BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 1 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Torchwood—3. Golden Age
  
  3/4 Chasing a dangerous energy field, Torchwood is faced with telephonic terror in Delhi.
2. 00:45
  
  Black and White by Jan Mark—4. Who's a Pretty Boy Then?
  
  4/4 When dad builds a budgerigar aviary, the birds' behaviour turns alarming.
3. 01:00
  
  A Magician Amongst the Spirits by Bert Coules
  
  Harry Houdini's ascent to a world famous escapologist - and a corroding obsession...
4. 02:30
  
  With Great Pleasure—Terry Wogan
  
  Sir Terry Wogan chooses his favourite words and music with readings by Sir David Jason.
5. 03:00
  
  Drama on 4—Daughter by Testament
  
  A wannabe musician is wondering if he can handle fatherhood.
6. 03:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, The Campaign
  
  1/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace recalls a non-existent election campaign planned in a pub.
7. 04:00
  
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/6 The shady lawyer makes a movie in Hollywood.
8. 04:30
  
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, The Slogan Contest
  
  A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
9. 05:00
  
  Conversation Extra—As I Remember - Lady Asquith
  
  The daughter of UK Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith interviewed in 1967.
10. 05:50
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter
  
  Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir Terry Wogan
  
  Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
2. 06:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
  
  David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
3. 07:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Our Souls So Knit
  
  Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring Caroline Bird.
4. 07:30
  
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain (Omnibus)
  
  How a shepherd’s son changed the world with his revolutionary engineering.
5. 08:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Jason Donovan
  
  Actor Jason Donovan chooses tracks by Billy Joel and Talk Talk.
6. 08:50
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus), Episode 2
  
  2/2 Will the mystery stalker finally be unmasked?
7. 10:00
  
  Stilgoe's Around—Royal Agricultural Show, Stoneleigh
  
  All things about the Countryside from the Royal Show, Stoneleigh. With Kathryn Tickell.
8. 10:30
  
  Take It From Here—From 14/04/1955
  
  The Glums grapple with a crossword and there's a cautionary tale from Monte Carlo.
9. 11:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir Terry Wogan
  
  Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
10. 11:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
  
  David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Our Souls So Knit
  
  Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring Caroline Bird.
2. 12:30
  
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain (Omnibus)
  
  How a shepherd’s son changed the world with his revolutionary engineering.
3. 13:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Jason Donovan
  
  Actor Jason Donovan chooses tracks by Billy Joel and Talk Talk.
4. 13:50
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus), Episode 2
  
  2/2 Will the mystery stalker finally be unmasked?
5. 15:00
  
  Stilgoe's Around—Royal Agricultural Show, Stoneleigh
  
  All things about the Countryside from the Royal Show, Stoneleigh. With Kathryn Tickell.
6. 15:30
  
  Take It From Here—From 14/04/1955
  
  The Glums grapple with a crossword and there's a cautionary tale from Monte Carlo.
7. 16:00
  
  Scramble by Martin Kiszko—1. Banned
  
  1/3 With music banned in a totalitarian Britain, a battle ensues between good and evil.
8. 16:30
  
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5
  
  5/6 Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth.
9. 17:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir Terry Wogan
  
  Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
10. 17:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
  
  David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Our Souls So Knit
  
  Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring Caroline Bird.
2. 18:30
  
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain (Omnibus)
  
  How a shepherd’s son changed the world with his revolutionary engineering.
3. 19:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Jason Donovan
  
  Actor Jason Donovan chooses tracks by Billy Joel and Talk Talk.
4. 19:50
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus), Episode 2
  
  2/2 Will the mystery stalker finally be unmasked?
5. 21:00
  
  Stilgoe's Around—Royal Agricultural Show, Stoneleigh
  
  All things about the Countryside from the Royal Show, Stoneleigh. With Kathryn Tickell.
6. 21:30
  
  Take It From Here—From 14/04/1955
  
  The Glums grapple with a crossword and there's a cautionary tale from Monte Carlo.
7. 22:00
  
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, Brenda's Birthday
  
  3/6 Bossy Clare is coerced into organising a children's party.
8. 22:30
  
  The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, Homeless
  
  1/6 The writer and his talking geraniums outstay their welcome at Craig and Shona's place.
9. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Hannah Byczkowski 2/3
  
  Esyllt Sears chats again to stand-up comedian and Traitors star Hannah Byczkowski.
10. 23:00
  
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, Valentine's Day
  
  2/6 Damien is banned from the kitchen so that Anthony can cook up a Valentine's Day meal.
11. 23:30
  
  Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/8 Love and football to hairy carpets; the Luton Laureate celebrates life's rich pageant.
12. 23:45
  
  Bunk Bed—Series 9, Episode 6
  
  6/8 A surprising ramble through the naughty noises of schooldays. With Jane Horrocks.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Scramble by Martin Kiszko—1. Banned
  
  1/3 With music banned in a totalitarian Britain, a battle ensues between good and evil.
2. 00:30
  
  The Heart of Hark'un—Episode 5
  
  5/6 Young novice sorcerer Arcos learns an unpalatable truth.
3. 01:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Sir Terry Wogan
  
  Terry Wogan shares his third set of castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
4. 01:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
  
  David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
5. 02:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Our Souls So Knit
  
  Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive featuring Caroline Bird.
6. 02:30
  
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain (Omnibus)
  
  How a shepherd’s son changed the world with his revolutionary engineering.
7. 03:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Jason Donovan
  
  Actor Jason Donovan chooses tracks by Billy Joel and Talk Talk.
8. 03:50
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com (Omnibus), Episode 2
  
  2/2 Will the mystery stalker finally be unmasked?
9. 05:00
  
  Stilgoe's Around—Royal Agricultural Show, Stoneleigh
  
  All things about the Countryside from the Royal Show, Stoneleigh. With Kathryn Tickell.
10. 05:30
  
  Take It From Here—From 14/04/1955
  
  The Glums grapple with a crossword and there's a cautionary tale from Monte Carlo.

Monday 2 February 2026