BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 7 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Wally K Daly—The Broken Butterfly
  
  A murderer escapes jail to find a priest and get his revenge. Sequel.
2. 07:30
  
  Without Warning and Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal (Omnibus)
  
  The ‘My Name is Leon’ author reads her memoir of her unpredictable Birmingham childhood.
3. 08:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, How Long, How Long?
  
  2/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace wonders why he's been persuaded back into politics.
4. 09:00
  
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—1. Rosalind Plowright
  
  1/6 A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies.
5. 09:30
  
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Cowes Barge
  
  HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Povey needs a favour.
6. 10:00
  
  Conversation Extra—Sir Laurence Olivier
  
  The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles.
7. 10:30
  
  Great Lives—Vivien Leigh
  
  Barrister Christina Gorna chooses Oscar-winning Vivien Leigh.
8. 11:00
  
  Wally K Daly—The Broken Butterfly
  
  A murderer escapes jail to find a priest and get his revenge. Sequel.
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Afternoon
1. 12:30
  
  Without Warning and Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal (Omnibus)
  
  The ‘My Name is Leon’ author reads her memoir of her unpredictable Birmingham childhood.
2. 13:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, How Long, How Long?
  
  2/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace wonders why he's been persuaded back into politics.
3. 14:00
  
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—1. Rosalind Plowright
  
  1/6 A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies.
4. 14:30
  
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Cowes Barge
  
  HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Povey needs a favour.
5. 15:00
  
  Conversation Extra—Sir Laurence Olivier
  
  The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles.
6. 15:30
  
  Great Lives—Vivien Leigh
  
  Barrister Christina Gorna chooses Oscar-winning Vivien Leigh.
7. 16:00
  
  Torchwood—4. The Dead Line
  
  4/4 You'll wish you're on hold with this eerie tale of telephonic terror!
8. 16:45
  
  Having a Wonderful Time by JG Ballard
  
  An extended Las Palmas holiday - at someone else’s expense - seems ideal.
9. 17:00
  
  Wally K Daly—The Broken Butterfly
  
  A murderer escapes jail to find a priest and get his revenge. Sequel.
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Evening
1. 18:30
  
  Without Warning and Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal (Omnibus)
  
  The ‘My Name is Leon’ author reads her memoir of her unpredictable Birmingham childhood.
2. 19:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, How Long, How Long?
  
  2/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace wonders why he's been persuaded back into politics.
3. 20:00
  
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—1. Rosalind Plowright
  
  1/6 A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies.
4. 20:30
  
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Cowes Barge
  
  HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Povey needs a favour.
5. 21:00
  
  Conversation Extra—Sir Laurence Olivier
  
  The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles.
6. 21:30
  
  Great Lives—Vivien Leigh
  
  Barrister Christina Gorna chooses Oscar-winning Vivien Leigh.
7. 22:00
  
  4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 1
  
  1/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Dominic Holland, Sue Beard and Felix Dexter.
8. 22:30
  
  Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Hastings, Vee, McCabe and Delaney
  
  1/6 From Edinburgh - Fred MacAulay introduces top comedy talent.
9. 23:00
  
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Problems with a Package
  
  2/4 Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom soon regrets persuading them to go exploring.
10. 23:30
  
  Radio Active—Series 4, The Breakfast Show
  
  4/8 The breakfast show team embark on their first TV simulcast!
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Torchwood—4. The Dead Line
  
  4/4 You'll wish you're on hold with this eerie tale of telephonic terror!
2. 00:45
  
  Having a Wonderful Time by JG Ballard
  
  An extended Las Palmas holiday - at someone else’s expense - seems ideal.
3. 01:00
  
  Wally K Daly—The Broken Butterfly
  
  A murderer escapes jail to find a priest and get his revenge. Sequel.
4. 02:30
  
  Without Warning and Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal (Omnibus)
  
  The ‘My Name is Leon’ author reads her memoir of her unpredictable Birmingham childhood.
5. 03:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, How Long, How Long?
  
  2/4 Sir Plympton Makepeace wonders why he's been persuaded back into politics.
6. 04:00
  
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—1. Rosalind Plowright
  
  1/6 A real opera singer - Rosalind Plowright - joins the dear ladies.
7. 04:30
  
  The Navy Lark—Series 12, Operation Cowes Barge
  
  HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Povey needs a favour.
8. 05:00
  
  Conversation Extra—Sir Laurence Olivier
  
  The leading actor and director on his life, film work and favourite theatrical roles.
9. 05:30
  
  Great Lives—Vivien Leigh
  
  Barrister Christina Gorna chooses Oscar-winning Vivien Leigh.

Sunday 8 February 2026