BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 5 May 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  All the Dark Corners—The Desk by Andrew Readman
  
  1/3 Aspiring novelist Davis Finch acquires a desk which wins him success.
2. 00:45
  
  Get Carter: The Bloody Chamber—The Erl-King
  
  2/5 A girl encounters the bewitching Erl-King and finds him irresistible.
3. 01:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Football, David Beckham
  
  Footballer David Beckham is castaway by Kirsty Young.
4. 01:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bowerbirds
  
  Musings on the structures built by New Guinea's Vogelkop bowerbirds to attract mates.
5. 02:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Ways to Weather the Storm
  
  Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
6. 02:30
  
  The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching (Omnibus)
  
  Edward Brooke-Hitching’s curiosity over books made him seek out many oddities.
7. 03:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Steph McGovern
  
  Presenter Steph McGovern chooses tracks by David Bowie and B*Witched.
8. 03:50
  
  Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser (Omnibus)—Episode 3
  
  3/3 Hurstwood and Carrie set up house in New York. For a while, all is rosy.
9. 05:00
  
  Life With The Lyons—I Did It With My Little Hatchet
  
  Richard’s vow to always be truthful creates havoc in the Lyon household.
10. 05:30
  
  Take It From Here—From 15/04/1954
  
  Jimmy and Dick talk green fingers, and Eth consults the stars over Ron in 'The Glums'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 6. Appropriate Exit of an Unskilled Murderer
  
  6/6 Wimsey is determined to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter.
2. 06:30
  
  Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer—5. Ascot
  
  5/7 Four men are battling to recover their investment in Harvey Metcalfe's dodgy fraud scheme.
3. 07:00
  
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  
  1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
4. 07:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte
  
  8/13 Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV.
5. 08:00
  
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
  
  3/6 Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
6. 08:30
  
  Millions Like Us: Women's Lives in War and Peace 1939-1949 by Virginia Nicholson—1. The Conflict Begins
  
  1/5 As the conflict begins, women learn first-aid and witness Dunkirk's horrors first hand.
7. 08:45
  
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—1. Letters
  
  1/10 A story of self discovery and second chances. Stars Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
8. 09:00
  
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 31, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
9. 09:30
  
  A History of the Brain—6. The Beast Within
  
  6/10 The influence of evolutionary theory, phrenology and a hole in Phineas Gage's head.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Animals in the Bible - Consider the Birds
  
  Christian Worship with a Bible reading, prayer and Christian music led by Bert Tosh.
11. 10:00
  
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren
  
  The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.
12. 10:30
  
  Bellydancing and the Blues
  
  Guy Schalom hunts out the spirit of the new Egypt in the musical roots of the bellydance
13. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 6. Appropriate Exit of an Unskilled Murderer
  
  6/6 Wimsey is determined to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter.
14. 11:30
  
  Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer—5. Ascot
  
  5/7 Four men are battling to recover their investment in Harvey Metcalfe's dodgy fraud scheme.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  
  1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
2. 12:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte
  
  8/13 Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV.
3. 13:00
  
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
  
  3/6 Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
4. 13:30
  
  Millions Like Us: Women's Lives in War and Peace 1939-1949 by Virginia Nicholson—1. The Conflict Begins
  
  1/5 As the conflict begins, women learn first-aid and witness Dunkirk's horrors first hand.
5. 13:45
  
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—1. Letters
  
  1/10 A story of self discovery and second chances. Stars Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
6. 14:00
  
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
7. 14:30
  
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 2
  
  2/6 When a top author gets writer's block, Lucy and Daniel get landed with an unwelcome guest.
8. 15:00
  
  Coming Home—1. War's End
  
  1/5 VE Day 1945. Exploring how people reacted to the news and how they celebrated the day.
9. 15:45
  
  Short Works—Gentle by Dima Alzayat
  
  A chance find in a bookshop prompts a pregnant woman to reflect on her journey
10. 16:00
  
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren
  
  The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.
11. 16:30
  
  Bellydancing and the Blues
  
  Guy Schalom hunts out the spirit of the new Egypt in the musical roots of the bellydance
12. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 6. Appropriate Exit of an Unskilled Murderer
  
  6/6 Wimsey is determined to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter.
13. 17:30
  
  Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer—5. Ascot
  
  5/7 Four men are battling to recover their investment in Harvey Metcalfe's dodgy fraud scheme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  
  1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
2. 18:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte
  
  8/13 Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV.
3. 19:00
  
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
  
  3/6 Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
4. 19:30
  
  Millions Like Us: Women's Lives in War and Peace 1939-1949 by Virginia Nicholson—1. The Conflict Begins
  
  1/5 As the conflict begins, women learn first-aid and witness Dunkirk's horrors first hand.
5. 19:45
  
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—1. Letters
  
  1/10 A story of self discovery and second chances. Stars Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
6. 20:00
  
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
7. 20:30
  
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 2
  
  2/6 When a top author gets writer's block, Lucy and Daniel get landed with an unwelcome guest.
8. 21:00
  
  Coming Home—1. War's End
  
  1/5 VE Day 1945. Exploring how people reacted to the news and how they celebrated the day.
9. 21:45
  
  Short Works—Gentle by Dima Alzayat
  
  A chance find in a bookshop prompts a pregnant woman to reflect on her journey
10. 22:00
  
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 31, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
11. 22:30
  
  A Look Back at the Future—2005
  
  2/6 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and John O'Farrell look forward to the Year of the Telepathone
12. 23:00
  
  Comedy Club at Machynlleth—2025, Alison Spittle and Sunil Patel
  
  Esyllt Sears presents coverage from the 2025 Machynlleth Comedy Festival.
13. 23:15
  
  Jordan Brookes On...—Childhood
  
  Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Jordan Brookes looks at the things learned from childhood.
14. 23:30
  
  The News Quiz—Series 117, 3. Power Outrage
  
  3/8 Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter join host Andy Zaltzman for the topical panel quiz show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  The Tingle Factor—Alan Coren
  
  The humorist talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Louis Armstrong.
2. 00:30
  
  Bellydancing and the Blues
  
  Guy Schalom hunts out the spirit of the new Egypt in the musical roots of the bellydance
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Murder Must Advertise, 6. Appropriate Exit of an Unskilled Murderer
  
  6/6 Wimsey is determined to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter.
4. 01:30
  
  Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer—5. Ascot
  
  5/7 Four men are battling to recover their investment in Harvey Metcalfe's dodgy fraud scheme.
5. 02:00
  
  North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
  
  1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
6. 02:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Steptoe a la Carte
  
  8/13 Harold hopes he's found true love. Adapted from BBC TV.
7. 03:00
  
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
  
  3/6 Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
8. 03:30
  
  Millions Like Us: Women's Lives in War and Peace 1939-1949 by Virginia Nicholson—1. The Conflict Begins
  
  1/5 As the conflict begins, women learn first-aid and witness Dunkirk's horrors first hand.
9. 03:45
  
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—1. Letters
  
  1/10 A story of self discovery and second chances. Stars Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
10. 04:00
  
  Booked—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
11. 04:30
  
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 2
  
  2/6 When a top author gets writer's block, Lucy and Daniel get landed with an unwelcome guest.
12. 05:00
  
  Coming Home—1. War's End
  
  1/5 VE Day 1945. Exploring how people reacted to the news and how they celebrated the day.
13. 05:45
  
  Short Works—Gentle by Dima Alzayat
  
  A chance find in a bookshop prompts a pregnant woman to reflect on her journey

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