck in traffic. His dad's not happy.
9. 03:45
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray—1. Betrayal
  1/5Lesbian Emma begins an affair with a man.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 58, Episode 2
  2/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Kevin Eldon.
11. 04:30
  Married—Series 2, Serenity
  5/6Robin tries to convince his 'ex-wife' about his parallel life.
12. 05:00
  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—1. An Unwelcoming House
  1/5Mr Lockwood visits brooding Heathcliff's unwelcoming house.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 6. Fire Brand
  6/10A woman with a history of starting fires is grilled by ‘Q’ Barnaby.
2. 06:30
  A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—2. Upset
  2/6A trip to Spain is a disaster for Frances and her family get upset.
3. 07:00
  Wally Who?—I Want to Be in Movies
  3/5Can Wally Thornton turn his dreams of screen stardom into reality?
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was
  21/26A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.
5. 08:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore
  2/4Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.
6. 08:30
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
  2/9Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
7. 08:45
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure
  2/5Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.
8. 09:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Whitby
  3/3Mark travels to the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby.
9. 09:30
  Empire of Tea—7. Punjabi Cha and Masala Chai
  How tea, in various forms, became India’s national drink.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—What does enough look like?
  A special week of services exploring the Lord’s Prayer.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Lisa Jewell & Aditya Chakrabortty
  Lisa Jewell and Aditya Chakrabortty talk all about books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  A Mortal Work of Art
  Mary Anne Hobbs explores the fusion of fine art and tattoos.
13. 11:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 6. Fire Brand
  6/10A woman with a history of starting fires is grilled by ‘Q’ Barnaby.
14. 11:30
  A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—2. Upset
  2/6A trip to Spain is a disaster for Frances and her family get upset.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Wally Who?—I Want to Be in Movies
  3/5Can Wally Thornton turn his dreams of screen stardom into reality?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was
  21/26A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.
3. 13:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore
  2/4Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.
4. 13:30
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
  2/9Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
5. 13:45
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure
  2/5Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.
6. 14:00
  Guess What?—Episode 8
  8/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
7. 14:30
  The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade
  2/3Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment.
8. 15:00
  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—2. Revenge
  2/5Heathcliff and Cathy are torn apart, as he plots revenge on Hindley...
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Lisa Jewell & Aditya Chakrabortty
  Lisa Jewell and Aditya Chakrabortty talk all about books with Harriett Gilbert.
10. 16:30
  A Mortal Work of Art
  Mary Anne Hobbs explores the fusion of fine art and tattoos.
11. 17:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 6. Fire Brand
  6/10A woman with a history of starting fires is grilled by ‘Q’ Barnaby.
12. 17:30
  A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—2. Upset
  2/6A trip to Spain is a disaster for Frances and her family get upset.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Wally Who?—I Want to Be in Movies
  3/5Can Wally Thornton turn his dreams of screen stardom into reality?
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was
  21/26A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.
3. 19:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore
  2/4Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.
4. 19:30
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
  2/9Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
5. 19:45
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure
  2/5Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.
6. 20:00
  Guess What?—Episode 8
  8/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
7. 20:30
  The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade
  2/3Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment.
8. 21:00
  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—2. Revenge
  2/5Heathcliff and Cathy are torn apart, as he plots revenge on Hindley...
9. 22:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 11, Whitby
  3/3Mark travels to the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby.
10. 22:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The new deputy museum curator gets a shock.
11. 23:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Bridget's comic look at how women treat each other in their day-to-day relationships.
12. 23:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 2, The Grand Tour
  6/6The sketch team take their audience on a luxury London excursion.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Lisa Jewell & Aditya Chakrabortty
  Lisa Jewell and Aditya Chakrabortty talk all about books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  A Mortal Work of Art
  Mary Anne Hobbs explores the fusion of fine art and tattoos.
3. 01:00
  Destination - Fire!—Series 1, 6. Fire Brand
  6/10A woman with a history of starting fires is grilled by ‘Q’ Barnaby.
4. 01:30
  A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope—2. Upset
  2/6A trip to Spain is a disaster for Frances and her family get upset.
5. 02:00
  Wally Who?—I Want to Be in Movies
  3/5Can Wally Thornton turn his dreams of screen stardom into reality?
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Man Who Never Was
  21/26A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book.
7. 03:00
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore
  2/4Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.
8. 03:30
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
  2/9Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
9. 03:45
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure
  2/5Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.
10. 04:00
  Guess What?—Episode 8
  8/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 04:30
  The Golden Age—Saturday Sports Parade
  2/3Tharb and Lord Reith have to help the King overcome a bizarre speech impediment.
12. 05:00
  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte—2. Revenge
  2/5Heathcliff and Cathy are torn apart, as he plots revenge on Hindley...

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