BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 4 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—Spitfire: From the Ashes
  
  How an icon was made, piece by piece, against all odds.
2. 01:00
  
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 2. 27a Berkeley House Place
  
  2/8 The suave sleuth faces a perilous rendezvous on the Great North Road.
3. 01:30
  
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 2. The Case of the Perfect Maid
  
  2/3 The sleuth uncovers a crime when she looks into the curious sacking of a lady's maid.
4. 02:00
  
  Smelling of Roses—Series 3, The Queen of Song
  
  6/6 A showcase concert for a local diva turns into a headache!
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Election Candidate
  
  10/20 The Lad battles to get elected as a member of parliament.
6. 03:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Grain
  
  2/4 Simon asks how moral it is to trade in food. And what future for food?
7. 03:30
  
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 8. Explanation
  
  8/10 Gaillard reveals the reasons behind his disappearance.
8. 03:45
  
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—8. Freedom?
  
  8/15 For both Paul and Marie, freedom is so close, and yet so far away.
9. 04:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 2
  
  2/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Athena Kugblenu, Dolly Alderton and Sir Nigel Shadbolt.
10. 04:30
  
  The Circle—People's Choice
  
  5/6 The babysitting circle debate education.
11. 05:00
  
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—1. A Most Desirable Address
  
  1/3 Mrs Mantrip hopes that a new neighbour won't lower the tone of her beloved Durham Square.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 3. Presenting Ed Bellamy
  
  3/8 Intrigue awaits at one of London's most fashionable nightspots
2. 06:30
  
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 3. Sanctuary
  
  3/3 The last words of a dying man provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime.
3. 07:00
  
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  
  4/6 With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
4. 07:30
  
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Baby Talk
  
  Wires get crossed over talk of a new arrival.
5. 08:00
  
  Guilt Trip—2. Walking Worries
  
  2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they find what they're looking for?
6. 08:30
  
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 9. Fantasy
  
  9/10 Deep in Canada's wilds Sir Edward fantasises about returning to home.
7. 08:45
  
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—9. Big Plans
  
  9/15 Mehmoud plans to triumph at the Powercure Ball.
8. 09:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2025, Best Show
  
  Tune in to hear some of the best bits from this year's nominees for Best Show.
9. 09:30
  
  Lies My Teacher Told Me—4. Japan - Revising the past
  
  4/5 The controversial history lessons in Japanese schools.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—New challenges - One step enough for me
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Laura Darrall.
11. 10:00
  
  Great Lives—Ursula Le Guin nominated by Kate Stables
  
  Musician Kate Stables highlights the fascinating life of author Ursula le Guin.
12. 10:30
  
  Sibelius: A Symphony that Burned
  
  The story of Sibelius's 'lost' Eighth Symphony - and its remarkable rediscovery.
13. 11:00
  
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 3. Presenting Ed Bellamy
  
  3/8 Intrigue awaits at one of London's most fashionable nightspots
14. 11:30
  
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 3. Sanctuary
  
  3/3 The last words of a dying man provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  
  4/6 With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
2. 12:30
  
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Baby Talk
  
  Wires get crossed over talk of a new arrival.
3. 13:00
  
  Guilt Trip—2. Walking Worries
  
  2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they find what they're looking for?
4. 13:30
  
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 9. Fantasy
  
  9/10 Deep in Canada's wilds Sir Edward fantasises about returning to home.
5. 13:45
  
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—9. Big Plans
  
  9/15 Mehmoud plans to triumph at the Powercure Ball.
6. 14:00
  
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 4
  
  4/6 More ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones.
7. 14:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 4
  
  4/6 The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting.
8. 15:00
  
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  
  2/3 Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.
9. 16:00
  
  Great Lives—Ursula Le Guin nominated by Kate Stables
  
  Musician Kate Stables highlights the fascinating life of author Ursula le Guin.
10. 16:30
  
  Sibelius: A Symphony that Burned
  
  The story of Sibelius's 'lost' Eighth Symphony - and its remarkable rediscovery.
11. 17:00
  
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 3. Presenting Ed Bellamy
  
  3/8 Intrigue awaits at one of London's most fashionable nightspots
12. 17:30
  
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 3. Sanctuary
  
  3/3 The last words of a dying man provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  
  4/6 With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
2. 18:30
  
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Baby Talk
  
  Wires get crossed over talk of a new arrival.
3. 19:00
  
  Guilt Trip—2. Walking Worries
  
  2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they find what they're looking for?
4. 19:30
  
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 9. Fantasy
  
  9/10 Deep in Canada's wilds Sir Edward fantasises about returning to home.
5. 19:45
  
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—9. Big Plans
  
  9/15 Mehmoud plans to triumph at the Powercure Ball.
6. 20:00
  
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 4
  
  4/6 More ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones.
7. 20:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 4
  
  4/6 The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting.
8. 21:00
  
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  
  2/3 Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.
9. 22:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2025, Best Show
  
  Tune in to hear some of the best bits from this year's nominees for Best Show.
10. 22:30
  
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/6 The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience.
11. 22:45
  
  Nick Mohammed in Quarters—Episode 4
  
  4/4 A manic anger management facilitator tackles road rage.
12. 23:00
  
  Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 3, Some Owls Were Harmed During the Making of This Programme
  
  2/4 Kevin Eldon returns with a dead scarecrow, a Jiffy bag and Kylie.
13. 23:30
  
  Beauty of Britain—Series 3, The Broad Fit Footglove
  
  3/6 Is Beauty's job ageing her up?
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—Ursula Le Guin nominated by Kate Stables
  
  Musician Kate Stables highlights the fascinating life of author Ursula le Guin.
2. 00:30
  
  Sibelius: A Symphony that Burned
  
  The story of Sibelius's 'lost' Eighth Symphony - and its remarkable rediscovery.
3. 01:00
  
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 3. Presenting Ed Bellamy
  
  3/8 Intrigue awaits at one of London's most fashionable nightspots
4. 01:30
  
  Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 3. Sanctuary
  
  3/3 The last words of a dying man provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime.
5. 02:00
  
  Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 4
  
  4/6 With Edgar and Robert kidnapped - is it a case of mistaken identity?
6. 02:30
  
  I'm Ken, He's Bill—Baby Talk
  
  Wires get crossed over talk of a new arrival.
7. 03:00
  
  Guilt Trip—2. Walking Worries
  
  2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they find what they're looking for?
8. 03:30
  
  John Buchan—Sick Heart River, 9. Fantasy
  
  9/10 Deep in Canada's wilds Sir Edward fantasises about returning to home.
9. 03:45
  
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—9. Big Plans
  
  9/15 Mehmoud plans to triumph at the Powercure Ball.
10. 04:00
  
  Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 4
  
  4/6 More ad-lib fun with Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Kate Robbins and Griff Rhys-Jones.
11. 04:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 4
  
  4/6 The residents await news from New York, while the Hawthornes are fretting.
12. 05:00
  
  Secret Lives by EF Benson—2. A Most Salubrious Seaside Resort
  
  2/3 Susan Leg wants to keep her neighbours guessing about 'Rudolf da Vinci'.

Friday 5 September 2025