BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 24 October 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 4. Beyond the Firewall
  
  4/4 The detective feels closer to a solution, but her tormentor has other ideas.
2. 06:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Coming Out Present
  
  9/13 A villain on parole is in a raid. DS Brook tries settling an old score.
3. 07:00
  
  The Sit Crom—Night Exercises
  
  5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.
4. 07:30
  
  The Likely Lads—Series 2, Friends and Neighbours
  
  1/8 Terry’s grandad causes ructions when he moves into the neighbourhood.
5. 08:00
  
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  
  2/6 Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
6. 08:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward
  
  5/5 Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.
7. 08:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—10. Decisions
  
  10/10 As the pressure from St John grows, Jane pleads for more time.
8. 09:00
  
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 6, 2. Malicious Communication
  
  2/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore takes an audience through real-life crime scenarios.
9. 09:30
  
  Mythical Creatures—5. Mermaids
  
  Rhianna Pratchett visits Wales in search of stories about mermaids.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Lost and Found: The Parables
  
  Swarzy hosts a week exploring the Parables of Jesus with Christian musicians across genres
11. 10:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 26, True Colors
  
  How Cyndi Lauper's ballad has inspired people around the world.
12. 10:30
  
  The Matinee: The Creation of a Theatrical Institution
  
  Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
13. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 4. Beyond the Firewall
  
  4/4 The detective feels closer to a solution, but her tormentor has other ideas.
14. 11:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Coming Out Present
  
  9/13 A villain on parole is in a raid. DS Brook tries settling an old score.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  The Sit Crom—Night Exercises
  
  5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.
2. 12:30
  
  The Likely Lads—Series 2, Friends and Neighbours
  
  1/8 Terry’s grandad causes ructions when he moves into the neighbourhood.
3. 13:00
  
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  
  2/6 Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
4. 13:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward
  
  5/5 Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.
5. 13:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—10. Decisions
  
  10/10 As the pressure from St John grows, Jane pleads for more time.
6. 14:00
  
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 2
  
  2/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty
7. 14:30
  
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.
8. 15:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—4. Burglary and Baked Beans
  
  4/4 Ferdy's kindness extends to a couple of burglars.
9. 15:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Diana Quick and Bill Nighy
  
  5/5 A Tory MP shares some scandal with his wife - and she has news for him too.
10. 16:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 26, True Colors
  
  How Cyndi Lauper's ballad has inspired people around the world.
11. 16:30
  
  The Matinee: The Creation of a Theatrical Institution
  
  Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
12. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 4. Beyond the Firewall
  
  4/4 The detective feels closer to a solution, but her tormentor has other ideas.
13. 17:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Coming Out Present
  
  9/13 A villain on parole is in a raid. DS Brook tries settling an old score.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  The Sit Crom—Night Exercises
  
  5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.
2. 18:30
  
  The Likely Lads—Series 2, Friends and Neighbours
  
  1/8 Terry’s grandad causes ructions when he moves into the neighbourhood.
3. 19:00
  
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  
  2/6 Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
4. 19:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward
  
  5/5 Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.
5. 19:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—10. Decisions
  
  10/10 As the pressure from St John grows, Jane pleads for more time.
6. 20:00
  
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 2
  
  2/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty
7. 20:30
  
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.
8. 21:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—4. Burglary and Baked Beans
  
  4/4 Ferdy's kindness extends to a couple of burglars.
9. 21:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Diana Quick and Bill Nighy
  
  5/5 A Tory MP shares some scandal with his wife - and she has news for him too.
10. 22:00
  
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 6, 2. Malicious Communication
  
  2/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore takes an audience through real-life crime scenarios.
11. 22:30
  
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Junk Mail
  
  4/4 Tom takes issue with his local curry house and their addiction to junk mail.
12. 23:00
  
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, David O'Doherty
  
  1/4 Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty.
13. 23:30
  
  Radio Active—Series 3, Probe Round the Back
  
  2/6 Radio Active takes you behind-the-scenes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 26, True Colors
  
  How Cyndi Lauper's ballad has inspired people around the world.
2. 00:30
  
  The Matinee: The Creation of a Theatrical Institution
  
  Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: The Net and the Canal, 4. Beyond the Firewall
  
  4/4 The detective feels closer to a solution, but her tormentor has other ideas.
4. 01:30
  
  Detective—Series 1, The Coming Out Present
  
  9/13 A villain on parole is in a raid. DS Brook tries settling an old score.
5. 02:00
  
  The Sit Crom—Night Exercises
  
  5/6 As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.
6. 02:30
  
  The Likely Lads—Series 2, Friends and Neighbours
  
  1/8 Terry’s grandad causes ructions when he moves into the neighbourhood.
7. 03:00
  
  Quanderhorn—The Quanderhorn Xperimentations, Mummy! My Donkey's Head Is Exploding
  
  2/6 Martian hostage Guuuurk risks his life and his sanity to save the crew from the X-Barrier.
8. 03:30
  
  Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History by Adam Nicolson—5. The Way Forward
  
  5/5 Adam Nicolson must convince workers to back plans for a working landscape.
9. 03:45
  
  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte—10. Decisions
  
  10/10 As the pressure from St John grows, Jane pleads for more time.
10. 04:00
  
  Whispers—Series 3, Episode 2
  
  2/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Anthony Holden, Lucy Moore, Richard Herring and Louise Doughty
11. 04:30
  
  Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Lucy doesn't realise Daniel can't keep secrets.
12. 05:00
  
  Love by Ian Curteis—4. Burglary and Baked Beans
  
  4/4 Ferdy's kindness extends to a couple of burglars.
13. 05:45
  
  Are You Still Awake? by Russell Davies—Diana Quick and Bill Nighy
  
  5/5 A Tory MP shares some scandal with his wife - and she has news for him too.

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