BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 February 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Sarah Bernhardt
  Comedienne Jenny Eclair chooses one of the first acting superstars, Sarah Bernhardt.
2. 00:30
  The Human at Play
  Farrah Jarral asks who gets to play in our society.
3. 01:00
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—1. Fake
  1/7The Kremlin, 10th May 1966. The Tsar's Icon is a fake. The original must be found.
4. 01:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost
  3/5Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.
5. 02:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, And Pigs Can Fry
  1/6The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Stars Brenda Blethyn.
6. 02:30
  Give Or Take—6. Besieged!
  6/8The press besiege Sam and Annabel for their full story of winning the football pools
7. 03:00
  All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Maggie's 60th birthday brings a surprise present and some unwelcome revelations.
8. 03:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—4. Audrey
  4/5All doctors have 'expert opinions', according to Agatha Christie.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 4. Notes
  4/10'Dales Diaries' takes to the air with two charming hostesses.
10. 04:00
  Say the Word—Episode 6
  6/6Frank Delaney with Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood.
11. 04:30
  HR—Series 2, Surfing
  4/6The odd duo try some deeply inaccurate online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?
12. 05:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, Tears Of The Giraffe
  4/4Precious continues to investigate the disappearance of Mrs Curtin's son.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—The Language of Flowers by Elaine Chiew
  Willow and Geoff can’t read each other’s signals.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises
  2/7In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon.
2. 06:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  4/5Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
3. 07:00
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction
  1/6Will Mr Right ever come along to release Isobel from her Mammy's apron strings?
4. 07:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  6/8Harold is shocked to meet his older half-brother. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
5. 08:00
  The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South
  6/6Jeff (Philip Jackson) tries matchmaking and finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.
6. 08:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood
  5/5A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre.
7. 08:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals
  5/10Vera has a busy day with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.
8. 09:00
  Dan Does Dating—Series 1, Chloe
  3/4Could Dan be compatible with someone much posher than him?
9. 09:30
  Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Out of the Shadows
  4/4Helen looks at the myth of the solitary genius and finds out about Alma Mahler.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Candlemas – full of grace and wisdom
  A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and hymns.
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Days
  How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives.
12. 10:30
  The Last Picture Show
  John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery as two big exhibitions come down.
13. 11:00
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises
  2/7In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon.
14. 11:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  4/5Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction
  1/6Will Mr Right ever come along to release Isobel from her Mammy's apron strings?
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  6/8Harold is shocked to meet his older half-brother. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
3. 13:00
  The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South
  6/6Jeff (Philip Jackson) tries matchmaking and finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.
4. 13:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood
  5/5A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre.
5. 13:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals
  5/10Vera has a busy day with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.
6. 14:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose
  1/6How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show.
7. 14:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It
  4/4Pete is in love with Cassie, but is she in love with him?
8. 15:00
  Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count
  Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.
9. 16:00
  Soul Music—Days
  How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives.
10. 16:30
  The Last Picture Show
  John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery as two big exhibitions come down.
11. 17:00
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises
  2/7In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon.
12. 17:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  4/5Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction
  1/6Will Mr Right ever come along to release Isobel from her Mammy's apron strings?
2. 18:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  6/8Harold is shocked to meet his older half-brother. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
3. 19:00
  The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South
  6/6Jeff (Philip Jackson) tries matchmaking and finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.
4. 19:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood
  5/5A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre.
5. 19:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals
  5/10Vera has a busy day with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.
6. 20:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose
  1/6How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show.
7. 20:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It
  4/4Pete is in love with Cassie, but is she in love with him?
8. 21:00
  Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count
  Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.
9. 22:00
  Dan Does Dating—Series 1, Chloe
  3/4Could Dan be compatible with someone much posher than him?
10. 22:30
  Four Sleepless Knights—3. Sir Geoffrey
  3/4Geoff and Liz are on a Dream Holiday but Geoff's snoring is keeping his wife awake.
11. 22:45
  Life With Lederer—Series 1, 3. Relationships
  3/5Helen Lederer decides she needs a man in her life.
12. 23:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1
  1/6The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
13. 23:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6The comic offers revelations about hats, tents and disturbing tales from Beatrix Potter.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Days
  How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives.
2. 00:30
  The Last Picture Show
  John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery as two big exhibitions come down.
3. 01:00
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises
  2/7In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon.
4. 01:30
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  4/5Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
5. 02:00
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction
  1/6Will Mr Right ever come along to release Isobel from her Mammy's apron strings?
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  6/8Harold is shocked to meet his older half-brother. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 03:00
  The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South
  6/6Jeff (Philip Jackson) tries matchmaking and finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.
8. 03:30
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood
  5/5A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals
  5/10Vera has a busy day with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.
10. 04:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose
  1/6How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show.
11. 04:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It
  4/4Pete is in love with Cassie, but is she in love with him?
12. 05:00
  Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count
  Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.

Saturday 7 February 2026