BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 14 August 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Carry On Up The Archive
  
  Jim Dale celebrates the Carry On films with rediscovered archive gems from his co-stars.
2. 01:00
  
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 3. Threats
  
  3/5 Determined Sid Halley returns to England to face threats from a gang of racecourse dopers.
3. 01:30
  
  Rope Burn by Bruce Bedford
  
  An outdoor activity centre is an ideal setting for an ‘accident’ to occur.
4. 02:00
  
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, A Closed Book
  
  3/6 Rosie's contracted to organise a literary prize, but things don't go by the book.
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's School
  
  7/20 The Lad himself turns his home into a centre of learning.
6. 03:00
  
  Lemn Sissay's Homecoming—1. Addis Ababa
  
  1/2 Poet Lemn Sissay explores the nature of home through comedy, poetry and conversation.
7. 03:30
  
  The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—3. Enzo's Grave
  
  3/10 Vittoria takes Giovanna to Enzo's grave.
8. 03:45
  
  Voices from Vindolanda by Catherine Czerkawska—3. Messmate of the Standard Bearer
  
  3/5 Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Julius the Standard Bearer must choose between his lovers.
9. 04:00
  
  You Heard It Here First—Series 1, Episode 3
  
  3/4 Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world.
10. 04:30
  
  The Circle—Widening Circle
  
  2/6 Snooker club owner Geoff babysits Dominic for the first time. How will he get on?
11. 05:00
  
  Mr Lowry's Loves by Glyn Hughes
  
  A dramatic imagining of painter LS Lowry’s inner life and friendships.
12. 05:45
  
  Herr Bambinger by Mordecai Richler
  
  A refugee proves to be an aggravating and judgemental man of mystery.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  
  4/5 Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
2. 06:30
  
  Brady Says by Dave Sheasby
  
  Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He watches, listens and notes every detail.
3. 07:00
  
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  
  1/6 The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
4. 07:30
  
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Never on a Sunday
  
  With a new rival, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline?
5. 08:00
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out
  
  5/6 Rudy is determined to prove to Doreen that she's finally met her match.
6. 08:30
  
  The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—4. Spying
  
  4/10 Vittoria encourages Giovanna to spy on her parents.
7. 08:45
  
  Voices from Vindolanda by Catherine Czerkawska—4. Pink Eye
  
  4/5 Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure.
8. 09:00
  
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 6, 2. Customs
  
  2/4 Comic chaos, with guest star Mike Wozniak.
9. 09:30
  
  The History of Secrecy—4. Family Secrets
  
  4/5 Tiffany Jenkins explores the idea of secret knowledge: the impact of family secrets
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Joy in the Lord - Joy in the resurrection
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Carter.
11. 10:00
  
  Great Lives—Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
  
  Howard Goodall champions the first black musician to attend the Royal College of Music.
12. 10:30
  
  Is One Career Enough?
  
  Sarfraz Manzoor asks if it is better to specialise or build a portfolio career.
13. 11:00
  
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  
  4/5 Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
14. 11:30
  
  Brady Says by Dave Sheasby
  
  Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He watches, listens and notes every detail.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  
  1/6 The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
2. 12:30
  
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Never on a Sunday
  
  With a new rival, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline?
3. 13:00
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out
  
  5/6 Rudy is determined to prove to Doreen that she's finally met her match.
4. 13:30
  
  The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—4. Spying
  
  4/10 Vittoria encourages Giovanna to spy on her parents.
5. 13:45
  
  Voices from Vindolanda by Catherine Czerkawska—4. Pink Eye
  
  4/5 Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure.
6. 14:00
  
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 1
  
  1/6 The famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry.
7. 14:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in New York.
8. 15:00
  
  Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz
  
  Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.
9. 16:00
  
  Great Lives—Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
  
  Howard Goodall champions the first black musician to attend the Royal College of Music.
10. 16:30
  
  Is One Career Enough?
  
  Sarfraz Manzoor asks if it is better to specialise or build a portfolio career.
11. 17:00
  
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  
  4/5 Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
12. 17:30
  
  Brady Says by Dave Sheasby
  
  Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He watches, listens and notes every detail.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  
  1/6 The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
2. 18:30
  
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Never on a Sunday
  
  With a new rival, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline?
3. 19:00
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out
  
  5/6 Rudy is determined to prove to Doreen that she's finally met her match.
4. 19:30
  
  The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—4. Spying
  
  4/10 Vittoria encourages Giovanna to spy on her parents.
5. 19:45
  
  Voices from Vindolanda by Catherine Czerkawska—4. Pink Eye
  
  4/5 Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure.
6. 20:00
  
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 1
  
  1/6 The famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry.
7. 20:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in New York.
8. 21:00
  
  Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz
  
  Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.
9. 22:00
  
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 6, 2. Customs
  
  2/4 Comic chaos, with guest star Mike Wozniak.
10. 22:30
  
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains.
11. 22:45
  
  Nick Mohammed in Quarters—Episode 1
  
  1/4 Fast-paced comedy sketches from award-winning Nick Mohammed and friends.
12. 23:00
  
  Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere—Series 2, Diplomacy
  
  3/4 Malawi's most famous comedian Daliso Chaponda tackles diplomacy.
13. 23:30
  
  The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 6
  
  6/6 There is a shocking loss on Leather Island, and Fanny gets a break.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
  
  Howard Goodall champions the first black musician to attend the Royal College of Music.
2. 00:30
  
  Is One Career Enough?
  
  Sarfraz Manzoor asks if it is better to specialise or build a portfolio career.
3. 01:00
  
  Dick Francis—Whip Hand, 4. Connections
  
  4/5 Sid Halley must investigate the loss of three champion racehorses.
4. 01:30
  
  Brady Says by Dave Sheasby
  
  Shane is one of Brady's private investigators. He watches, listens and notes every detail.
5. 02:00
  
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
  
  1/6 The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
6. 02:30
  
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Never on a Sunday
  
  With a new rival, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline?
7. 03:00
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out
  
  5/6 Rudy is determined to prove to Doreen that she's finally met her match.
8. 03:30
  
  The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—4. Spying
  
  4/10 Vittoria encourages Giovanna to spy on her parents.
9. 03:45
  
  Voices from Vindolanda by Catherine Czerkawska—4. Pink Eye
  
  4/5 Roman Northern Frontier 110AD. Prefect's freedman Privatus recommends an unusual cure.
10. 04:00
  
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 1
  
  1/6 The famed improvisation game with Lenny Henry, Dawn French, John Sessions and Stephen Fry.
11. 04:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Phonsie's keen to send Guard Gallagher to sing in New York.
12. 05:00
  
  Rosamond Lehmann—Invitation to the Waltz
  
  Waking on her 17th birthday, Olivia senses her rite of passage has begun.

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