BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 22 October 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Damian Le Bas & Amy Liptrot
  
  Authors Damian Le Bas and Amy Liptrot talk good books with Harriett Gilbert
2. 00:30
  
  I Was...—Series 4, I Was Billie Holliday's Replacement
  
  How singer Annie Ross became Billie Holiday's stand-in at Harlem's Apollo.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 1. Waking Up to Nessun Dorma
  
  1/4 The feisty detective superintendent probes murders along London's Regent's Canal.
4. 01:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Do-It-Yourself Job
  
  6/13 A newlywed is set to do time and reform. Why risk a not guilty plea?
5. 02:00
  
  Wally Who?—All I Want for Christmas
  
  5/5 Wally has a toothache. Why is he stalling on the dentist?
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 8, The Spon Plague
  
  23/26 A strange epidemic leaves a path of British bare knees in its wake.
7. 03:00
  
  The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Live Forever
  
  4/4 The Wilsons resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.
8. 03:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—2. Family
  
  2/5 Adam Nicolson recalls his mother leaving home as tourism takes over from farming.
9. 03:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—7. Wife
  
  7/10 How will Jane react to some shocking news?
10. 04:00
  
  Guess What?—Episode 10
  
  10/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
11. 04:30
  
  The Golden Age—Minority Appeal
  
  3/3 Mabel suggests shows for 'minorities', taking Lord Reith by surprise
12. 05:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—1. Revelation
  
  1/4 Ferdy tells newly-widowed May that he's always loved her.
13. 05:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Natasha Pyne and Paul Copley
  
  2/5 Ged and Ann spend a cold night on Mount Snowdon - much to her annoyance.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  
  2/4 DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
2. 06:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
  
  7/13 DS Brook suspects an audacious heist is brewing...
3. 07:00
  
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Coochie Coochie
  
  1/6 Judith wants a baby. Could Giles or David be in the running?
4. 07:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's War
  
  17/20 The Lad impresses the vicar with his tales of heroic exploits.
5. 08:00
  
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Lagom Lockdown
  
  1/4 Geoff is now a new citizen of Sweden.
6. 08:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—3. Dealing With the Trust
  
  3/5 Adam Nicolson wants to create an organic farm.
7. 08:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—8. On The Run
  
  8/10 Jane has run from Thornfield and Rochester and her strength is failing. Where can she go?
8. 09:00
  
  Carbon Lifeforms—The Carbon Cost of Tech, The Internet and AI
  
  Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by Chris McCausland to tackle the topic of Tech.
9. 09:30
  
  Mythical Creatures—3. Water Demons
  
  Rhianna Pratchett delves into the scary world of water demons in Scotland.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Lost and Found: The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder
  
  Swarzy hosts a week exploring the Parables of Jesus with Christian musicians across genres
11. 10:00
  
  Archive on 4—Rebuilding Britain for the Baby Boomers
  
  Maxwell Hutchinson on the architects who rebuilt Britain after the Second World War.
12. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  
  2/4 DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
13. 11:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
  
  7/13 DS Brook suspects an audacious heist is brewing...
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Coochie Coochie
  
  1/6 Judith wants a baby. Could Giles or David be in the running?
2. 12:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's War
  
  17/20 The Lad impresses the vicar with his tales of heroic exploits.
3. 13:00
  
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Lagom Lockdown
  
  1/4 Geoff is now a new citizen of Sweden.
4. 13:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—3. Dealing With the Trust
  
  3/5 Adam Nicolson wants to create an organic farm.
5. 13:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—8. On The Run
  
  8/10 Jane has run from Thornfield and Rochester and her strength is failing. Where can she go?
6. 14:00
  
  The Write Stuff—Series 2, The Brontë Sisters
  
  3/6 James Walton’s literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
7. 14:30
  
  Millport—Series 2, Growth
  
  5/6 The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.
8. 15:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—2. Oh Baby
  
  2/4 May and Ferdy discover a baby on their doorstep.
9. 15:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter
  
  3/5 An uncomfortable stay for two actors at their theatrical digs.
10. 16:00
  
  Archive on 4—Rebuilding Britain for the Baby Boomers
  
  Maxwell Hutchinson on the architects who rebuilt Britain after the Second World War.
11. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  
  2/4 DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
12. 17:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
  
  7/13 DS Brook suspects an audacious heist is brewing...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Coochie Coochie
  
  1/6 Judith wants a baby. Could Giles or David be in the running?
2. 18:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's War
  
  17/20 The Lad impresses the vicar with his tales of heroic exploits.
3. 19:00
  
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Lagom Lockdown
  
  1/4 Geoff is now a new citizen of Sweden.
4. 19:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—3. Dealing With the Trust
  
  3/5 Adam Nicolson wants to create an organic farm.
5. 19:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—8. On The Run
  
  8/10 Jane has run from Thornfield and Rochester and her strength is failing. Where can she go?
6. 20:00
  
  The Write Stuff—Series 2, The Brontë Sisters
  
  3/6 James Walton’s literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
7. 20:30
  
  Millport—Series 2, Growth
  
  5/6 The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.
8. 21:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—2. Oh Baby
  
  2/4 May and Ferdy discover a baby on their doorstep.
9. 21:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter
  
  3/5 An uncomfortable stay for two actors at their theatrical digs.
10. 22:00
  
  Carbon Lifeforms—The Carbon Cost of Tech, The Internet and AI
  
  Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine are joined by Chris McCausland to tackle the topic of Tech.
11. 22:30
  
  Flight of the Conchords—Suzanne
  
  5/6 The band's future is threatened when Bret goes on a date.
12. 23:00
  
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, Scurvy
  
  3/6 The family saga sets sail with dangerous sheep afloat. Improvised comedy.
13. 23:30
  
  The Hauntening—Series 2, Hosting
  
  1/3 Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story.
14. 23:45
  
  Poets' Tree—Episode 2
  
  2/4 Paul Hamilton visits some young offenders to demonstrate poetry's rehabilitative powers.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—Rebuilding Britain for the Baby Boomers
  
  Maxwell Hutchinson on the architects who rebuilt Britain after the Second World War.
2. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 2. Communicating with the President
  
  2/4 DSI Julie Enfield tackles an internet mystery in her quest to solve the murders
3. 01:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
  
  7/13 DS Brook suspects an audacious heist is brewing...
4. 02:00
  
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 2, Coochie Coochie
  
  1/6 Judith wants a baby. Could Giles or David be in the running?
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, Hancock's War
  
  17/20 The Lad impresses the vicar with his tales of heroic exploits.
6. 03:00
  
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Lagom Lockdown
  
  1/4 Geoff is now a new citizen of Sweden.
7. 03:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—3. Dealing With the Trust
  
  3/5 Adam Nicolson wants to create an organic farm.
8. 03:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—8. On The Run
  
  8/10 Jane has run from Thornfield and Rochester and her strength is failing. Where can she go?
9. 04:00
  
  The Write Stuff—Series 2, The Brontë Sisters
  
  3/6 James Walton’s literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
10. 04:30
  
  Millport—Series 2, Growth
  
  5/6 The Whelk Diet is on the menu and an inspector arrives to check Bunty's veg.
11. 05:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—2. Oh Baby
  
  2/4 May and Ferdy discover a baby on their doorstep.
12. 05:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter
  
  3/5 An uncomfortable stay for two actors at their theatrical digs.

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