BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 16 January 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—DJ Sara Cox nominates singer Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes
  Sara Cox nominates the American hip hop artist and rapper Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes.
2. 00:30
  Nightingales of India
  The remarkable story of the Mangeshkar sisters - revered by Bollywood fans the world over.
3. 01:00
  The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers—3. Sinister
  3/3Following the evidence, will Carruthers finally uncover what Germany is planning for?
4. 01:45
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—How to Get It Off Your Chest
  4/10When Zeppa is betrayed by his best friend, he conjures up a dastardly scheme for revenge.
5. 02:00
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Right to Know
  6/8Jim Hacker tries to excavate himself from problems with badgers.
6. 02:30
  Give Or Take—3. Jackpot!
  3/8Sam has scooped the jackpot on the football pools, but how much has he won?
7. 03:00
  All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4The family descends upon Maggie to provide support, plumbing advice and tea.
8. 03:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—2. Sir Kit and the Jewish
  2/8Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: Sir Kit and wife
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of More Letters, 9. Homesick
  9/10Irene's homesick down under. Vera shares a warning.
10. 04:00
  Say the Word—Episode 3
  3/6Frank Delaney chairs the English game from the Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
11. 04:30
  HR—Series 2, Gassing
  1/6Sam is manning the helplines when Peter calls, in distress about their faulty boiler.
12. 05:00
  The Jungle Book—1. Wolves
  1/2Rudyard Kipling's family classic with a darker twist. Is Mowgli in real danger?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 1. The Prodigal Son
  1/6Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop.
2. 06:45
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—Kind Hearts and Bayonets
  5/10Mithridanes wants to be the wisest and most generous benefactor. So Nathan needs to go.
3. 07:00
  Taking It Up the Octave—3. Flushing Out Talent
  3/5Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public convenience?
4. 07:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Tea for Two
  3/8A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
5. 08:00
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
6. 08:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—3. Being the First Part of the history of Sir Conolly Rackrent
  3/8Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: Sir Conolly
7. 08:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of More Letters, 10. Wedding
  10/10With a wedding to arrange, will all end happily ever after between Vera and Irene?
8. 09:00
  Time of the Week—Series 2, 4. Women Drivers, the Pill, Wicker
  4/4Chloe Slack presents the show from Spring Island - the best place in the UK to be a woman.
9. 09:30
  Encounters with Victoria—5. American Idols
  5/10Lucy Worsley explores the popularity of Tom Thumb and Buffalo Bill in Victorian England.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Truth - Jesus's Truth
  The Daily Service led by Rev Dr Emma Whittick
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Chervona Kalyna
  Powerful stories linked to this beautiful and stirring Ukrainian folk song
12. 10:30
  Good In Vestments
  The Rev. Richard Coles explores the surprising history of church vestments.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 1. The Prodigal Son
  1/6Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop.
14. 11:45
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—Kind Hearts and Bayonets
  5/10Mithridanes wants to be the wisest and most generous benefactor. So Nathan needs to go.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Taking It Up the Octave—3. Flushing Out Talent
  3/5Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public convenience?
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Tea for Two
  3/8A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
3. 13:00
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
4. 13:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—3. Being the First Part of the history of Sir Conolly Rackrent
  3/8Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: Sir Conolly
5. 13:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of More Letters, 10. Wedding
  10/10With a wedding to arrange, will all end happily ever after between Vera and Irene?
6. 14:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Greg Dyke
  2/4The former BBC director-general quizzes a panel about himself.
7. 14:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, Older
  1/4Cassie and Pete would be a great couple, if they were not so busy being friends.
8. 15:00
  The Jungle Book—2. Tiger, Tiger
  2/2Mowgli, Bagheera and Baloo meet some unsavoury characters on their journey through Mumbai.
9. 16:00
  Soul Music—Chervona Kalyna
  Powerful stories linked to this beautiful and stirring Ukrainian folk song
10. 16:30
  Good In Vestments
  The Rev. Richard Coles explores the surprising history of church vestments.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 1. The Prodigal Son
  1/6Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop.
12. 17:45
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—Kind Hearts and Bayonets
  5/10Mithridanes wants to be the wisest and most generous benefactor. So Nathan needs to go.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Taking It Up the Octave—3. Flushing Out Talent
  3/5Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public convenience?
2. 18:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Tea for Two
  3/8A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
3. 19:00
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
4. 19:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—3. Being the First Part of the history of Sir Conolly Rackrent
  3/8Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: Sir Conolly
5. 19:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of More Letters, 10. Wedding
  10/10With a wedding to arrange, will all end happily ever after between Vera and Irene?
6. 20:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Greg Dyke
  2/4The former BBC director-general quizzes a panel about himself.
7. 20:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, Older
  1/4Cassie and Pete would be a great couple, if they were not so busy being friends.
8. 21:00
  The Jungle Book—2. Tiger, Tiger
  2/2Mowgli, Bagheera and Baloo meet some unsavoury characters on their journey through Mumbai.
9. 22:00
  Time of the Week—Series 2, 4. Women Drivers, the Pill, Wicker
  4/4Chloe Slack presents the show from Spring Island - the best place in the UK to be a woman.
10. 22:30
  Elvenquest—Series 4, The Great Escape
  6/6The Questers discover the Sword of Asnagar. But will it help or hinder them?
11. 23:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, The Jousting Mastersons
  4/6The 15th century family has land struggles, leaving them living in an overcrowded castle.
12. 23:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6The comedy award-winner with the Barn Conversion Couple and a visit to the Dragon's Den.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Chervona Kalyna
  Powerful stories linked to this beautiful and stirring Ukrainian folk song
2. 00:30
  Good In Vestments
  The Rev. Richard Coles explores the surprising history of church vestments.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 1. The Prodigal Son
  1/6Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop.
4. 01:45
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—Kind Hearts and Bayonets
  5/10Mithridanes wants to be the wisest and most generous benefactor. So Nathan needs to go.
5. 02:00
  Taking It Up the Octave—3. Flushing Out Talent
  3/5Should local council cash be spent on Opera Sunderland, or a public convenience?
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Tea for Two
  3/8A famous by-election visitor sparks party wars. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 03:00
  The Break—Series 1, Dead Man's Dinner
  3/6Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy.
8. 03:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—3. Being the First Part of the history of Sir Conolly Rackrent
  3/8Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: Sir Conolly
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of More Letters, 10. Wedding
  10/10With a wedding to arrange, will all end happily ever after between Vera and Irene?
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Greg Dyke
  2/4The former BBC director-general quizzes a panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, Older
  1/4Cassie and Pete would be a great couple, if they were not so busy being friends.
12. 05:00
  The Jungle Book—2. Tiger, Tiger
  2/2Mowgli, Bagheera and Baloo meet some unsavoury characters on their journey through Mumbai.

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