BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 13 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Soul Music—Jerusalem
  
  How the very English 'Jerusalem' came to be loved by people from different cultures.
2. 00:30
  
  The Concrete and the Divine
  
  Jonathan Glancey finds out about the architects who revolutionised church design.
3. 01:00
  
  A Severe Chill by Jack Gerson
  
  Mark fulfils a promise to a dead friend. But has he picked the right confidant?
4. 01:30
  
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2024, Ghost Kitchen by Ross Raisin
  
  1/5 Ross Raisin's short story about a journey into the gig economy's dark underbelly.
5. 02:00
  
  The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Holmes Strikes a Happy Medium
  
  5/6 The spoof sleuth tries to unravel murderous goings-on at a seance.
6. 02:30
  
  The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
  
  8/10 Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
7. 03:00
  
  Teatime—Episode 2
  
  2/4 Joe ambushes Donna with an impromptu date night. Stars Philip Glenister.
8. 03:30
  
  The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux—5. Blazing Eyes
  
  5/10 Raoul is determined to save Christine, but how?
9. 03:45
  
  The Way We Live Right Now by Anthony Trollope—15. Mended Hearts
  
  15/15 In the glare of scandal, some hearts are mended.
10. 04:00
  
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 2
  
  2/6 Gyles Brandreth, Sue Perkins, Steve Punt and Marcus Brigstocke debate to win.
11. 04:30
  
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime
  
  4/6 Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service.
12. 05:00
  
  Goodbye, Mr Chips by James Hilton—2. The Surprise
  
  2/2 Mr Chipping's surprised everyone by marrying a much younger wife.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  A House by the Sea by Stuart Fortey
  
  Backstage drama about Chekhov's play 'The Seagull' and his turbulent love life.
2. 07:15
  
  The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
  
  1896 on a Russian country estate. Stars Diana Quick and Helena Bonham Carter.
3. 09:15
  
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 2. Carry On Goering
  
  2/5 Commodore's gardener is arousing suspicion. Can the Brigadier uncover his murky past?
4. 09:30
  
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Gives a Shove
  
  12/13 The Bishop sees a way to rid himself of the Dean.
5. 10:00
  
  Parody Please—1. On the Hour and Delve Special
  
  1/3 Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens
6. 11:00
  
  A House by the Sea by Stuart Fortey
  
  Backstage drama about Chekhov's play 'The Seagull' and his turbulent love life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
  
  1896 on a Russian country estate. Stars Diana Quick and Helena Bonham Carter.
2. 14:15
  
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 2. Carry On Goering
  
  2/5 Commodore's gardener is arousing suspicion. Can the Brigadier uncover his murky past?
3. 14:30
  
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Gives a Shove
  
  12/13 The Bishop sees a way to rid himself of the Dean.
4. 15:00
  
  Parody Please—1. On the Hour and Delve Special
  
  1/3 Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens
5. 16:00
  
  Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, The Sword of the Chevalier
  
  5/6 London 1791. The Doctor and Rose meet the enigmatic historic figure, the Chevalier d’Eon.
6. 16:50
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Jared Harris
  
  Actor Jared Harris chooses tracks by Tony Bennett and Monty Python.
7. 17:00
  
  A House by the Sea by Stuart Fortey
  
  Backstage drama about Chekhov's play 'The Seagull' and his turbulent love life.
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Evening
1. 18:15
  
  The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
  
  1896 on a Russian country estate. Stars Diana Quick and Helena Bonham Carter.
2. 20:15
  
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 2. Carry On Goering
  
  2/5 Commodore's gardener is arousing suspicion. Can the Brigadier uncover his murky past?
3. 20:30
  
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Gives a Shove
  
  12/13 The Bishop sees a way to rid himself of the Dean.
4. 21:00
  
  Parody Please—1. On the Hour and Delve Special
  
  1/3 Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens
5. 22:00
  
  The Bearded Ladies—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Anything you can do I can do better. Mischievous sketch-packed comedy.
6. 22:30
  
  Start/Stop—Series 3, 4. Cathy's Dad
  
  4/6 Hit comedy about 3 marriages in various states of disrepair. All-star cast.
7. 23:00
  
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 1, Episode 2
  
  2/4 The truth behind the war effort, sty construction and evolution.
8. 23:30
  
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, The Wheelchair
  
  2/4 Is the wheelchair a symbol of equal access? Do we see beyond a person's disability?
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Doctor Who—Tenth Doctor Adventures, The Sword of the Chevalier
  
  5/6 London 1791. The Doctor and Rose meet the enigmatic historic figure, the Chevalier d’Eon.
2. 00:50
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Jared Harris
  
  Actor Jared Harris chooses tracks by Tony Bennett and Monty Python.
3. 01:00
  
  A House by the Sea by Stuart Fortey
  
  Backstage drama about Chekhov's play 'The Seagull' and his turbulent love life.
4. 02:15
  
  The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
  
  1896 on a Russian country estate. Stars Diana Quick and Helena Bonham Carter.
5. 04:15
  
  Peter Tinniswood—Tales From the Brigadier, 2. Carry On Goering
  
  2/5 Commodore's gardener is arousing suspicion. Can the Brigadier uncover his murky past?
6. 04:30
  
  All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Gives a Shove
  
  12/13 The Bishop sees a way to rid himself of the Dean.
7. 05:00
  
  Parody Please—1. On the Hour and Delve Special
  
  1/3 Radio self-parody explored by a surprising range of celebrity voices - and also Jan Ravens

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