BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 26 September 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Train Hopping in the USA
  
  Jumping on freight trains in America, adventure or desperation? Peter Bowes explores.
2. 00:30
  
  The Ghost Trains Of Old England
  
  Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mystery of the Blue Train, 3. A Meeting at the Villa Marguerite
  
  3/6 With one dead and a gem stolen, Poirot begins to ‘arrange the facts’.
4. 01:30
  
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—5. Target Practice
  
  5/6 Will Kratz be forced to hand over his precious secret formula?
5. 02:00
  
  Bristow—Series 2, When Melancholy Autumn Comes to Chester-Perry
  
  1/4 The promise of a Christmas bonus lifts Bristow's spirits.
6. 02:30
  
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Champagne
  
  2/6 Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky.
7. 03:00
  
  A Month of Maureen—Three Journeys
  
  1/4 Molly must try to persuade her son to strike out on his own...
8. 03:30
  
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Stolen Necklace
  
  A passenger begs for Hazell's help when her aunt's diamonds are stolen.
9. 03:45
  
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte—9. Reconciliation
  
  9/10 Gilbert now knows Helen's secrets and why she came to Wildfell Hall.
10. 04:00
  
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 1 2014
  
  1/13 Russell Davies returns with the wide-ranging music quiz.
11. 04:30
  
  HR—Series 1, An Appraisal
  
  1/6 Caught verbally abusing a client, a senior manager faces his HR officer.
12. 05:00
  
  Victoria Station—Series 1, 4. Fog Warnings: Wednesday 25th January 1895
  
  4/5 Eyes are tested for an enquiry. Who is the mystery blind man?
13. 05:45
  
  Miss Bessemer Saves The Train by Roy Apps—4. 'Citizens of Sussex! You've Nothing to Lose But Your Trains...!'
  
  4/5 Has the Fighting Committee reached the end of the line?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mystery of the Blue Train, 4. Le Comte de la Roche
  
  4/6 Poirot questions the Comte and intercepts a package...
2. 06:30
  
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—6. Under Fire
  
  6/6 Living targets are lined up to test the Kratz alloy metal.
3. 07:00
  
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  
  1/6 Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
4. 07:30
  
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Bingo and the Little Woman
  
  10/10 Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when his chum falls in love (again).
5. 08:00
  
  Teatime—Episode 4
  
  4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
6. 08:30
  
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Birmingham Bank
  
  Can Hazell Thorpe foil a gold bullion robbery?
7. 08:45
  
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte—10. Startling Intelligences
  
  10/10 Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen for months - she has gone to nurse her husband.
8. 09:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Sudden Death
  
  Comedian, producer and writer Jon Harvey presents a stand-up show about sports and grief.
9. 09:30
  
  The Railways: Nation, Network and People by Simon Bradley—5. Trainspotting
  
  5/5 The track and engine revolution gave birth to the railway enthusiast.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Harvest - Bread of Life
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Paul Kerensa.
11. 10:00
  
  Wireless Nights—Series 6, Night Train
  
  Jarvis Cocker boards the Wireless Nights Express, to hear more tales of night people.
12. 10:30
  
  Anything You Can Do
  
  Piers Bishop reflects on Sir Nigel Gresley’s 1938 ‘Mallard’ steam engine speed record.
13. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mystery of the Blue Train, 4. Le Comte de la Roche
  
  4/6 Poirot questions the Comte and intercepts a package...
14. 11:30
  
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—6. Under Fire
  
  6/6 Living targets are lined up to test the Kratz alloy metal.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  
  1/6 Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
2. 12:30
  
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Bingo and the Little Woman
  
  10/10 Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when his chum falls in love (again).
3. 13:00
  
  Teatime—Episode 4
  
  4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
4. 13:30
  
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Birmingham Bank
  
  Can Hazell Thorpe foil a gold bullion robbery?
5. 13:45
  
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte—10. Startling Intelligences
  
  10/10 Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen for months - she has gone to nurse her husband.
6. 14:00
  
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
7. 14:30
  
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
  
  6/6 Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method!
8. 15:00
  
  Victoria Station—Series 1, 5. Over the Points: Wednesday 1st February 1895
  
  5/5 The crash inquiry begins. Can Roberts clear his name?
9. 15:45
  
  Miss Bessemer Saves The Train by Roy Apps—5. 'Young Man, I Know Precisely What a 'V' Sign Means...!'
  
  5/5 This should be Miss Bessemer’s moment of triumph, but she appears to have gone AWOL.
10. 16:00
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 16:30
11. 16:30
  
  Anything You Can Do
  
  Piers Bishop reflects on Sir Nigel Gresley’s 1938 ‘Mallard’ steam engine speed record.
12. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mystery of the Blue Train, 4. Le Comte de la Roche
  
  4/6 Poirot questions the Comte and intercepts a package...
13. 17:30
  
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—6. Under Fire
  
  6/6 Living targets are lined up to test the Kratz alloy metal.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  
  1/6 Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
2. 18:30
  
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Bingo and the Little Woman
  
  10/10 Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when his chum falls in love (again).
3. 19:00
  
  Teatime—Episode 4
  
  4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
4. 19:30
  
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Birmingham Bank
  
  Can Hazell Thorpe foil a gold bullion robbery?
5. 19:45
  
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte—10. Startling Intelligences
  
  10/10 Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen for months - she has gone to nurse her husband.
6. 20:00
  
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
7. 20:30
  
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
  
  6/6 Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method!
8. 21:00
  
  Victoria Station—Series 1, 5. Over the Points: Wednesday 1st February 1895
  
  5/5 The crash inquiry begins. Can Roberts clear his name?
9. 21:45
  
  Miss Bessemer Saves The Train by Roy Apps—5. 'Young Man, I Know Precisely What a 'V' Sign Means...!'
  
  5/5 This should be Miss Bessemer’s moment of triumph, but she appears to have gone AWOL.
10. 22:00
  
  Icklewick FM—Series 2, 4. Ye Revolt
  
  4/6 The whole town shows out for the opening of a new immersive historical experience.
11. 22:30
  
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 The sketch show team tackle an odd disease - and a legal Aladdin.
12. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Dom Joly 3/3
  
  Paul Garner chats again to Dom Joly.
13. 23:00
  
  28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Series 1, Episode 1
  
  1/3 28 performers get 60 seconds to entertain. With John Humphrys.
14. 23:30
  
  The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 4. Philip Pope
  
  4/6 Another selection of the finest comic songs from the musical comedian.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Wireless Nights—Series 6, Night Train
  
  Jarvis Cocker boards the Wireless Nights Express, to hear more tales of night people.
2. 00:30
  
  Anything You Can Do
  
  Piers Bishop reflects on Sir Nigel Gresley’s 1938 ‘Mallard’ steam engine speed record.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Mystery of the Blue Train, 4. Le Comte de la Roche
  
  4/6 Poirot questions the Comte and intercepts a package...
4. 01:30
  
  Red For Danger by Edward J Mason—6. Under Fire
  
  6/6 Living targets are lined up to test the Kratz alloy metal.
5. 02:00
  
  The Sit Crom—The Secret Knocke
  
  1/6 Spies and sinful veg at Firebasket Hall. English Civil War sitcom with Joss Ackland.
6. 02:30
  
  The Inimitable Jeeves—Bingo and the Little Woman
  
  10/10 Bertie turns into a romantic novelist (again) when his chum falls in love (again).
7. 03:00
  
  Teatime—Episode 4
  
  4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
8. 03:30
  
  Thrilling Stories of the Railway—The Affair of the Birmingham Bank
  
  Can Hazell Thorpe foil a gold bullion robbery?
9. 03:45
  
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte—10. Startling Intelligences
  
  10/10 Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen for months - she has gone to nurse her husband.
10. 04:00
  
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Jenny Eclair, Hugh Dennis, Stuart Maconie and Greg Proops debate to win.
11. 04:30
  
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
  
  6/6 Sort out your life and sign up for the Milton Declutterering Method!
12. 05:00
  
  Victoria Station—Series 1, 5. Over the Points: Wednesday 1st February 1895
  
  5/5 The crash inquiry begins. Can Roberts clear his name?
13. 05:45
  
  Miss Bessemer Saves The Train by Roy Apps—5. 'Young Man, I Know Precisely What a 'V' Sign Means...!'
  
  5/5 This should be Miss Bessemer’s moment of triumph, but she appears to have gone AWOL.

Saturday 27 September 2025