BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 24 November 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Wally K Daly—625Y, 1. Discovery
  
  1/2 A scientist makes a startling discovery, but then the news starts to spread...
2. 00:30
  
  Rules of Asylum by James Follett—1. Escape
  
  1/3 James Follett's first radio drama explores dissention and danger in a repressive state.
3. 01:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Centenary Castaways, Brian Aldiss
  
  Sci-fi author Brian Aldiss is castaway by Kirsty Young
4. 01:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Kiwi
  
  David Attenborough muses over the peculiar Kiwi, a bird more mammal-like in its habits.
5. 02:00
  
  Poetry Extra—The Poetry Detective
  
  Daljit Nagra marks 150 years of the birth of the Prague born poet Rainer Maria Rilke.
6. 02:30
  
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack (Omnibus)
  
  Starting in Shetland, Malachy Tallack sets out on a journey around the 60th parallel.
7. 03:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Joanna Page
  
  Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page chooses tracks by Nick Drake and Chic.
8. 03:50
  
  The Observations by Jane Harris (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 1863. A young Irish prostitute escapes her former life when she's hired as a maid.
9. 05:00
  
  Ray's a Laugh—From 30/09/1960
  
  Ted’s very jealous. Can he see off a rival for Kitty?
10. 05:30
  
  Take It From Here—From 20/01/1955
  
  Jimmy and co are being kept in suspension - in Bristol.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  The Flying Doctor—The City Orchid
  
  Australia’s Flying Doctor Service rushes to help an opal miner.
2. 06:30
  
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  
  1/6 The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
3. 07:00
  
  Visiting Julia—Next Time I'll Kiss Her
  
  1/6 Roger is a children's author. His wife is in hospital. Life is complicated.
4. 07:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Bullet Is Not for Firing
  
  16/20 An inquiry for the platoon for firing at a German plane.
5. 08:00
  
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  
  1/3 A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
6. 08:30
  
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—1. Getting Together
  
  1/5 The story of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie meet as teenagers in a variety show.
7. 08:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 1. The Death of Henry Gaunt
  
  1/5 Sibling duo Dan and Rachel investigate an unclaimed family estate.
8. 09:00
  
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 2. Traffic Jam or Bedroom
  
  2/6 Adrian Edmondson, Miles Jupp, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke return to Southampton.
9. 09:30
  
  Travels with Bob—1. Holy Island
  
  1/5 Paddy and Bob arrive on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Letter to Corinth - Trials and tribulations
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Heavilyn Ohene-Akrasi.
11. 10:00
  
  I Was...—Series 3, Erno Goldfinger's Last Architectural Assistant
  
  Andrew McGibbon talks to James Dunnett about working for the architect Erno Goldfinger.
12. 10:30
  
  Tick Box Art
  
  Is it possible to measure the quality of an artwork?
13. 11:00
  
  The Flying Doctor—The City Orchid
  
  Australia’s Flying Doctor Service rushes to help an opal miner.
14. 11:30
  
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  
  1/6 The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Visiting Julia—Next Time I'll Kiss Her
  
  1/6 Roger is a children's author. His wife is in hospital. Life is complicated.
2. 12:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Bullet Is Not for Firing
  
  16/20 An inquiry for the platoon for firing at a German plane.
3. 13:00
  
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  
  1/3 A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
4. 13:30
  
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—1. Getting Together
  
  1/5 The story of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie meet as teenagers in a variety show.
5. 13:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 1. The Death of Henry Gaunt
  
  1/5 Sibling duo Dan and Rachel investigate an unclaimed family estate.
6. 14:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 3
  
  3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Tony Hawks and Liza Tarbuck.
7. 14:30
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Let It Grow
  
  3/6 Adam hopes to bond with his dad Rudy, while they till the earth on an allotment.
8. 15:00
  
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  
  1/2 A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
9. 16:00
  
  I Was...—Series 3, Erno Goldfinger's Last Architectural Assistant
  
  Andrew McGibbon talks to James Dunnett about working for the architect Erno Goldfinger.
10. 16:30
  
  Tick Box Art
  
  Is it possible to measure the quality of an artwork?
11. 17:00
  
  The Flying Doctor—The City Orchid
  
  Australia’s Flying Doctor Service rushes to help an opal miner.
12. 17:30
  
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  
  1/6 The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Visiting Julia—Next Time I'll Kiss Her
  
  1/6 Roger is a children's author. His wife is in hospital. Life is complicated.
2. 18:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Bullet Is Not for Firing
  
  16/20 An inquiry for the platoon for firing at a German plane.
3. 19:00
  
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  
  1/3 A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
4. 19:30
  
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—1. Getting Together
  
  1/5 The story of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie meet as teenagers in a variety show.
5. 19:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 1. The Death of Henry Gaunt
  
  1/5 Sibling duo Dan and Rachel investigate an unclaimed family estate.
6. 20:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 3
  
  3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Tony Hawks and Liza Tarbuck.
7. 20:30
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Let It Grow
  
  3/6 Adam hopes to bond with his dad Rudy, while they till the earth on an allotment.
8. 21:00
  
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  
  1/2 A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
9. 22:00
  
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 84, 2. Traffic Jam or Bedroom
  
  2/6 Adrian Edmondson, Miles Jupp, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke return to Southampton.
10. 22:30
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar S4, Repetition. Repetition. Repetition.
  
  3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
11. 23:00
  
  The Naked Week—Series 3, Immigration, Espionage, and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition
  
  4/6 The Naked Week tackles immigration, espionage and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition.
12. 23:30
  
  Old Harry's Game—Series 6, Investigation
  
  5/6 Satan is convinced he knows who killed Edith, and Hell is suddenly overcrowded.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  I Was...—Series 3, Erno Goldfinger's Last Architectural Assistant
  
  Andrew McGibbon talks to James Dunnett about working for the architect Erno Goldfinger.
2. 00:30
  
  Tick Box Art
  
  Is it possible to measure the quality of an artwork?
3. 01:00
  
  The Flying Doctor—The City Orchid
  
  Australia’s Flying Doctor Service rushes to help an opal miner.
4. 01:30
  
  Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Home—1. Deaths
  
  1/6 The kindly detective probes some animal charities.
5. 02:00
  
  Visiting Julia—Next Time I'll Kiss Her
  
  1/6 Roger is a children's author. His wife is in hospital. Life is complicated.
6. 02:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 1, The Bullet Is Not for Firing
  
  16/20 An inquiry for the platoon for firing at a German plane.
7. 03:00
  
  Rumblings from the Rafters—Death Watch Beetle and Queen Wasp
  
  1/3 A death watch beetle and a bossy queen wasp share an old attic. Stars Alison Steadman.
8. 03:30
  
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—1. Getting Together
  
  1/5 The story of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie meet as teenagers in a variety show.
9. 03:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 1. The Death of Henry Gaunt
  
  1/5 Sibling duo Dan and Rachel investigate an unclaimed family estate.
10. 04:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 59, Episode 3
  
  3/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Tony Hawks and Liza Tarbuck.
11. 04:30
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 4, Let It Grow
  
  3/6 Adam hopes to bond with his dad Rudy, while they till the earth on an allotment.
12. 05:00
  
  The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
  
  1/2 A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.

Tuesday 25 November 2025