BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 28 November 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Robert Kennedy
  Ken Livingstone discusses his hero, US politician Robert Kennedy.
2. 00:30
  The Strange Parallel World Of Christian Pop
  Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
3. 01:00
  The Flying Doctor—The Stick Up
  The Flying Doctor must help the wounded in an armed robbery.
4. 01:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—4. In The Frame
  4/6The detective's murder probe proves uncomfortable for the victim's husband.
5. 02:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 6. The Final Supper
  6/6It's a day of destiny for the Patterson family and Father Benedict.
6. 02:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Pass Examinations the Burkiss Way
  2/6Improve your IQ and go on the Auntie Quiz. Cult sketch show
7. 03:00
  Big Broadcast—Series 4, Sex
  2/2Neil Brand's musical caper set in a Chicago radio station in 1937
8. 03:30
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—4. Mr Preview and Company
  4/5Morecambe and Wise perform the most memorable sketch of their lives.
9. 03:45
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 4. Another Claim
  4/5Dan and Rachel must think creatively to get a percentage of the inheritance.
10. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 1, 2014
  10/13Paul Gambaccini is back for the semi-finals of the lively general knowledge music quiz.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/6Muriel returns from a pilgrimage. Phonsie gets plotting.
12. 05:00
  The Ladies' Paradise by Emile Zola—2. The All White Sale
  2/2After her unfair dismissal, can Denise make a new start?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Flying Doctor—The Dook Comes Through
  The Flying Doctor is called to help a man injured in a pub fight.
2. 06:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—5. Alibis
  5/6As suspicions over Palgrove grow, Purbright visits an old friend.
3. 07:00
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 4
  4/6As Len interferes in Gaelene's running plans, can Thomas and Jane find time for romance?
4. 07:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 2, Love and Marriage
  5/8Thoughtful gestures backfire for Bob and Terry.
5. 08:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Beef Olives
  1/4Beattie Edmondson stars in a comedy inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic.
6. 08:30
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—5. He Didn't Want to Go
  5/5Eric and Ernie are at the top of their game - then tragedy strikes.
7. 08:45
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 5. A Terrible Secret
  5/5Dan and Rachel's quest to get a slice of the fortune reveals an awful secret.
8. 09:00
  Time of the Week—Series 1, 1. Breastfeeding, Country Music, Forearms
  1/4Woman journalist Chloe Slack hosts the women’s current affairs show all about women.
9. 09:30
  Travels with Bob—5. Peterhead
  5/5Paddy meets a trawlerman who has fishing in his blood.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Letter to Corinth 11 – Testing faith
  Spiritual reflection and music for St Andrew's Day from Orkney with Rev Dr Marjory MacLean
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Schubert's Winterreise
  Music lovers describe the part that Schubert's Winterreise has played in their lives.
12. 10:30
  All Change for Gyles Brandreth
  Gyles Brandreth tries to come to terms with his innate unease about change.
13. 11:00
  The Flying Doctor—The Dook Comes Through
  The Flying Doctor is called to help a man injured in a pub fight.
14. 11:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—5. Alibis
  5/6As suspicions over Palgrove grow, Purbright visits an old friend.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 4
  4/6As Len interferes in Gaelene's running plans, can Thomas and Jane find time for romance?
2. 12:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 2, Love and Marriage
  5/8Thoughtful gestures backfire for Bob and Terry.
3. 13:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Beef Olives
  1/4Beattie Edmondson stars in a comedy inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic.
4. 13:30
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—5. He Didn't Want to Go
  5/5Eric and Ernie are at the top of their game - then tragedy strikes.
5. 13:45
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 5. A Terrible Secret
  5/5Dan and Rachel's quest to get a slice of the fortune reveals an awful secret.
6. 14:00
  The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show.
7. 14:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Have Daniel and Lucy had enough of dealing with other's problems?
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Mr Waring of the BBC by Freddie Phillips
  True story of Peter Waring whose ambition brought fame and infamy.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Headless Chicken by Rachel Trezise
  Darkly comic story about a miracle chicken.
10. 16:00
  Soul Music—Schubert's Winterreise
  Music lovers describe the part that Schubert's Winterreise has played in their lives.
11. 16:30
  All Change for Gyles Brandreth
  Gyles Brandreth tries to come to terms with his innate unease about change.
12. 17:00
  The Flying Doctor—The Dook Comes Through
  The Flying Doctor is called to help a man injured in a pub fight.
13. 17:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—5. Alibis
  5/6As suspicions over Palgrove grow, Purbright visits an old friend.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 4
  4/6As Len interferes in Gaelene's running plans, can Thomas and Jane find time for romance?
2. 18:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 2, Love and Marriage
  5/8Thoughtful gestures backfire for Bob and Terry.
3. 19:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Beef Olives
  1/4Beattie Edmondson stars in a comedy inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic.
4. 19:30
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—5. He Didn't Want to Go
  5/5Eric and Ernie are at the top of their game - then tragedy strikes.
5. 19:45
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 5. A Terrible Secret
  5/5Dan and Rachel's quest to get a slice of the fortune reveals an awful secret.
6. 20:00
  The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show.
7. 20:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Have Daniel and Lucy had enough of dealing with other's problems?
8. 21:00
  Drama on 4—Mr Waring of the BBC by Freddie Phillips
  True story of Peter Waring whose ambition brought fame and infamy.
9. 21:45
  Short Works—Headless Chicken by Rachel Trezise
  Darkly comic story about a miracle chicken.
10. 22:00
  Time of the Week—Series 1, 1. Breastfeeding, Country Music, Forearms
  1/4Woman journalist Chloe Slack hosts the women’s current affairs show all about women.
11. 22:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Handyman
  5/6Josh employs handyman Dean to get the flat ready for the baby.
12. 23:00
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 2, Isy Suttie
  2/4Mitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined by Isy Suttie.
13. 23:30
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Tom is sent to a specialist to get rid of the band inside his head.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Schubert's Winterreise
  Music lovers describe the part that Schubert's Winterreise has played in their lives.
2. 00:30
  All Change for Gyles Brandreth
  Gyles Brandreth tries to come to terms with his innate unease about change.
3. 01:00
  The Flying Doctor—The Dook Comes Through
  The Flying Doctor is called to help a man injured in a pub fight.
4. 01:30
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—5. Alibis
  5/6As suspicions over Palgrove grow, Purbright visits an old friend.
5. 02:00
  Kalangadog Junction—Episode 4
  4/6As Len interferes in Gaelene's running plans, can Thomas and Jane find time for romance?
6. 02:30
  The Likely Lads—Series 2, Love and Marriage
  5/8Thoughtful gestures backfire for Bob and Terry.
7. 03:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Beef Olives
  1/4Beattie Edmondson stars in a comedy inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic.
8. 03:30
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—5. He Didn't Want to Go
  5/5Eric and Ernie are at the top of their game - then tragedy strikes.
9. 03:45
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 5. A Terrible Secret
  5/5Dan and Rachel's quest to get a slice of the fortune reveals an awful secret.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/6Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show.
11. 04:30
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Have Daniel and Lucy had enough of dealing with other's problems?
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—Mr Waring of the BBC by Freddie Phillips
  True story of Peter Waring whose ambition brought fame and infamy.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—Headless Chicken by Rachel Trezise
  Darkly comic story about a miracle chicken.

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