BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 19 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Wally K Daly—With a Whimper to the Grave, 3. Action
  
  3/3 The aliens' plans are revealed. Stars Patrick Troughton.
2. 00:30
  
  Cult Vampires—3. Half Sick Of Shadows by Graham Masterton
  
  3/3 A crooked archaeologist gets more than he bargained for...
3. 01:00
  
  The Barretts of Wimpole Street by Rudolf Besier
  
  Elizabeth Barrett battles to escape her domineering father to court her secret lover...
4. 02:30
  
  The Last Days of Roger Federer by Geoff Dyer (Omnibus)
  
  Geoff Dyer playfully considers the last days and last works of artists and athletes.
5. 03:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Mel Giedroyc
  
  Comedian Mel Giedroyc chooses tracks by Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Kate Bush.
6. 03:45
  
  Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts—The Communications Experts
  
  2/5 How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game.
7. 04:00
  
  The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 3, A Day At The Races
  
  5/13 Dr Evadne's overcritical mother pays a visit
8. 04:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/14 Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.
9. 05:00
  
  The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Origins, 3. Hancock's Half Hour
  
  3/3 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville pick their top comedic moments.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Clare Balding
  
  Broadcaster Clare Balding is castaway by Kirsty Young.
2. 06:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
  
  David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
3. 07:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry: Edna St Vincent Millay: First Fig
  
  Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry featuring American Edna St Vincent Millay.
4. 07:30
  
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Blake Morrison concludes his tribute to his competitive father.
5. 08:30
  
  Autumn by Susan Hill
  
  A middle-aged couple battle to escape their past. Stars June Brown.
6. 09:00
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  
  1/2 The iconic and dangerous love story starring Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.
7. 10:00
  
  Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Frankie comes out in blotches and pays tribute to Tchaikovsky.
8. 10:30
  
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, The Winter of Discontent
  
  2/6 Trouble up north when workers in Wigan demand London Weighting.
9. 11:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Clare Balding
  
  Broadcaster Clare Balding is castaway by Kirsty Young.
10. 11:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
  
  David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry: Edna St Vincent Millay: First Fig
  
  Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry featuring American Edna St Vincent Millay.
2. 12:30
  
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Blake Morrison concludes his tribute to his competitive father.
3. 13:30
  
  Autumn by Susan Hill
  
  A middle-aged couple battle to escape their past. Stars June Brown.
4. 14:00
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  
  1/2 The iconic and dangerous love story starring Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.
5. 15:00
  
  Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Frankie comes out in blotches and pays tribute to Tchaikovsky.
6. 15:30
  
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, The Winter of Discontent
  
  2/6 Trouble up north when workers in Wigan demand London Weighting.
7. 16:00
  
  Haunted—The Dead Man of Varley Grange by Anonymous
  
  Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist?
8. 16:30
  
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—Episode 4
  
  4/4 Dr Abbotts finds his 'party trick' used against him, and Paul Smith takes full advantage.
9. 17:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Clare Balding
  
  Broadcaster Clare Balding is castaway by Kirsty Young.
10. 17:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
  
  David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry: Edna St Vincent Millay: First Fig
  
  Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry featuring American Edna St Vincent Millay.
2. 18:30
  
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Blake Morrison concludes his tribute to his competitive father.
3. 19:30
  
  Autumn by Susan Hill
  
  A middle-aged couple battle to escape their past. Stars June Brown.
4. 20:00
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  
  1/2 The iconic and dangerous love story starring Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.
5. 21:00
  
  Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Frankie comes out in blotches and pays tribute to Tchaikovsky.
6. 21:30
  
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, The Winter of Discontent
  
  2/6 Trouble up north when workers in Wigan demand London Weighting.
7. 22:00
  
  Fabulous—Series 2, Episode 1
  
  1/4 Faye is anxious, even with a new kitchen and an award ceremony to go to!
8. 22:30
  
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 1, Episode 2
  
  2/2 Honesty for politicians and truthful ads! The activist tries to shape policies.
9. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Nigel Planer 2/4
  
  Comedian Jon Holmes continues his conversation with Nigel Planer.
10. 23:00
  
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 3
  
  3/6 A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
11. 23:30
  
  I Think I've Got a Problem—Series 1, Episode 3
  
  3/4 Tom's 'imaginary' band sparks mayhem with his new job!
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Haunted—The Dead Man of Varley Grange by Anonymous
  
  Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist?
2. 00:30
  
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—Episode 4
  
  4/4 Dr Abbotts finds his 'party trick' used against him, and Paul Smith takes full advantage.
3. 01:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Celebrity Traitors, Clare Balding
  
  Broadcaster Clare Balding is castaway by Kirsty Young.
4. 01:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Canopy
  
  David Attenborough talks about filming in one of nature's most inaccessible places.
5. 02:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Adventures In Poetry: Edna St Vincent Millay: First Fig
  
  Daljit Nagra selects Adventures in Poetry featuring American Edna St Vincent Millay.
6. 02:30
  
  And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Blake Morrison concludes his tribute to his competitive father.
7. 03:30
  
  Autumn by Susan Hill
  
  A middle-aged couple battle to escape their past. Stars June Brown.
8. 04:00
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  
  1/2 The iconic and dangerous love story starring Amanda Hale and Tom Burke.
9. 05:00
  
  Frankie Howerd—Series 4, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Frankie comes out in blotches and pays tribute to Tchaikovsky.
10. 05:30
  
  Mind Your Own Business!—Series 2, The Winter of Discontent
  
  2/6 Trouble up north when workers in Wigan demand London Weighting.

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