BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 11 December 2025

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Musical Legends—Joan Armatrading
  Tom Morton lavishes a little love and affection on the singer-songwriter.
2. 00:30
  Remembering Jane Austen—3. Sense and Sensibility
  3/4Jane Austen finds success as a published author.
3. 00:50
  Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Grey Squirrel
  Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.
4. 01:00
  Burnt—2. Politics of Darkness
  2/6Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady?
5. 01:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—3. Cake
  3/5The annual fete is looming and the Gailys make an impression.
6. 02:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor.
7. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Picnic
  4/14The Lad, Bill and Sid try to impress their dates from the local Palais.
8. 03:00
  Dot—Series 3, London Can Take It
  4/4Can Dot use her resemblance to Vera Lynn to gain favour with the PM?
9. 03:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 3. The Runaway
  3/10Lady Susan’s sister-in-law is wary of the widow’s intentions.
10. 03:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—3. Love and Marriage
  3/5Will Aunt Jane approve of the romantic choices made by her two nieces?
11. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jen Brister, Edward Brooke-Hitching and Jason Hazeley
12. 04:30
  Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Nose
  4/6Major Kovalyov's nose vanishes and reappears disguised as a councillor.
13. 05:00
  Jane Austen—Persuasion, 1. Old Friends and New Meetings
  1/3Anne Elliott meets her fiancé again after eight years apart.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Burnt—3. Exploitation
  3/6Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top.
2. 06:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—4. Sadness and Joy
  4/5Can the ladies of Haverstock cope with change?
3. 07:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
  2/8Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties.
4. 07:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way
  4/6Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.
5. 08:00
  Ability—Series 1, The Date
  1/4Matt persuades his carer Bob to pretend to be him and ring a prospective internet date.
6. 08:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 4. Frederica
  4/10Lady Susan’s teenage daughter causes a stir.
7. 08:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—4. Victory and Verse
  4/5Jane takes her nieces to the dentist and her nephew praises her in verse.
8. 09:00
  Rum Punch—Series 1, 2. Date Night
  2/4Taylor prepares to host a business meeting at the shop. Delroy tries to butter up Angie.
9. 09:30
  The Creation of an Icon—4. Shining with Divine Splendour
  Aidan Hart explains how to use paint to create divine light.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Advent People - Elizabeth
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sharon Grenham Thompson.
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Caroline Criado-Perez on Jane Austen
  The feminist campaigner and writer Caroline Criado-Perez champions the life of Jane Austen
12. 10:30
  Remembering Jane Austen—4. Fame and Ill Health
  4/4As Jane's work is beginning to be recognised, she falls ill. Presented by Derek Parker.
13. 10:50
  Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Magpie
  Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.
14. 11:00
  Burnt—3. Exploitation
  3/6Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top.
15. 11:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—4. Sadness and Joy
  4/5Can the ladies of Haverstock cope with change?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
  2/8Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties.
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way
  4/6Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.
3. 13:00
  Ability—Series 1, The Date
  1/4Matt persuades his carer Bob to pretend to be him and ring a prospective internet date.
4. 13:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 4. Frederica
  4/10Lady Susan’s teenage daughter causes a stir.
5. 13:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—4. Victory and Verse
  4/5Jane takes her nieces to the dentist and her nephew praises her in verse.
6. 14:00
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 3, 2014
  12/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the last semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz.
7. 14:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
8. 15:00
  Jane Austen—Persuasion, 2. Accidents and Encounters
  2/3Anne Elliott is surprised to hear news of an impending marriage.
9. 16:00
  Great Lives—Caroline Criado-Perez on Jane Austen
  The feminist campaigner and writer Caroline Criado-Perez champions the life of Jane Austen
10. 16:30
  Remembering Jane Austen—4. Fame and Ill Health
  4/4As Jane's work is beginning to be recognised, she falls ill. Presented by Derek Parker.
11. 16:50
  Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Magpie
  Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.
12. 17:00
  Burnt—3. Exploitation
  3/6Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top.
13. 17:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—4. Sadness and Joy
  4/5Can the ladies of Haverstock cope with change?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
  2/8Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties.
2. 18:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way
  4/6Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.
3. 19:00
  Ability—Series 1, The Date
  1/4Matt persuades his carer Bob to pretend to be him and ring a prospective internet date.
4. 19:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 4. Frederica
  4/10Lady Susan’s teenage daughter causes a stir.
5. 19:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—4. Victory and Verse
  4/5Jane takes her nieces to the dentist and her nephew praises her in verse.
6. 20:00
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 3, 2014
  12/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the last semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz.
7. 20:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
8. 21:00
  Jane Austen—Persuasion, 2. Accidents and Encounters
  2/3Anne Elliott is surprised to hear news of an impending marriage.
9. 22:00
  Rum Punch—Series 1, 2. Date Night
  2/4Taylor prepares to host a business meeting at the shop. Delroy tries to butter up Angie.
10. 22:25
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Travis Jay 2/3
  Comedian Ria Lina chats again to comic, actor and Rum Punch creator Travis Jay
11. 22:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Juradia
  2/6Brian travels to Juradia, a country where every other person is a lawyer.
12. 23:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Nick Mohammed
  4/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny.
13. 23:30
  Small Scenes—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Meet the funniest (and unhappiest) man in the world.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Caroline Criado-Perez on Jane Austen
  The feminist campaigner and writer Caroline Criado-Perez champions the life of Jane Austen
2. 00:30
  Remembering Jane Austen—4. Fame and Ill Health
  4/4As Jane's work is beginning to be recognised, she falls ill. Presented by Derek Parker.
3. 00:50
  Dear Sir, Yours Ruffled—A Letter from a Magpie
  Another animal we love to hate writes a letter in their own defence.
4. 01:00
  Burnt—3. Exploitation
  3/6Milkie discovers corruption goes right to the top.
5. 01:30
  Gentleman and Ladies by Susan Hill—4. Sadness and Joy
  4/5Can the ladies of Haverstock cope with change?
6. 02:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, Big Brother
  2/8Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over civil liberties.
7. 02:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Solve Murders the Burkiss Way
  4/6Can TV impressionists halt a repeat killing? Stars Denise Coffey.
8. 03:00
  Ability—Series 1, The Date
  1/4Matt persuades his carer Bob to pretend to be him and ring a prospective internet date.
9. 03:30
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 4. Frederica
  4/10Lady Susan’s teenage daughter causes a stir.
10. 03:45
  Jane Austen: No Ice in Weymouth—4. Victory and Verse
  4/5Jane takes her nieces to the dentist and her nephew praises her in verse.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 3, 2014
  12/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the last semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz.
12. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
13. 05:00
  Jane Austen—Persuasion, 2. Accidents and Encounters
  2/3Anne Elliott is surprised to hear news of an impending marriage.

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