BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Syima Aslam & Stig Abell
  
  Syima Aslam and Stig Abell talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
2. 00:30
  
  Monkman and Seagull's Polymathic Adventure
  
  A defence of general knowledge by two stars from the last series of University Challenge.
3. 01:00
  
  Burnt—6. The Danger of Exposure
  
  6/6 Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars.
4. 01:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
  
  2/5 A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
5. 02:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 1, Weather Problems
  
  2/6 Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy.
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Mountain Eaters
  
  5/17 Eccles and Ned set out to scoff Everest, with Grytpype-Thynne and Moriarty in pursuit.
7. 03:00
  
  ReincarNathan—Series 1, Mayfly
  
  4/4 Comedy about the afterlife with Daniel Rigby, Diane Morgan and special guest Isy Suttie.
8. 03:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 7. Catherine Intercedes
  
  7/10 Unabated, Lady Susan vows to continue with her plans.
9. 03:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 2. The Twin Sister
  
  2/5 Dan and Rachel visit Susan Pellier's studio, where they make a surprising discovery.
10. 04:00
  
  Genius—Series 1, Richard Madeley
  
  2/5 Dave Gorman asks Richard Madeley to select the public's best loopy idea.
11. 04:30
  
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Happy Life Broken and Then Mended a Bit
  
  6/6 Gently Benevolent summons a massive Martian invasion. Is this the end for Pip?
12. 05:00
  
  Drama on 4—Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple, 1. A New Companion
  
  1/2 The North family face a crisis when a young Frenchwoman arrives...
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 1. The Photograph
  
  1/6 Melford's Christmas spirit evaporates after a high-level break-in and fire.
2. 06:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
  
  3/5 With James arrested for murder, his fiancée insists he's innocent.
3. 07:00
  
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 3
  
  3/5 Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken council member.
4. 07:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Gourmet
  
  5/14 The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, then Sid gets involved...
5. 08:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis
  
  To have - or not have kids. Especially in your 40s
6. 08:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 8. Scandal
  
  8/10 Lady Susan’s behaviour causes consternation.
7. 08:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 3. The Paintings
  
  3/5 Dan and Rachel are desperate to track down Susan's twin sister Barbara.
8. 09:00
  
  Unite—Series 2, The Ukrainian
  
  4/6 Imogen decides that the family should house a Ukrainian refugee, but Georgiy has a secret.
9. 09:30
  
  Carols for Choirs—3. Paisley Abbey
  
  3/4 The story behind a Scottish version of Balulalow.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Advent People - Gabriel
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Haydon Spenceley.
11. 10:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Many Faces Of Ebenezer Scrooge
  
  What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
12. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 1. The Photograph
  
  1/6 Melford's Christmas spirit evaporates after a high-level break-in and fire.
13. 11:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
  
  3/5 With James arrested for murder, his fiancée insists he's innocent.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 3
  
  3/5 Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken council member.
2. 12:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Gourmet
  
  5/14 The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, then Sid gets involved...
3. 13:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis
  
  To have - or not have kids. Especially in your 40s
4. 13:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 8. Scandal
  
  8/10 Lady Susan’s behaviour causes consternation.
5. 13:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 3. The Paintings
  
  3/5 Dan and Rachel are desperate to track down Susan's twin sister Barbara.
6. 14:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 5
  
  5/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Andrew Maxwell, Dr Lindsey Fitzharris & Celia Imrie.
7. 14:30
  
  Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Mysterious Portrait
  
  5/6 St Petersburg's most high-minded young artist makes a pact with the devil.
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple, 2. Family Tensions
  
  2/2 Louise's continued presence sends ripples of unease...
9. 16:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Many Faces Of Ebenezer Scrooge
  
  What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
10. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 1. The Photograph
  
  1/6 Melford's Christmas spirit evaporates after a high-level break-in and fire.
11. 17:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
  
  3/5 With James arrested for murder, his fiancée insists he's innocent.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 3
  
  3/5 Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken council member.
2. 18:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Gourmet
  
  5/14 The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, then Sid gets involved...
3. 19:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis
  
  To have - or not have kids. Especially in your 40s
4. 19:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 8. Scandal
  
  8/10 Lady Susan’s behaviour causes consternation.
5. 19:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 3. The Paintings
  
  3/5 Dan and Rachel are desperate to track down Susan's twin sister Barbara.
6. 20:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 5
  
  5/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Andrew Maxwell, Dr Lindsey Fitzharris & Celia Imrie.
7. 20:30
  
  Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Mysterious Portrait
  
  5/6 St Petersburg's most high-minded young artist makes a pact with the devil.
8. 21:00
  
  Drama on 4—Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple, 2. Family Tensions
  
  2/2 Louise's continued presence sends ripples of unease...
9. 22:00
  
  Unite—Series 2, The Ukrainian
  
  4/6 Imogen decides that the family should house a Ukrainian refugee, but Georgiy has a secret.
10. 22:30
  
  Resist Phony Encores!—Beatlemania
  
  Gruff Rhys investigates crowd behaviour and The Beatles' 1967 visit to Bangor
11. 23:00
  
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 5
  
  5/6 The devastating consequences of World Peace.
12. 23:25
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—John Lloyd 2/4
  
  Laura Lexx chats again to the legendary comedy producer John Lloyd.
13. 23:30
  
  Concrete Cow—Series 2, War
  
  6/6 A war poet is told that the troops prefer limericks.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Many Faces Of Ebenezer Scrooge
  
  What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
2. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 1. The Photograph
  
  1/6 Melford's Christmas spirit evaporates after a high-level break-in and fire.
3. 01:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
  
  3/5 With James arrested for murder, his fiancée insists he's innocent.
4. 02:00
  
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 3, Episode 3
  
  3/5 Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken council member.
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Gourmet
  
  5/14 The Lad fancies himself a food connoisseur, then Sid gets involved...
6. 03:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis
  
  To have - or not have kids. Especially in your 40s
7. 03:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 8. Scandal
  
  8/10 Lady Susan’s behaviour causes consternation.
8. 03:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 3. The Paintings
  
  3/5 Dan and Rachel are desperate to track down Susan's twin sister Barbara.
9. 04:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 5
  
  5/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Andrew Maxwell, Dr Lindsey Fitzharris & Celia Imrie.
10. 04:30
  
  Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Mysterious Portrait
  
  5/6 St Petersburg's most high-minded young artist makes a pact with the devil.
11. 05:00
  
  Drama on 4—Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple, 2. Family Tensions
  
  2/2 Louise's continued presence sends ripples of unease...

Thursday 18 December 2025