BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 3 February 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  2/4Paul Gambaccini examines the first post-war winner to sweep five major Academy Awards.
2. 00:30
  The Brixmis Story
  The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the Cold War's unsung heroes.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 6. Home Again
  6/8Murder on a lonely island, as Paul Temple spots a clue pointing to Paris.
4. 01:30
  Maugham's Eye View—6. Before The Party
  6/6Kathleen thinks her sister knows more about her husband's death.
5. 02:00
  In the Chair—Episode 5
  5/6A Jobcentre murder makes hack George Cragge more uncertain of New Labour.
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Branded
  6/20Private Godfrey is ridiculed for once being a conscientious objector.
7. 03:00
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise
  2/4Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden.
8. 03:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—1. Miss Marple
  1/5David goes missing and Mummy retires to her bedroom, so Miss Marple is needed.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 1. Email
  1/10The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of feminine vitriol.
10. 04:00
  Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
  Can Roy Plomley's contestants spot the mistakes?
11. 04:30
  Married—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6With his parallel universes collided, why is Robin being nice?
12. 05:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Daddy
  1/4Precious Ramotswe takes on her first case and a new secretary.
13. 05:45
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Andria's Story
  1/3Can Andria's new bed symbolise her future with an enigmatic Russian pianist?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust
  7/8Paul Temple switches his attention to a London nightclub.
2. 06:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War
  1/5Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?
3. 07:00
  Oh Mother!—The Burglary
  Can Nelly get her hands on some insurance money?
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Who Is Pink Oboe?
  11/17Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.
5. 08:00
  Jack & Millie—Series 1, Death & The Maven
  1/4A sudden death means a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake.
6. 08:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—2. Jane Eyre
  2/5Auntie Di appears: a hard liner, wreathed in cigarette smoke.
7. 08:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
  2/10Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
8. 09:00
  You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 3. 'The Irish Comedian Throws His Chair Across the Room'
  3/6Difficult sound cues enrage confused comics.
9. 09:30
  Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Ghosts
  1/4Einstein's wife Mileva, the Curie power couple and a charlatan.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Candlemas - God's Promise Fulfilled
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Grace Thomas
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry
  Natalie Carter and Melissa Cummings-Quarry join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
12. 10:30
  Clocking On
  Professor Emma Griffin explores how British workers became tied to the clock.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust
  7/8Paul Temple switches his attention to a London nightclub.
14. 11:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War
  1/5Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Oh Mother!—The Burglary
  Can Nelly get her hands on some insurance money?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Who Is Pink Oboe?
  11/17Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.
3. 13:00
  Jack & Millie—Series 1, Death & The Maven
  1/4A sudden death means a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake.
4. 13:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—2. Jane Eyre
  2/5Auntie Di appears: a hard liner, wreathed in cigarette smoke.
5. 13:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
  2/10Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
6. 14:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex.
7. 14:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House
  6/6Patrick and Stella find their dream house. Will the children scupper moving?
8. 15:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Bone
  2/4Precious continues to search for the missing 11 year old boy.
9. 15:45
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Boris's Story
  2/3After pianist Boris's bitter break-up, can Chiara better understand him?
10. 16:00
  A Good Read—Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry
  Natalie Carter and Melissa Cummings-Quarry join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
11. 16:30
  Clocking On
  Professor Emma Griffin explores how British workers became tied to the clock.
12. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust
  7/8Paul Temple switches his attention to a London nightclub.
13. 17:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War
  1/5Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Oh Mother!—The Burglary
  Can Nelly get her hands on some insurance money?
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Who Is Pink Oboe?
  11/17Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.
3. 19:00
  Jack & Millie—Series 1, Death & The Maven
  1/4A sudden death means a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake.
4. 19:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—2. Jane Eyre
  2/5Auntie Di appears: a hard liner, wreathed in cigarette smoke.
5. 19:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
  2/10Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
6. 20:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex.
7. 20:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House
  6/6Patrick and Stella find their dream house. Will the children scupper moving?
8. 21:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Bone
  2/4Precious continues to search for the missing 11 year old boy.
9. 21:45
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Boris's Story
  2/3After pianist Boris's bitter break-up, can Chiara better understand him?
10. 22:00
  You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 3. 'The Irish Comedian Throws His Chair Across the Room'
  3/6Difficult sound cues enrage confused comics.
11. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4A new interpretation of classic song 'Fifty Ways to Leave Your Mother'. Stars Nina Wadia.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Hannah Byczkowski 3/3
  Esyllt Sears chats once more to stand-up comedian and Traitors star Hannah Byczkowski..
13. 23:00
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
  2/4Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.
14. 23:30
  Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality
  2/4The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Natalie Carter & Melissa Cummings-Quarry
  Natalie Carter and Melissa Cummings-Quarry join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Clocking On
  Professor Emma Griffin explores how British workers became tied to the clock.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 7. Dinner at the Stardust
  7/8Paul Temple switches his attention to a London nightclub.
4. 01:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 1. Casualties of War
  1/5Shrewsbury, 1139. Can the detective monk find a missing brother and sister?
5. 02:00
  Oh Mother!—The Burglary
  Can Nelly get her hands on some insurance money?
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Who Is Pink Oboe?
  11/17Cowardly Captain Seagoon is at war. With Peter Sellers on leave, Graham Stark is enlisted.
7. 03:00
  Jack & Millie—Series 1, Death & The Maven
  1/4A sudden death means a choice between good behaviour and cheesecake.
8. 03:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—2. Jane Eyre
  2/5Auntie Di appears: a hard liner, wreathed in cigarette smoke.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
  2/10Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  3/8The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in West Sussex.
11. 04:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, New House
  6/6Patrick and Stella find their dream house. Will the children scupper moving?
12. 05:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, The Bone
  2/4Precious continues to search for the missing 11 year old boy.
13. 05:45
  I Got the Dog by Susie Maguire—Boris's Story
  2/3After pianist Boris's bitter break-up, can Chiara better understand him?

Wednesday 4 February 2026