BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 6 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—Sarah Bernhardt
  
  Jenny Eclair chooses one of the first acting superstars, Sarah Bernhardt.
2. 00:30
  
  The Human at Play
  
  Farrah Jarral asks who gets to play in our society.
3. 01:00
  
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—1. Fake
  
  1/7 The Kremlin, 1966. The Tsar's Icon is a fake. The original must be found.
4. 01:30
  
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 3. Found and Lost
  
  3/5 Brother Cadfael's brave search for a woman leads him to an isolated medieval manor.
5. 02:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, And Pigs Can Fry
  
  1/6 The footie team's new strip causes controversy. Stars Brenda Blethyn.
6. 02:30
  
  Give Or Take—6. Besieged!
  
  6/8 Sam and Annabel are besieged for the full story of their pools win.
7. 03:00
  
  All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Maggie's 60th birthday brings a surprise present and some unwelcome revelations.
8. 03:30
  
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—4. Audrey
  
  4/5 All doctors have 'expert opinions', according to Agatha Christie.
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 4. Notes
  
  4/10 'Dales Diaries' takes to the air with two charming hostesses.
10. 04:00
  
  Say the Word—Episode 6
  
  6/6 Hunter Davies, Sheila Steafel, Roger McGough and Helen Atkinson Wood in the language game.
11. 04:30
  
  HR—Series 2, Surfing
  
  4/6 The odd duo go online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love?
12. 05:00
  
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 1, Tears Of The Giraffe
  
  4/4 Precious continues to investigate the disappearance of Mrs Curtin's son.
13. 05:45
  
  Short Works—The Language of Flowers by Elaine Chiew
  
  Willow and Geoff can’t read each other’s signals.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises
  
  2/7 In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon.
2. 06:30
  
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  
  4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
3. 07:00
  
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction
  
  1/6 Will Mr Right ever appear to release Isobel from Mammy's apron strings?
4. 07:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  
  6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.
5. 08:00
  
  The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South
  
  6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.
6. 08:30
  
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood
  
  5/5 A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre.
7. 08:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals
  
  5/10 Vera's busy with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.
8. 09:00
  
  Dan Does Dating—Series 1, 3. Chloe
  
  3/4 Could Dan be compatible with someone much posher than him?
9. 09:30
  
  Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Out of the Shadows
  
  4/4 Helen looks at the myth of the solitary genius and finds out about Alma Mahler.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Candlemas – full of grace and wisdom
  
  A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and hymns.
11. 10:00
  
  Soul Music—Days
  
  How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives.
12. 10:30
  
  The Last Picture Show
  
  John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery for the closure of two exhibitions
13. 11:00
  
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises
  
  2/7 In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon.
14. 11:30
  
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  
  4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction
  
  1/6 Will Mr Right ever appear to release Isobel from Mammy's apron strings?
2. 12:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  
  6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.
3. 13:00
  
  The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South
  
  6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.
4. 13:30
  
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood
  
  5/5 A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre.
5. 13:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals
  
  5/10 Vera's busy with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.
6. 14:00
  
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose
  
  1/6 How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show.
7. 14:30
  
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It
  
  4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?
8. 15:00
  
  Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count
  
  Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.
9. 16:00
  
  Soul Music—Days
  
  How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives.
10. 16:30
  
  The Last Picture Show
  
  John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery for the closure of two exhibitions
11. 17:00
  
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises
  
  2/7 In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon.
12. 17:30
  
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  
  4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction
  
  1/6 Will Mr Right ever appear to release Isobel from Mammy's apron strings?
2. 18:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  
  6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.
3. 19:00
  
  The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South
  
  6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.
4. 19:30
  
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood
  
  5/5 A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre.
5. 19:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals
  
  5/10 Vera's busy with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.
6. 20:00
  
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose
  
  1/6 How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show.
7. 20:30
  
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It
  
  4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?
8. 21:00
  
  Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count
  
  Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.
9. 22:00
  
  Dan Does Dating—Series 1, 3. Chloe
  
  3/4 Could Dan be compatible with someone much posher than him?
10. 22:30
  
  Four Sleepless Knights—3. Sir Geoffrey
  
  3/4 Geoff and Liz are on a dream holiday, but she can't sleep due to his snoring.
11. 22:45
  
  Life With Lederer—Series 1, 3. Relationships
  
  3/5 Helen Lederer decides she needs a man in her life.
12. 23:00
  
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1
  
  1/6 The improvised family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
13. 23:30
  
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Comic revelations about hats, tents and disturbing tales from Beatrix Potter.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Soul Music—Days
  
  How the Kinks classic 'Days' has touched peoples lives.
2. 00:30
  
  The Last Picture Show
  
  John Wilson is at Tate Britain and the National Gallery for the closure of two exhibitions
3. 01:00
  
  A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer—2. Surprises
  
  2/7 In Russia, Major Romanov is tracking down the Tsar's Icon.
4. 01:30
  
  Cadfael—The Virgin in the Ice, 4. The Wolves' Nest
  
  4/5 Brother Cadfael searches for his missing companions.
5. 02:00
  
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 1. Fatal Attraction
  
  1/6 Will Mr Right ever appear to release Isobel from Mammy's apron strings?
6. 02:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Cuckoo in the Nest
  
  6/8 A shock for Harold when he meets his older half-brother.
7. 03:00
  
  The Break—Series 1, The Girl from the South
  
  6/6 Jeff tries matchmaking but finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer.
8. 03:30
  
  Girl With Dove by Sally Bayley—5. Colwood
  
  5/5 A place called Colwood looms, as do more scenes from Jane Eyre.
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 5. Arrivals
  
  5/10 Vera's busy with a new arrival at Sheepdippers.
10. 04:00
  
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 1. My Sphinx Has No Nose
  
  1/6 How would you review Poirot and a windy brontosaurus? Frank Skinner's panel show.
11. 04:30
  
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 1, I'll Build That Bridge When I Come To It
  
  4/4 Pete loves Cassie, but does she love him?
12. 05:00
  
  Wally K Daly—Butterflies Don't Count
  
  Father Tom carries a terrible burden after hearing a man's confession.

Saturday 7 February 2026