BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 November 2025

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Wisdom of Miss Marple
  3/5Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's spinster detective.
2. 00:30
  A Picture Held Us Captive
  Zia Haider Rahman explores the impact metaphor has on the world around us.
3. 01:00
  London Particulars—Series 2, 2. A Cuckoo in the Nest
  2/4A man lost at sea returns to claim his fortune. Pip and Thomas investigate.
4. 01:45
  Whodunnits—November Dead List - Series 1, 2. Investigation
  2/5Suspicion grows over a murder in London's Catholic community.
5. 02:00
  King of Bath—Suffer Little Children
  4/6Ambrose needs Uncle Beau's support when he steals some orphans to start a school.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Sahara Desert Statue
  1/17What is Eccles doing with a cement sack and an imaginary piano? Starring Spike Milligan.
7. 03:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 2, Where Do You Think You're Going?
  4/4Sophie thinks that she will finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela.
8. 03:30
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack—2. Fort Smith
  2/5Fort Smith, Canada, is the next stop on Malachy Tallack's journey.
9. 03:45
  The Observations by Jane Harris—7. Screams
  7/10Bessy is trying to unravel a mystery when her mistress reveals a secret.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 29, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
11. 04:30
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Body in the Library
  The amateur sleuth sets out to discover who murdered a mystery blonde.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  London Particulars—Series 2, 3. Out on the Drag
  3/4Pip and Thomas attempt to infiltrate a gang and hit trouble...
2. 06:45
  Whodunnits—November Dead List - Series 1, 3. Pursuit
  3/5A parish priest suddenly absconds during a murder enquiry.
3. 07:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Giles Finds His Station
  5/6Compromises to pay the phone bill sees Judith selling more than she bargained for.
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers
  1/14Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid.
5. 08:00
  Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires!
  1/4A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.
6. 08:30
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack—3. The Last Frontier
  3/5Malachy arrives in Alaska, America's 'Last Frontier'.
7. 08:45
  The Observations by Jane Harris—8. Mother
  8/10Bessy's past life threatens to catch up with her.
8. 09:00
  Unite—Series 2, The Appointment
  1/6Rebecca has life-changing news for Gideon, and Tony thinks he's dying.
9. 09:30
  Key Matters—Series 3, E major
  3/5Ivan Hewett explores the key of E major with Professor Paul Robertson.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Valuing fellowship and community through nostalgia
  Becky meets James B Partridge to explore why adults love singing school assembly hits
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Man of the People: Paul Graney's Story
  Jeffrey Richards tells the story of Paul Graney - audio history collector.
12. 11:00
  London Particulars—Series 2, 3. Out on the Drag
  3/4Pip and Thomas attempt to infiltrate a gang and hit trouble...
13. 11:45
  Whodunnits—November Dead List - Series 1, 3. Pursuit
  3/5A parish priest suddenly absconds during a murder enquiry.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Giles Finds His Station
  5/6Compromises to pay the phone bill sees Judith selling more than she bargained for.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers
  1/14Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid.
3. 13:00
  Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires!
  1/4A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.
4. 13:30
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack—3. The Last Frontier
  3/5Malachy arrives in Alaska, America's 'Last Frontier'.
5. 13:45
  The Observations by Jane Harris—8. Mother
  8/10Bessy's past life threatens to catch up with her.
6. 14:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran.
7. 14:30
  Sergeant Cribb - Waxwork
  A woman admits murder, but is she really guilty? Stars Brian Cox.
8. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Man of the People: Paul Graney's Story
  Jeffrey Richards tells the story of Paul Graney - audio history collector.
9. 17:00
  London Particulars—Series 2, 3. Out on the Drag
  3/4Pip and Thomas attempt to infiltrate a gang and hit trouble...
10. 17:45
  Whodunnits—November Dead List - Series 1, 3. Pursuit
  3/5A parish priest suddenly absconds during a murder enquiry.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Giles Finds His Station
  5/6Compromises to pay the phone bill sees Judith selling more than she bargained for.
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers
  1/14Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid.
3. 19:00
  Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires!
  1/4A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.
4. 19:30
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack—3. The Last Frontier
  3/5Malachy arrives in Alaska, America's 'Last Frontier'.
5. 19:45
  The Observations by Jane Harris—8. Mother
  8/10Bessy's past life threatens to catch up with her.
6. 20:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran.
7. 20:30
  Sergeant Cribb - Waxwork
  A woman admits murder, but is she really guilty? Stars Brian Cox.
8. 22:00
  Unite—Series 2, The Appointment
  1/6Rebecca has life-changing news for Gideon, and Tony thinks he's dying.
9. 22:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Incy Wincy Quincy
  3/7Dan Freedman and Nick Romero present a spider pathologist and The Archers abroad.
10. 23:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/6John Finnemore presents more sketches and songs.
11. 23:30
  Concrete Cow—Series 2, Biodiversity
  2/6A barrister's playlist sets the mood for his court summing-up.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Man of the People: Paul Graney's Story
  Jeffrey Richards tells the story of Paul Graney - audio history collector.
2. 01:00
  London Particulars—Series 2, 3. Out on the Drag
  3/4Pip and Thomas attempt to infiltrate a gang and hit trouble...
3. 01:45
  Whodunnits—November Dead List - Series 1, 3. Pursuit
  3/5A parish priest suddenly absconds during a murder enquiry.
4. 02:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Giles Finds His Station
  5/6Compromises to pay the phone bill sees Judith selling more than she bargained for.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Smugglers
  1/14Returning from a holiday abroad, the Lad and Bill get hoodwinked by Sid.
6. 03:00
  Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires!
  1/4A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms.
7. 03:30
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack—3. The Last Frontier
  3/5Malachy arrives in Alaska, America's 'Last Frontier'.
8. 03:45
  The Observations by Jane Harris—8. Mother
  8/10Bessy's past life threatens to catch up with her.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran.
10. 04:30
  Sergeant Cribb - Waxwork
  A woman admits murder, but is she really guilty? Stars Brian Cox.

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