BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 4 March 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams
  Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Texting Andy Warhol
  Are words on a gallery wall art or literature? Bidisha looks at text in art.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 1. The Murderous Marriage
  1/6The Cotswold sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But...
4. 01:30
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—2. Rival
  2/3Hollywood, 1947. Can failed poet Dennis Barlow see off a suitor for Aimee’s affections?
5. 02:00
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Space Race
  2/8What goes up in the glasnost era must come down, but where is subject to negotiation.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
  15/17On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
7. 03:00
  The Fair Intellectual Club—An Encounter with Mr Newton
  1/6In pre-enlightenment Edinburgh, the Fair Intellectuals lead Newton to the laws of gravity.
8. 03:30
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—7. Making Ends Meet
  7/10Betty struggles to keep up with her loan payments.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 2. Hospital
  2/5Both Vera and Irene end up in hospital, but their explanations don't quite match.
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Parham House
  7/8The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
11. 04:30
  Says on the Tin—Chowder
  4/6Eliott, Esther and Hannah battle to promote an American dish to the British palate.
12. 05:00
  Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—2. Escape
  2/2Wounded British airman, John Franklin is fit and keen to escape France....
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
2. 06:30
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—3. Discovery
  3/3Hollywood, 1947. Can Aimee overcome her horror when she finds out where Dennis works?
3. 07:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/5Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up.
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording
  The Lad sparks hospital havoc. The classic TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961.
5. 08:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 3. At Your Side
  3/6Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday.
6. 08:30
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—8. An Unlikely Job
  8/10Mary gets Mother a job as a radio dramatist and Betty has to work with Dorita.
7. 08:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 3. Homecoming
  3/5There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit.
8. 09:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, Zoe Lyons, Stuart McPherson, Anna Thomas and Neil Delamere
  5/10Neil Delamere, Stuart McPherson, Anna Thomas and Neil Delamere join Angela Barnes.
9. 09:30
  How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—3. Science
  Timandra Harkness explores ways to constructively disagree: science and factual disputes
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Salt of the earth - When the salt loses its taste
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Kirsty Thorpe
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Richard Rogers, Catalyst
  Tom Dyckhoff looks back through the archive at the life and work of Richard Rogers.
12. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
13. 11:30
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—3. Discovery
  3/3Hollywood, 1947. Can Aimee overcome her horror when she finds out where Dennis works?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/5Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording
  The Lad sparks hospital havoc. The classic TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961.
3. 13:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 3. At Your Side
  3/6Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday.
4. 13:30
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—8. An Unlikely Job
  8/10Mary gets Mother a job as a radio dramatist and Betty has to work with Dorita.
5. 13:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 3. Homecoming
  3/5There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit.
6. 14:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 3
  3/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Eddie Izzard, Miranda Lowe and Dr Roopa Farooki.
7. 14:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Speaking in Tongues
  6/6The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—A Short Ride to Dusseldorf by Janice Okoh
  Alison can make three grand - by flying off to marry a stranger.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—Fixed Point by Eley Williams
  An original short story about working as a living statue.
10. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Richard Rogers, Catalyst
  Tom Dyckhoff looks back through the archive at the life and work of Richard Rogers.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
12. 17:30
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—3. Discovery
  3/3Hollywood, 1947. Can Aimee overcome her horror when she finds out where Dennis works?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/5Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up.
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording
  The Lad sparks hospital havoc. The classic TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961.
3. 19:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 3. At Your Side
  3/6Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday.
4. 19:30
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—8. An Unlikely Job
  8/10Mary gets Mother a job as a radio dramatist and Betty has to work with Dorita.
5. 19:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 3. Homecoming
  3/5There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit.
6. 20:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 3
  3/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Eddie Izzard, Miranda Lowe and Dr Roopa Farooki.
7. 20:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Speaking in Tongues
  6/6The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road.
8. 21:00
  Drama on 4—A Short Ride to Dusseldorf by Janice Okoh
  Alison can make three grand - by flying off to marry a stranger.
9. 21:45
  Short Works—Fixed Point by Eley Williams
  An original short story about working as a living statue.
10. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, Zoe Lyons, Stuart McPherson, Anna Thomas and Neil Delamere
  5/10Neil Delamere, Stuart McPherson, Anna Thomas and Neil Delamere join Angela Barnes.
11. 22:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6A hard decision gets harder thanks to 'favours' being offered. Starring Geoffrey Palmer.
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Gregor Fisher 3/3
  Stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu chats again to Scottish actor Gregor Fisher.
13. 23:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 5
  5/6Following the life of Newt, with a 1990 funeral and a Christmas dinner.
14. 23:30
  Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Liam is torn between the laddish drinking societies and artsy intelligentsia of Cambridge.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Richard Rogers, Catalyst
  Tom Dyckhoff looks back through the archive at the life and work of Richard Rogers.
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Agatha Raisin - Series 3, 2. The Disappearing Trick
  2/6The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder.
3. 01:30
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—3. Discovery
  3/3Hollywood, 1947. Can Aimee overcome her horror when she finds out where Dennis works?
4. 02:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/5Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—The Blood Donor: Pye's Re-recording
  The Lad sparks hospital havoc. The classic TV episode recreated with an audience in 1961.
6. 03:00
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 3. At Your Side
  3/6Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday.
7. 03:30
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—8. An Unlikely Job
  8/10Mary gets Mother a job as a radio dramatist and Betty has to work with Dorita.
8. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 3. Homecoming
  3/5There's a homecoming party for Vera, but she makes an unexpected early exit.
9. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 3
  3/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Eddie Izzard, Miranda Lowe and Dr Roopa Farooki.
10. 04:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Speaking in Tongues
  6/6The Bishop comes to tea, Maud gets a computer, and there's an incident on the road.
11. 05:00
  Drama on 4—A Short Ride to Dusseldorf by Janice Okoh
  Alison can make three grand - by flying off to marry a stranger.
12. 05:45
  Short Works—Fixed Point by Eley Williams
  An original short story about working as a living statue.

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