BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 31 January 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Bruch's Violin Concerto
  Stories of what Bruch's popular violin concerto means to people around the world.
2. 00:30
  The Arthur Cravan Memorial Society
  Arthur Smith pieces together an unreliable portrait of Arthur Cravan, the Dada James Dean.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 5. A Surprise for Pete Roberts
  5/8The death toll mounts as Paul Temple heads to a river island on the Thames.
4. 01:30
  Maugham's Eye View—5. The Facts of Life
  5/6Told not to gamble, lend money or see women, Nicky hits Monte Carlo. With Dirk Bogarde.
5. 02:00
  Taking It Up the Octave—5. First Night Frights
  5/5First night nerves for Carmen means Natasha gets verbal.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Without Prejudice
  5/8Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia.
7. 03:00
  The Break—Series 1, Occupied
  5/6Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind.
8. 03:30
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—5. Legacy
  5/5Telford's death meant he had little idea of how his legacy would long endure.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 10. Christopher
  10/10Drama at Irene's door - and she has a confession for Vera.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Jennie Bond
  4/4The former BBC Royal Correspondent quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, It's a Fig, Not a Date
  3/4Cassie and Pete join dating agencies with unexpected realisations.
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—Tango Diaries by Ron Hutchinson
  Tango is an obsession to some people. To many, it is the spirit of life itself.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Magician Amongst the Spirits by Bert Coules
  Harry Houdini's ascent to a world famous escapologist - and a corroding obsession...
2. 07:30
  With Great Pleasure—Terry Wogan
  Sir Terry Wogan chooses his favourite words and music with readings by Sir David Jason.
3. 08:00
  Drama on 4—Daughter by Testament
  A wannabe musician is wondering if he can handle fatherhood.
4. 08:45
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, The Campaign
  1/4Sir Plympton Makepeace recalls a non-existent election campaign planned in a pub.
5. 09:00
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
6. 09:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, The Slogan Contest
  A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
7. 10:00
  Conversation Extra—As I Remember - Lady Asquith
  The daughter of UK Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith interviewed in 1967.
8. 10:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter
  Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim.
9. 11:00
  A Magician Amongst the Spirits by Bert Coules
  Harry Houdini's ascent to a world famous escapologist - and a corroding obsession...
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Afternoon
1. 12:30
  With Great Pleasure—Terry Wogan
  Sir Terry Wogan chooses his favourite words and music with readings by Sir David Jason.
2. 13:00
  Drama on 4—Daughter by Testament
  A wannabe musician is wondering if he can handle fatherhood.
3. 13:45
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, The Campaign
  1/4Sir Plympton Makepeace recalls a non-existent election campaign planned in a pub.
4. 14:00
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
5. 14:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, The Slogan Contest
  A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
6. 15:00
  Conversation Extra—As I Remember - Lady Asquith
  The daughter of UK Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith interviewed in 1967.
7. 15:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter
  Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim.
8. 16:00
  Torchwood—3. Golden Age
  3/4Chasing a dangerous energy field, Torchwood is faced with telephonic terror in Delhi.
9. 16:45
  Black and White by Jan Mark—4. Who's a Pretty Boy Then?
  4/4When dad builds a budgerigar aviary, the birds' behaviour turns alarming.
10. 17:00
  A Magician Amongst the Spirits by Bert Coules
  Harry Houdini's ascent to a world famous escapologist - and a corroding obsession...
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Evening
1. 18:30
  With Great Pleasure—Terry Wogan
  Sir Terry Wogan chooses his favourite words and music with readings by Sir David Jason.
2. 19:00
  Drama on 4—Daughter by Testament
  A wannabe musician is wondering if he can handle fatherhood.
3. 19:45
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, The Campaign
  1/4Sir Plympton Makepeace recalls a non-existent election campaign planned in a pub.
4. 20:00
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
5. 20:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, The Slogan Contest
  A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
6. 21:00
  Conversation Extra—As I Remember - Lady Asquith
  The daughter of UK Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith interviewed in 1967.
7. 21:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter
  Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim.
8. 22:00
  The Penny Dreadfuls—Macbeth Rebothered
  An alternative spin on the tale of this noble king. Greg McHugh stars.
9. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Hannah Byczkowski 1/3
  Esyllt Sears speaks to stand-up comedian, podcaster and Traitors star Hannah Byczkowski.
10. 23:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Time to Celebrate
  1/4Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
11. 23:30
  Radio Active—Series 4, Round Your Parts
  3/8Mike Flex, Anna Daptor and Mike Channel discover what it's really like round your parts.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Torchwood—3. Golden Age
  3/4Chasing a dangerous energy field, Torchwood is faced with telephonic terror in Delhi.
2. 00:45
  Black and White by Jan Mark—4. Who's a Pretty Boy Then?
  4/4When dad builds a budgerigar aviary, the birds' behaviour turns alarming.
3. 01:00
  A Magician Amongst the Spirits by Bert Coules
  Harry Houdini's ascent to a world famous escapologist - and a corroding obsession...
4. 02:30
  With Great Pleasure—Terry Wogan
  Sir Terry Wogan chooses his favourite words and music with readings by Sir David Jason.
5. 03:00
  Drama on 4—Daughter by Testament
  A wannabe musician is wondering if he can handle fatherhood.
6. 03:45
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, The Campaign
  1/4Sir Plympton Makepeace recalls a non-existent election campaign planned in a pub.
7. 04:00
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
8. 04:30
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, The Slogan Contest
  A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
9. 05:00
  Conversation Extra—As I Remember - Lady Asquith
  The daughter of UK Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith interviewed in 1967.
10. 05:50
  Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter
  Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim.

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