BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 26 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Dracula by Bram Stoker
  The original vampire horror tale of Count Dracula's reign of terror.
2. 01:00
  The Monk
  A 16th century monk succumbs to earthly pleasures - and pays a heavy price.
3. 03:00
  A Day Like Sunday by Colin Finbow
  On a Bank Holiday weekend, Arthur Blake examines the good things in his life.
4. 04:00
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, A Leaving Do
  6/13The dear ladies throw a leaving do for Evadne's mother. But will she leave?
5. 04:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/14Kenneth Horne goes backstage in Theatreland - and 'Hornerama' investigates holidays.
6. 05:00
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Satire and Sitcoms, 1. Round the Horne
  1/3Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville look at '60s and '70s sitcoms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr
  Comedian Alan Carr is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
2. 06:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia
  David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
3. 07:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Gothic Poetry
  Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
4. 07:30
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson (Omnibus)
  Adam Nicolson’s story of the garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson.
5. 08:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Louis Theroux
  Louis Theroux chooses tracks by The Clash and Al Green.
6. 08:50
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Jane returns to Thornfield fearing the worst...
7. 10:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The King of Titters with ditties and giant animals!
8. 10:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, Hell Hath No Fury
  3/6Jimmy battles to launch a new mobile phone - and upsets Nan.
9. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr
  Comedian Alan Carr is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
10. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia
  David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Gothic Poetry
  Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 12:30
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson (Omnibus)
  Adam Nicolson’s story of the garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson.
3. 13:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Louis Theroux
  Louis Theroux chooses tracks by The Clash and Al Green.
4. 13:50
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Jane returns to Thornfield fearing the worst...
5. 15:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The King of Titters with ditties and giant animals!
6. 15:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, Hell Hath No Fury
  3/6Jimmy battles to launch a new mobile phone - and upsets Nan.
7. 16:00
  Haunted—The Grey Ones, by JB Priestley
  A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy.
8. 16:30
  Ringing the Changes by Robert Aickman
  Gerald and Phrynne are in a deserted seaside resort. The church bells won't stop ringing.
9. 17:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr
  Comedian Alan Carr is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
10. 17:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia
  David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Gothic Poetry
  Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 18:30
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson (Omnibus)
  Adam Nicolson’s story of the garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson.
3. 19:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Louis Theroux
  Louis Theroux chooses tracks by The Clash and Al Green.
4. 19:50
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Jane returns to Thornfield fearing the worst...
5. 21:00
  Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The King of Titters with ditties and giant animals!
6. 21:30
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, Hell Hath No Fury
  3/6Jimmy battles to launch a new mobile phone - and upsets Nan.
7. 22:00
  Fabulous—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Faye's office holds a speed dating event and there is a fight to impress Edith.
8. 22:30
  Rum Bunch—World's End on Sea
  1/4Justin Edwards, Mel Giedroyc and Dave Mounfield with special guest Rebecca Front.
9. 23:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 4
  4/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
10. 23:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Doug Naylor 1/3
  Laura Lexx chats to Red Dwarf co-creator Doug Naylor.
11. 23:30
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Tom proposes with help from his 'imaginary' band.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Haunted—The Grey Ones, by JB Priestley
  A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy.
2. 00:30
  Ringing the Changes by Robert Aickman
  Gerald and Phrynne are in a deserted seaside resort. The church bells won't stop ringing.
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr
  Comedian Alan Carr is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
4. 01:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Charnia
  David Attenborough's fascination with the fossilised evidence of the beginning of life.
5. 02:00
  Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Gothic Poetry
  Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
6. 02:30
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson (Omnibus)
  Adam Nicolson’s story of the garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson.
7. 03:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Louis Theroux
  Louis Theroux chooses tracks by The Clash and Al Green.
8. 03:50
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Jane returns to Thornfield fearing the worst...

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