BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 25 January 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Torchwood—2. Asylum
  The compassion of the Earth's protectors is tested by an odd new arrival in Cardiff.
2. 00:45
  Black and White by Jan Mark—3. Nule
  3/4A young boy dresses an old newel post to resemble a person, but his prank turns creepy.
3. 01:00
  Radio Waves by Leigh Jackson
  Nico is a successful news reporter. Her new ally becomes vulnerable. Stars Jill Baker.
4. 02:20
  A History of the Bible by John Barton (Omnibus)
  Hugh Bonneville reads John Barton's story of The Bible and the faiths that hold it sacred.
5. 03:35
  Inheritance Tracks—Hugh Bonneville
  Hugh Bonneville chooses tracks by Melanie Safka and David Bowie.
6. 03:45
  Tom Mennard's Local Tales—Series 1, Army
  4/4Tom has a tale to tell at the Goat and Compasses, about his recent army reunion....
7. 04:00
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The shady lawyer tries fleecing a millionaire.
8. 04:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Recovery
  Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead.
9. 05:00
  Conversation Extra—Groucho Marx
  Comedian great Groucho Marx takes questions at London press conference in 1964.
10. 05:30
  The Marx Brothers in Britain
  Glenn Mitchell profiles the visits to Britain of legendary comedy team The Marx Brothers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Soap Stars, Lesley Manville
  Actor Lesley Manville is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
2. 06:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
  Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
3. 07:00
  Poetry Extra—John Arlott's Poetry Book and Terminates Here
  Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the BBC's poetry archive.
4. 07:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Faithful old Thady’s memories of serving under four disastrous generations of Rackrents.
5. 08:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Richard E. Grant
  Actor Richard E. Grant chooses two tracks by Barbra Streisand.
6. 08:50
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, Episode 1
  1/10Vera and Irene enter cyberspace - and look forward to new family arrivals.
7. 10:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Brighton Racecourse
  Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport.
8. 10:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/04/1955
  Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion?
9. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Soap Stars, Lesley Manville
  Actor Lesley Manville is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
10. 11:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
  Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Poetry Extra—John Arlott's Poetry Book and Terminates Here
  Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 12:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Faithful old Thady’s memories of serving under four disastrous generations of Rackrents.
3. 13:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Richard E. Grant
  Actor Richard E. Grant chooses two tracks by Barbra Streisand.
4. 13:50
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, Episode 1
  1/10Vera and Irene enter cyberspace - and look forward to new family arrivals.
5. 15:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Brighton Racecourse
  Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport.
6. 15:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/04/1955
  Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion?
7. 16:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 4. Vorbis the Prophet
  4/4Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
8. 16:30
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 4
  4/6One word is the key to the Grimoire. But is Arcos able to harness its magical power?
9. 17:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Soap Stars, Lesley Manville
  Actor Lesley Manville is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
10. 17:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
  Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Poetry Extra—John Arlott's Poetry Book and Terminates Here
  Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 18:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Faithful old Thady’s memories of serving under four disastrous generations of Rackrents.
3. 19:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Richard E. Grant
  Actor Richard E. Grant chooses two tracks by Barbra Streisand.
4. 19:50
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, Episode 1
  1/10Vera and Irene enter cyberspace - and look forward to new family arrivals.
5. 21:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Brighton Racecourse
  Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport.
6. 21:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/04/1955
  Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion?
7. 22:00
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, Letter From America
  1/6The bossy social worker needs a new place to stay.
8. 22:30
  Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Martin Jarvis reads from a Haynes manual, plus more wireless weirdness.
9. 23:00
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Review
  1/6A new year, and Damien is asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd.
10. 23:30
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/8The Luton Laureate entertains with songs and poems about glasses.
11. 23:45
  Bunk Bed—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/8Why not having a tail is human beings' greatest loss.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 4. Vorbis the Prophet
  4/4Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
2. 00:30
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 4
  4/6One word is the key to the Grimoire. But is Arcos able to harness its magical power?
3. 01:00
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Soap Stars, Lesley Manville
  Actor Lesley Manville is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
4. 01:45
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
  Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
5. 02:00
  Poetry Extra—John Arlott's Poetry Book and Terminates Here
  Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the BBC's poetry archive.
6. 02:30
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  2/2Faithful old Thady’s memories of serving under four disastrous generations of Rackrents.
7. 03:40
  Inheritance Tracks—Richard E. Grant
  Actor Richard E. Grant chooses two tracks by Barbra Streisand.
8. 03:50
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, Episode 1
  1/10Vera and Irene enter cyberspace - and look forward to new family arrivals.
9. 05:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Brighton Racecourse
  Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team 'tackles' the subject of sport.
10. 05:30
  Take It From Here—From 07/04/1955
  Does Eth still fan the flames of Ron Glum's passion?

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