BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 18 December 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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...
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 2. Emily
  
  2/6 Events in Melford take a darker turn...
2. 06:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  
  4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
3. 07:00
  
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  
  3/8 Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
4. 07:30
  
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Keep Unfit the Burkiss Way
  
  5/6 Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show.
5. 08:00
  
  Ability—Series 1, The Assessment
  
  2/4 Matt's rubbish carer Bob is due for his first assessment.
6. 08:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 9. Disavowed
  
  9/10 Lady Susan’s relationship with Alicia faces strain.
7. 08:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 4. The Discovery
  
  4/5 The probate researchers make a heartbreaking discovery.
8. 09:00
  
  Rum Punch—Series 1, 3. Unfriendly Competition
  
  3/4 Marley signs up for a marathon to impress Lydia. Delroy is threatened by a new restaurant.
9. 09:30
  
  Carols for Choirs—4. King's College, Cambridge
  
  4/4 The choir of King's College, Cambridge prepare to sing "Adam lay ybounden".
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Advent People - Zechariah
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Laura Darrall.
11. 10:00
  
  Great Lives—Jim Moir on Captain Beefheart
  
  Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, chooses the life of Don van Vliet - Captain Beefheart.
12. 10:30
  
  The Forgotten Black Cowboys
  
  Sarfraz Manzoor goes in search of America's black cowboys
13. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 2. Emily
  
  2/6 Events in Melford take a darker turn...
14. 11:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  
  4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  
  3/8 Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
2. 12:30
  
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Keep Unfit the Burkiss Way
  
  5/6 Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show.
3. 13:00
  
  Ability—Series 1, The Assessment
  
  2/4 Matt's rubbish carer Bob is due for his first assessment.
4. 13:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 9. Disavowed
  
  9/10 Lady Susan’s relationship with Alicia faces strain.
5. 13:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 4. The Discovery
  
  4/5 The probate researchers make a heartbreaking discovery.
6. 14:00
  
  Counterpoint—Series 28, The Final 2014
  
  13/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the exciting 2014 final of the general knowledge music quiz.
7. 14:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Phonsie locates a venue for his 1959 "Festival of Light".
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Christmas Present by Ben Crompton
  
  When Stephen wishes life could be simpler, the unexpected happens!
9. 15:45
  
  Short Works—Daddy Christmas by Paul McVeigh
  
  On Christmas Day, Mark must adjust to a new festive routine at his sister's house.
10. 16:00
  
  Great Lives—Jim Moir on Captain Beefheart
  
  Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, chooses the life of Don van Vliet - Captain Beefheart.
11. 16:30
  
  The Forgotten Black Cowboys
  
  Sarfraz Manzoor goes in search of America's black cowboys
12. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 2. Emily
  
  2/6 Events in Melford take a darker turn...
13. 17:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  
  4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  
  3/8 Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
2. 18:30
  
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Keep Unfit the Burkiss Way
  
  5/6 Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show.
3. 19:00
  
  Ability—Series 1, The Assessment
  
  2/4 Matt's rubbish carer Bob is due for his first assessment.
4. 19:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 9. Disavowed
  
  9/10 Lady Susan’s relationship with Alicia faces strain.
5. 19:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 4. The Discovery
  
  4/5 The probate researchers make a heartbreaking discovery.
6. 20:00
  
  Counterpoint—Series 28, The Final 2014
  
  13/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the exciting 2014 final of the general knowledge music quiz.
7. 20:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Phonsie locates a venue for his 1959 "Festival of Light".
8. 21:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Christmas Present by Ben Crompton
  
  When Stephen wishes life could be simpler, the unexpected happens!
9. 21:45
  
  Short Works—Daddy Christmas by Paul McVeigh
  
  On Christmas Day, Mark must adjust to a new festive routine at his sister's house.
10. 22:00
  
  Rum Punch—Series 1, 3. Unfriendly Competition
  
  3/4 Marley signs up for a marathon to impress Lydia. Delroy is threatened by a new restaurant.
11. 22:30
  
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Osminia
  
  3/6 Brian tells of his trip to a land where marriage is outlawed.
12. 23:00
  
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
  
  5/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of children.
13. 23:25
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—John Lloyd 3/4
  
  Laura Lexx chats again to the legendary comedy producer John Lloyd.
14. 23:30
  
  Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2002, 1/2. The Roll of the Dice
  
  1/2 Saintly Hope Fraser's arrival confuses Satan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—Jim Moir on Captain Beefheart
  
  Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, chooses the life of Don van Vliet - Captain Beefheart.
2. 00:30
  
  The Forgotten Black Cowboys
  
  Sarfraz Manzoor goes in search of America's black cowboys
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 2. Emily
  
  2/6 Events in Melford take a darker turn...
4. 01:30
  
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
  
  4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
5. 02:00
  
  Yes Minister—Series 1, The Economy Drive
  
  3/8 Jim sets an example for slimming the Civil Service.
6. 02:30
  
  The Burkiss Way—Series 1, Keep Unfit the Burkiss Way
  
  5/6 Stay the way you are with unexpected adjustments. Cult sketch show.
7. 03:00
  
  Ability—Series 1, The Assessment
  
  2/4 Matt's rubbish carer Bob is due for his first assessment.
8. 03:30
  
  Jane Austen—Lady Susan, 9. Disavowed
  
  9/10 Lady Susan’s relationship with Alicia faces strain.
9. 03:45
  
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 3: High Green Walls, 4. The Discovery
  
  4/5 The probate researchers make a heartbreaking discovery.
10. 04:00
  
  Counterpoint—Series 28, The Final 2014
  
  13/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the exciting 2014 final of the general knowledge music quiz.
11. 04:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Phonsie locates a venue for his 1959 "Festival of Light".
12. 05:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Christmas Present by Ben Crompton
  
  When Stephen wishes life could be simpler, the unexpected happens!
13. 05:45
  
  Short Works—Daddy Christmas by Paul McVeigh
  
  On Christmas Day, Mark must adjust to a new festive routine at his sister's house.

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