BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 9 December 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  The Tingle Factor—Ken Russell
  Film director Ken Russell talks about the music that makes him emotional.
2. 00:30
  Remembering Jane Austen—1. A Lively Imagination
  1/4This is the only account of Jane Austen written by someone who actually knew her.
3. 00:50
  Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter From a Fox
  Animals we love to hate write a letter in their own defence.
4. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Have His Carcase, 6. All a Question of Time
  6/6The upper class sleuth battles to finally unmask a killer.
5. 01:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—1. Faith's Funeral
  1/5The ties, friendships and loneliness of a family living in a small Midland village.
6. 02:00
  Visiting Julia—Other People
  3/6With Roger’s wife in hospital, can he cope with his Mother-in-law’s new ‘friend’, Otto?
7. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Menace From the Deep
  18/20With the platoon marooned at the end of the pier, Jones gets a shock.
8. 03:00
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Edible Dormouse and Peacock Butterfly
  3/3An edible dormouse and a peacock butterfly reveal the truth about life in an attic.
9. 03:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 1. The Coquette
  1/10Scheming society widow Lady Susan Vernon pays a visit to her brother and his wife.
10. 03:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—1. Pride, Prejudice and Shopping
  1/5Jane writes to her sister about Pride and Prejudice.
11. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 5
  5/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi, Rick Wakeman
12. 04:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Miss Reenie Comes to Stay
  5/6Adam's surprise birthday present for his dad backfires.
13. 05:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 1. The Matchmaker
  1/2Emma Woodhouse declares she will never marry.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Burnt—1. Mountain Horror
  1/6After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales.
2. 06:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—2. The Laundrette
  2/5Friendship blossoms at the village laundrette but will Ma Gaily approve?
3. 07:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
  1/6A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
5. 08:00
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Swallow
  3/4Nathan's been reincarnated as a swallow. Stars Daniel Rigby and Hugh Dennis.
6. 08:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 2. The Captivator
  2/10Lady Susan receives a mixed reception in her brother's home.
7. 08:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—2. Plays and Novels
  2/5Jane takes one niece to the theatre and offers advice to another...
8. 09:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 3, 3. Alpacalypse Now
  3/7Chumbawumba, llamas and the world’s earliest known review.
9. 09:30
  The Creation of an Icon—2. Symbolism of Paint
  Aidan Hart explains the significance of colour as he paints an icon.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Advent People - King David
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Mark Dowd.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins
  Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite reads.
12. 10:30
  Remembering Jane Austen—2. Healthy, Brunette, Rosy Cheeks
  2/4After Jane’s father dies, the family move to Chawton Cottage.
13. 10:50
  Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Cuckoo
  Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.
14. 11:00
  Burnt—1. Mountain Horror
  1/6After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales.
15. 11:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—2. The Laundrette
  2/5Friendship blossoms at the village laundrette but will Ma Gaily approve?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
  1/6A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
3. 13:00
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Swallow
  3/4Nathan's been reincarnated as a swallow. Stars Daniel Rigby and Hugh Dennis.
4. 13:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 2. The Captivator
  2/10Lady Susan receives a mixed reception in her brother's home.
5. 13:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—2. Plays and Novels
  2/5Jane takes one niece to the theatre and offers advice to another...
6. 14:00
  Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels
  1/5Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.
7. 14:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, An Already Bad Life Made Worse but Sort of on Purpose
  5/6Pip chases the dragon in the exotic East (End).
8. 15:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins
  Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite reads.
10. 16:30
  Remembering Jane Austen—2. Healthy, Brunette, Rosy Cheeks
  2/4After Jane’s father dies, the family move to Chawton Cottage.
11. 16:50
  Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Cuckoo
  Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.
12. 17:00
  Burnt—1. Mountain Horror
  1/6After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales.
13. 17:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—2. The Laundrette
  2/5Friendship blossoms at the village laundrette but will Ma Gaily approve?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
  1/6A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
3. 19:00
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Swallow
  3/4Nathan's been reincarnated as a swallow. Stars Daniel Rigby and Hugh Dennis.
4. 19:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 2. The Captivator
  2/10Lady Susan receives a mixed reception in her brother's home.
5. 19:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—2. Plays and Novels
  2/5Jane takes one niece to the theatre and offers advice to another...
6. 20:00
  Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels
  1/5Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.
7. 20:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, An Already Bad Life Made Worse but Sort of on Purpose
  5/6Pip chases the dragon in the exotic East (End).
8. 21:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.
9. 22:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 3, 3. Alpacalypse Now
  3/7Chumbawumba, llamas and the world’s earliest known review.
10. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The multi-talented Mrs Bedi lands in hospital, and meet the Six Million Rupee Man.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Travis Jay 1/3
  Comedian Ria Lina chats to comic, actor and Rum Punch creator Travis Jay
12. 23:00
  Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Bridget tries to find an icon who will not replace the word 'feminism' with 'bootylicious'
13. 23:30
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Sex and Sexuality
  3/4Paul Sinha looks at the role lust has played in driving history.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins
  Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins join Sue MacGregor to discuss favourite reads.
2. 00:30
  Remembering Jane Austen—2. Healthy, Brunette, Rosy Cheeks
  2/4After Jane’s father dies, the family move to Chawton Cottage.
3. 00:50
  Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Cuckoo
  Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.
4. 01:00
  Burnt—1. Mountain Horror
  1/6After leaving London, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in Wales.
5. 01:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—2. The Laundrette
  2/5Friendship blossoms at the village laundrette but will Ma Gaily approve?
6. 02:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
  1/6A broken typewriter sparks chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
7. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
  4/17Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
8. 03:00
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Swallow
  3/4Nathan's been reincarnated as a swallow. Stars Daniel Rigby and Hugh Dennis.
9. 03:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 2. The Captivator
  2/10Lady Susan receives a mixed reception in her brother's home.
10. 03:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—2. Plays and Novels
  2/5Jane takes one niece to the theatre and offers advice to another...
11. 04:00
  Genius—Series 1, Paul Daniels
  1/5Paul Daniels has to select the best loopy idea, from the 99p coin to steel drum urinals.
12. 04:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, An Already Bad Life Made Worse but Sort of on Purpose
  5/6Pip chases the dragon in the exotic East (End).
13. 05:00
  Jane Austen—Emma, 2. Proposal
  2/2Two new arrivals threaten Emma's composure.

Wednesday 10 December 2025