BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 20 February 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse!
  
  5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.
2. 06:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 5. A Midsummer Raid
  
  5/6 As Harry gets plotting, the threat to Dona hits a crisis point.
3. 07:00
  
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 3. Undercover Cops
  
  3/6 Isobel and her Mammy are called into action.
4. 07:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Robbery With Violence
  
  8/8 Albert lies to Harold after a breakage.
5. 08:00
  
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  
  2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
6. 08:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—5. Get Happy
  
  5/5 Susie agrees to perform at a 'Judy Night' in New York.
7. 08:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 5. Scandal
  
  5/5 Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home.
8. 09:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Fatiha El-Ghorri: A Match Made Inshallah
  
  Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri is looking for love – and we're all invited on her dates.
9. 09:15
  
  Lady Clementine Is Looking For Love—Is Charlie Rowe 'The One'?
  
  The delusional dating quest of Lady Clementine.
10. 09:30
  
  Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley—5: Have a good time, darling
  
  5/5 After her great fame, Agatha finds a certain freedom as she hits her 60s.
11. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Man shall not live by bread alone - Bread of life
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angel Morgan
12. 10:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 3, The Pathétique
  
  An exploration of the impact of composer Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
13. 10:30
  
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 2. Nationhood
  
  Anindita Ghosh explores how the printing press promoted the rise of nationalism in India.
14. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse!
  
  5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.
15. 11:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 5. A Midsummer Raid
  
  5/6 As Harry gets plotting, the threat to Dona hits a crisis point.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 3. Undercover Cops
  
  3/6 Isobel and her Mammy are called into action.
2. 12:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Robbery With Violence
  
  8/8 Albert lies to Harold after a breakage.
3. 13:00
  
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  
  2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
4. 13:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—5. Get Happy
  
  5/5 Susie agrees to perform at a 'Judy Night' in New York.
5. 13:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 5. Scandal
  
  5/5 Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home.
6. 14:00
  
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 3. Hot Lava Blomps
  
  3/6 Frank Skinner and guests read more online reviews about Mrs Tiggywinkle and the M1.
7. 14:30
  
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  
  2/4 Robert woos Elizabeth with a carpet.
8. 15:00
  
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—3. Paradiso
  
  3/3 Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.
9. 16:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 3, The Pathétique
  
  An exploration of the impact of composer Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
10. 16:30
  
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 2. Nationhood
  
  Anindita Ghosh explores how the printing press promoted the rise of nationalism in India.
11. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse!
  
  5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.
12. 17:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 5. A Midsummer Raid
  
  5/6 As Harry gets plotting, the threat to Dona hits a crisis point.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 3. Undercover Cops
  
  3/6 Isobel and her Mammy are called into action.
2. 18:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Robbery With Violence
  
  8/8 Albert lies to Harold after a breakage.
3. 19:00
  
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  
  2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
4. 19:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—5. Get Happy
  
  5/5 Susie agrees to perform at a 'Judy Night' in New York.
5. 19:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 5. Scandal
  
  5/5 Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home.
6. 20:00
  
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 3. Hot Lava Blomps
  
  3/6 Frank Skinner and guests read more online reviews about Mrs Tiggywinkle and the M1.
7. 20:30
  
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  
  2/4 Robert woos Elizabeth with a carpet.
8. 21:00
  
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—3. Paradiso
  
  3/3 Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.
9. 22:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Fatiha El-Ghorri: A Match Made Inshallah
  
  Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri is looking for love – and we're all invited on her dates.
10. 22:15
  
  Lady Clementine Is Looking For Love—Is Charlie Rowe 'The One'?
  
  The delusional dating quest of Lady Clementine.
11. 22:30
  
  Friends Like These—Casualties
  
  An eventful road-trip along the M6 reunites ex boy band members Mick and Alvin.
12. 22:45
  
  Life With Lederer—Series 1, 5. The Holiday
  
  5/5 Will Helen Lederer enjoy going on holiday?
13. 23:00
  
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, Masterson Rides Again
  
  3/6 The life of young Billy at his boarding school.
14. 23:30
  
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, WG Grace
  
  2/4 Mark profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English cricketing and Victorian society.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 3, The Pathétique
  
  An exploration of the impact of composer Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
2. 00:30
  
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 2. Nationhood
  
  Anindita Ghosh explores how the printing press promoted the rise of nationalism in India.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse!
  
  5/5 Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.
4. 01:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 5. A Midsummer Raid
  
  5/6 As Harry gets plotting, the threat to Dona hits a crisis point.
5. 02:00
  
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 3. Undercover Cops
  
  3/6 Isobel and her Mammy are called into action.
6. 02:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Robbery With Violence
  
  8/8 Albert lies to Harold after a breakage.
7. 03:00
  
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  
  2/4 Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
8. 03:30
  
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—5. Get Happy
  
  5/5 Susie agrees to perform at a 'Judy Night' in New York.
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 5. Scandal
  
  5/5 Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home.
10. 04:00
  
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 3. Hot Lava Blomps
  
  3/6 Frank Skinner and guests read more online reviews about Mrs Tiggywinkle and the M1.
11. 04:30
  
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  
  2/4 Robert woos Elizabeth with a carpet.
12. 05:00
  
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—3. Paradiso
  
  3/3 Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.

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