BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 23 October 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  
  3/4 An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
2. 06:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 2/2
  
  8/13 Chief Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale the right man?
3. 07:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 1. Goodbye Gregory
  
  1/6 A football-mad priest comforts the bereaved family of a stalwart parishioner.
4. 07:30
  
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Clock
  
  6/6 Bumps in the night for the author and wife Diana.
5. 08:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol
  
  1/4 Can't face an evening without wine? The comedian lectures on the economics.
6. 08:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—4. Setbacks and Struggles
  
  4/5 Adam Nicolson faces opposition to his plan to return to productive farming.
7. 08:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—9. Secret
  
  9/10 What will Jane do if St John has discovered her secret?
8. 09:00
  
  Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 2
  
  2/4 Satirical sketches on modern life.
9. 09:30
  
  Mythical Creatures—4. Redcaps
  
  Rhianna Pratchett learns about the deadly Redcap.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Lost and Found: The Parable of the Good Samaritan
  
  Swarzy hosts a week exploring the Parables of Jesus with Christian musicians across genres
11. 10:00
  
  Great Lives—HG Wells
  
  Author Fay Weldon champions the life of writer and visionary HG Wells
12. 10:30
  
  A Call from Joybubbles
  
  How phone phreaking teenagers hacked the USA's phone system.
13. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  
  3/4 An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
14. 11:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 2/2
  
  8/13 Chief Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale the right man?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 1. Goodbye Gregory
  
  1/6 A football-mad priest comforts the bereaved family of a stalwart parishioner.
2. 12:30
  
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Clock
  
  6/6 Bumps in the night for the author and wife Diana.
3. 13:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol
  
  1/4 Can't face an evening without wine? The comedian lectures on the economics.
4. 13:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—4. Setbacks and Struggles
  
  4/5 Adam Nicolson faces opposition to his plan to return to productive farming.
5. 13:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—9. Secret
  
  9/10 What will Jane do if St John has discovered her secret?
6. 14:00
  
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 5, 2014
  
  5/13 Russell Davies asks the questions in the general knowledge music quiz.
7. 14:30
  
  HR—Series 1, A Role-Play
  
  4/6 Sam tries to help Peter when he must apply for his own job.
8. 15:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—3. Making Headlines
  
  3/4 The archdeacon is anxious to keep the church out of the newspapers.
9. 15:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Dame Judi Dench and Michael Williams
  
  4/5 A couple are pleased with a recent work trip - but what exactly have they been doing?
10. 16:00
  
  Great Lives—HG Wells
  
  Author Fay Weldon champions the life of writer and visionary HG Wells
11. 16:30
  
  A Call from Joybubbles
  
  How phone phreaking teenagers hacked the USA's phone system.
12. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  
  3/4 An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
13. 17:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 2/2
  
  8/13 Chief Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale the right man?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 1. Goodbye Gregory
  
  1/6 A football-mad priest comforts the bereaved family of a stalwart parishioner.
2. 18:30
  
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Clock
  
  6/6 Bumps in the night for the author and wife Diana.
3. 19:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol
  
  1/4 Can't face an evening without wine? The comedian lectures on the economics.
4. 19:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—4. Setbacks and Struggles
  
  4/5 Adam Nicolson faces opposition to his plan to return to productive farming.
5. 19:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—9. Secret
  
  9/10 What will Jane do if St John has discovered her secret?
6. 20:00
  
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 5, 2014
  
  5/13 Russell Davies asks the questions in the general knowledge music quiz.
7. 20:30
  
  HR—Series 1, A Role-Play
  
  4/6 Sam tries to help Peter when he must apply for his own job.
8. 21:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—3. Making Headlines
  
  3/4 The archdeacon is anxious to keep the church out of the newspapers.
9. 21:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Dame Judi Dench and Michael Williams
  
  4/5 A couple are pleased with a recent work trip - but what exactly have they been doing?
10. 22:00
  
  Call Jonathan Pie—5. Online
  
  Pie gets trolled by a talk-radio legend, and it's TMI from Roger.
11. 22:30
  
  iGod—Procrastination
  
  5/6 Another parallel Earth is obliterated when Ian has a half day.
12. 22:45
  
  Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 3
  
  3/5 Ivor Cutler and friends present dark tales, offbeat songs and tips for aspiring poets.
13. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Nigel Planer 4/4
  
  Comedian Jon Holmes wraps up his four-part conversation with Nigel Planer
14. 23:00
  
  Date Night—Series 1, Episode 1
  
  1/4 Marc Wootton and friends play couples on date night.
15. 23:30
  
  Hair in the Gate—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/6 The TV arts show team schmooze Hollywood royalty in Cannes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—HG Wells
  
  Author Fay Weldon champions the life of writer and visionary HG Wells
2. 00:30
  
  A Call from Joybubbles
  
  How phone phreaking teenagers hacked the USA's phone system.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 3. Tarantulas in Trojan Horses
  
  3/4 An internet hacker is complicating the feisty detective's murder inquiries.
4. 01:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 2/2
  
  8/13 Chief Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale the right man?
5. 02:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, 1. Goodbye Gregory
  
  1/6 A football-mad priest comforts the bereaved family of a stalwart parishioner.
6. 02:30
  
  The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 3, The Clock
  
  6/6 Bumps in the night for the author and wife Diana.
7. 03:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol
  
  1/4 Can't face an evening without wine? The comedian lectures on the economics.
8. 03:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—4. Setbacks and Struggles
  
  4/5 Adam Nicolson faces opposition to his plan to return to productive farming.
9. 03:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—9. Secret
  
  9/10 What will Jane do if St John has discovered her secret?
10. 04:00
  
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 5, 2014
  
  5/13 Russell Davies asks the questions in the general knowledge music quiz.
11. 04:30
  
  HR—Series 1, A Role-Play
  
  4/6 Sam tries to help Peter when he must apply for his own job.
12. 05:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—3. Making Headlines
  
  3/4 The archdeacon is anxious to keep the church out of the newspapers.
13. 05:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Dame Judi Dench and Michael Williams
  
  4/5 A couple are pleased with a recent work trip - but what exactly have they been doing?

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