BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 1 July 2025

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  That Reminds Me—Series 1, Barry Took
  
  The comedian and writer shares some reminiscences.
2. 00:30
  
  Fly Me To The Reverend Moon
  
  John Waite's extraordinary 1973 trip to the Unification Church's base camp.
3. 01:00
  
  The Quarry—1. Mysterious Stranger
  
  1/5 Douglas and Penelope buy an old painting. But who is following them?
4. 01:30
  
  After Eden—6. God Up For Grabs
  
  6/6 Elaine disagrees with Phil but doesn't see what business it is of her parishioners.
5. 02:00
  
  The Pasadenas' Almanac—If I Had A Talking Picture of You
  
  3/6 The Pasadena Roof Orchestra hit Hollywood!
6. 02:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats
  
  3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition. Adapted from BBC TV
7. 03:00
  
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Return of Richard Herring’s comedy about extended modern family.
8. 03:30
  
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—1. Confidante
  
  1/5 Charming memoir of a young man's brief but luminous friendship with Marilyn Monroe.
9. 03:45
  
  Shardlake—Lamentation, 1. Theft
  
  1/10 In 1546, the Queen writes about her religious beliefs, but the manuscript is stolen.
10. 04:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 3
  
  3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Ross Noble and Sheila Hancock.
11. 04:30
  
  Married—Series 1, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe.
12. 05:00
  
  McLevy—Meet James McLevy
  
  When a bank manager's body is found, McLevy has plenty of suspects.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  The Quarry—2. Break-In
  
  2/5 Why are Douglas and Penelope offered so much cash for their old painting?
2. 06:30
  
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—1. Strange Habits
  
  1/6 Is Flaxborough home to white slave trafficking? Inspector Purbright gets a tip-off.
3. 07:00
  
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Don't Call Me Soams
  
  3/6 Rosie and William irk the old rogue, so he turns to The Forsyte Saga.
4. 07:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair
  
  2/26 Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet.
5. 08:00
  
  Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa...
  
  1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.
6. 08:30
  
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—2. Loyalty
  
  2/5 Marilyn Monroe quizzes Colin on his loyalty.
7. 08:45
  
  Shardlake—Lamentation, 2. Murder
  
  2/10 1546. The Queen’s stolen manuscript is in the hands of a printer who is then murdered.
8. 09:00
  
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Chris McCausland
  
  1/6 Paul Merton talks to Chris McCausland about his pet hates and worst nightmares.
9. 09:30
  
  Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Maggie Aderin-Pocock
  
  2/10 Peter Snow and his guest board a time-travelling DeLorean.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Love thy Neighbour - Love Your Neighbour as Yourself
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Imogen Ball.
11. 10:00
  
  A Good Read—Sarah Hadland and Russell Tovey
  
  Russell Tovey and Sarah Hadland talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  
  The Unsent Letters of Erik Satie
  
  Alistair McGowan tells the story of the love letters that composer Erik Satie never sent.
13. 11:00
  
  The Quarry—2. Break-In
  
  2/5 Why are Douglas and Penelope offered so much cash for their old painting?
14. 11:30
  
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—1. Strange Habits
  
  1/6 Is Flaxborough home to white slave trafficking? Inspector Purbright gets a tip-off.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Don't Call Me Soams
  
  3/6 Rosie and William irk the old rogue, so he turns to The Forsyte Saga.
2. 12:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair
  
  2/26 Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet.
3. 13:00
  
  Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa...
  
  1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.
4. 13:30
  
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—2. Loyalty
  
  2/5 Marilyn Monroe quizzes Colin on his loyalty.
5. 13:45
  
  Shardlake—Lamentation, 2. Murder
  
  2/10 1546. The Queen’s stolen manuscript is in the hands of a printer who is then murdered.
6. 14:00
  
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jekka McVicar, Heston Blumenthal.
7. 14:30
  
  Double Science—Real Ale
  
  3/6 A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—Three Pieces in the Shape of a Pear by Alistair McGowan
  
  The story of three key relationships in the life of French composer Erik Satie.
9. 15:45
  
  Short Works—The Beautiful Girl by Sophie Townsend
  
  As a teenager, Sophie was bookish, keen, but her daughter is more interested in make-up.
10. 16:00
  
  A Good Read—Sarah Hadland and Russell Tovey
  
  Russell Tovey and Sarah Hadland talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
11. 16:30
  
  The Unsent Letters of Erik Satie
  
  Alistair McGowan tells the story of the love letters that composer Erik Satie never sent.
12. 17:00
  
  The Quarry—2. Break-In
  
  2/5 Why are Douglas and Penelope offered so much cash for their old painting?
13. 17:30
  
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—1. Strange Habits
  
  1/6 Is Flaxborough home to white slave trafficking? Inspector Purbright gets a tip-off.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Don't Call Me Soams
  
  3/6 Rosie and William irk the old rogue, so he turns to The Forsyte Saga.
2. 18:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair
  
  2/26 Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet.
3. 19:00
  
  Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa...
  
  1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.
4. 19:30
  
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—2. Loyalty
  
  2/5 Marilyn Monroe quizzes Colin on his loyalty.
5. 19:45
  
  Shardlake—Lamentation, 2. Murder
  
  2/10 1546. The Queen’s stolen manuscript is in the hands of a printer who is then murdered.
6. 20:00
  
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jekka McVicar, Heston Blumenthal.
7. 20:30
  
  Double Science—Real Ale
  
  3/6 A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.
8. 21:00
  
  Drama on 4—Three Pieces in the Shape of a Pear by Alistair McGowan
  
  The story of three key relationships in the life of French composer Erik Satie.
9. 21:45
  
  Short Works—The Beautiful Girl by Sophie Townsend
  
  As a teenager, Sophie was bookish, keen, but her daughter is more interested in make-up.
10. 22:00
  
  Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 2, Chris McCausland
  
  1/6 Paul Merton talks to Chris McCausland about his pet hates and worst nightmares.
11. 22:30
  
  Inside Alan Francis—Episode 2
  
  2/4 Insight and absurdity. Does Alan have the nerve to break up with Jane?
12. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Ashley Blaker 3/3
  
  Tonight, Laura Lexx chats again to comedian and writer Ashley Blaker.
13. 23:00
  
  Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.
14. 23:30
  
  And Now in Colour—Series 1, Back to the Studio
  
  6/6 The sketch show team take their audience on a trip to the cinema.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Sarah Hadland and Russell Tovey
  
  Russell Tovey and Sarah Hadland talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  
  The Unsent Letters of Erik Satie
  
  Alistair McGowan tells the story of the love letters that composer Erik Satie never sent.
3. 01:00
  
  The Quarry—2. Break-In
  
  2/5 Why are Douglas and Penelope offered so much cash for their old painting?
4. 01:30
  
  Inspector Purbright - Naked Nuns—1. Strange Habits
  
  1/6 Is Flaxborough home to white slave trafficking? Inspector Purbright gets a tip-off.
5. 02:00
  
  Winston—Winston Back Home, Don't Call Me Soams
  
  3/6 Rosie and William irk the old rogue, so he turns to The Forsyte Saga.
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Junk Affair
  
  2/26 Neddie combs the world for junk, hoping to corner the market and make a packet.
7. 03:00
  
  Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa...
  
  1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.
8. 03:30
  
  My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark—2. Loyalty
  
  2/5 Marilyn Monroe quizzes Colin on his loyalty.
9. 03:45
  
  Shardlake—Lamentation, 2. Murder
  
  2/10 1546. The Queen’s stolen manuscript is in the hands of a printer who is then murdered.
10. 04:00
  
  The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jekka McVicar, Heston Blumenthal.
11. 04:30
  
  Double Science—Real Ale
  
  3/6 A real ale home brewing competition turns teachers Kenneth and Colin into bitter rivals.
12. 05:00
  
  Drama on 4—Three Pieces in the Shape of a Pear by Alistair McGowan
  
  The story of three key relationships in the life of French composer Erik Satie.
13. 05:45
  
  Short Works—The Beautiful Girl by Sophie Townsend
  
  As a teenager, Sophie was bookish, keen, but her daughter is more interested in make-up.

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