BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 19 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Art of Habit
  
  Author and journalist Lynsey Hanley tells the story of the rise of sociology in Britain.
2. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 3. Did the Butler Do it?
  
  3/5 Hercule Poirot re-enters the deadly investigation. Stars John Moffatt.
3. 01:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 3. Cabin Boy and Lover
  
  3/6 Disguised as a cabin boy, Lady Dona sets sail...
4. 02:00
  
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/5 Mr Barnum replaces Mrs Roberts as the new council leader.
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Hancock in Hospital
  
  12/14 The Lad's got a broken leg, so Sid and Bill pay a visit.
6. 03:00
  
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, 1. If You Like A Lot Of Chocolate On Your Biscuit...
  
  1/6 Rupert Hardacre has been missing from Hardacre's ad agency.
7. 03:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—3. You Made Me Love You
  
  3/5 Susie has a strange meeting with Judy's daughter Liza Minnelli.
8. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 3. Funeral
  
  3/5 Confusion and recriminations fly as Vera and Irene correspond across the miles.
9. 04:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 1
  
  1/6 John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard.
10. 04:30
  
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Tennis Balls and Military Tattoos
  
  4/6 The landladies' accountant and clergy guest make a discovery.
11. 05:00
  
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—1. Inferno
  
  1/3 Dante finds himself in the middle of a dark wood in extreme personal and spiritual crisis.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz
  
  4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.
2. 06:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 4. Danger
  
  4/6 Dona fears for her beloved pirate's safety
3. 07:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  
  3/6 A new English teacher leaves Robert's mum in a quandary.
4. 07:30
  
  Give Or Take—8. Happy Ever After..?
  
  8/8 Sam decides to hand in his notice at the bank.
5. 08:00
  
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, London to Hereford
  
  2/5 Alexei Sayle travels from London to Hereford, talking to strangers on his train.
6. 08:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—4. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  
  4/5 Susie reflects on the notion of fandom and visits a Judy museum.
7. 08:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 4. Operation
  
  4/5 Vera is at the vet's having her hip sorted out. Irene is musing big-time.
8. 09:00
  
  Kat Sadler's Screen Time—Episode 1
  
  Industry heart-throb Kat Sadler shows YOU how social media can change your life.
9. 09:30
  
  Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley—4: Rebirth
  
  4/5 Following her divorce, Agatha finds adventure and romance in Iraq.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Man shall not live by bread alone - What truly satisfies
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rachel Mann
11. 10:00
  
  Great Lives—Tom Allen on Kenneth Williams
  
  Comedian Tom Allen chooses the entertainer Kenneth Williams.
12. 10:30
  
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 1. Knowledge
  
  Anindita explores the 'Renaissance' that came about through printing in India.
13. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz
  
  4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.
14. 11:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 4. Danger
  
  4/6 Dona fears for her beloved pirate's safety
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  
  3/6 A new English teacher leaves Robert's mum in a quandary.
2. 12:30
  
  Give Or Take—8. Happy Ever After..?
  
  8/8 Sam decides to hand in his notice at the bank.
3. 13:00
  
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, London to Hereford
  
  2/5 Alexei Sayle travels from London to Hereford, talking to strangers on his train.
4. 13:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—4. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  
  4/5 Susie reflects on the notion of fandom and visits a Judy museum.
5. 13:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 4. Operation
  
  4/5 Vera is at the vet's having her hip sorted out. Irene is musing big-time.
6. 14:00
  
  Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead!
  
  3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder.
7. 14:30
  
  HR—Series 2, Consulting
  
  6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity.
8. 15:00
  
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—2. Purgatorio
  
  2/3 Dante and Virgil encounter numerous souls who have gone before them.
9. 16:00
  
  Great Lives—Tom Allen on Kenneth Williams
  
  Comedian Tom Allen chooses the entertainer Kenneth Williams.
10. 16:30
  
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 1. Knowledge
  
  Anindita explores the 'Renaissance' that came about through printing in India.
11. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz
  
  4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.
12. 17:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 4. Danger
  
  4/6 Dona fears for her beloved pirate's safety
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  
  3/6 A new English teacher leaves Robert's mum in a quandary.
2. 18:30
  
  Give Or Take—8. Happy Ever After..?
  
  8/8 Sam decides to hand in his notice at the bank.
3. 19:00
  
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, London to Hereford
  
  2/5 Alexei Sayle travels from London to Hereford, talking to strangers on his train.
4. 19:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—4. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  
  4/5 Susie reflects on the notion of fandom and visits a Judy museum.
5. 19:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 4. Operation
  
  4/5 Vera is at the vet's having her hip sorted out. Irene is musing big-time.
6. 20:00
  
  Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead!
  
  3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder.
7. 20:30
  
  HR—Series 2, Consulting
  
  6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity.
8. 21:00
  
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—2. Purgatorio
  
  2/3 Dante and Virgil encounter numerous souls who have gone before them.
9. 22:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Randy Feltface, 1. Earth
  
  1/4 Randy Feltface digs deep and dirty.
10. 22:30
  
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Chamanoa
  
  1/6 Brian relives his experiences in a land where genetics is pitted against education.
11. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Fatiha El-Ghorri 3/3
  
  Comedian and writer Lou Conran chats once again to fellow comic Fatiha El-Ghorri.
12. 23:00
  
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke
  
  3/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of fashion and trends.
13. 23:30
  
  The Pin—Series 3, Party
  
  2/4 Not invited to the BBC's office party, Alex and Ben try to throw their own.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—Tom Allen on Kenneth Williams
  
  Comedian Tom Allen chooses the entertainer Kenneth Williams.
2. 00:30
  
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 1. Knowledge
  
  Anindita explores the 'Renaissance' that came about through printing in India.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz
  
  4/5 The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.
4. 01:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 4. Danger
  
  4/6 Dona fears for her beloved pirate's safety
5. 02:00
  
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  
  3/6 A new English teacher leaves Robert's mum in a quandary.
6. 02:30
  
  Give Or Take—8. Happy Ever After..?
  
  8/8 Sam decides to hand in his notice at the bank.
7. 03:00
  
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, London to Hereford
  
  2/5 Alexei Sayle travels from London to Hereford, talking to strangers on his train.
8. 03:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—4. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  
  4/5 Susie reflects on the notion of fandom and visits a Judy museum.
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 4. Operation
  
  4/5 Vera is at the vet's having her hip sorted out. Irene is musing big-time.
10. 04:00
  
  Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead!
  
  3/6 Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a panto murder.
11. 04:30
  
  HR—Series 2, Consulting
  
  6/6 After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity.
12. 05:00
  
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—2. Purgatorio
  
  2/3 Dante and Virgil encounter numerous souls who have gone before them.

Friday 20 February 2026