BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 21 February 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Rope by Patrick Hamilton
  
  Two students think they've committed the perfect murder. Stars Alan Rickman.
2. 07:15
  
  Short Works—Madwoman's Milk by Louise Kennedy
  
  A moment of shattering vulnerability brings a gardener and his new client together.
3. 07:30
  
  The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight (Omnibus)
  
  A psychologist travels to the scene of one of Britain's most tragic disasters
4. 08:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, Dalliances
  
  3/4 MP Sir Plympton Makepeace warmly recalls many happy carnal and amorous associations.
5. 09:00
  
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—2. Anthony Newley
  
  2/6 Singer Anthony Newley joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation.
6. 09:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/20 Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics.
7. 10:00
  
  Conversation Extra—I Remember - Dame Gladys Cooper
  
  The darling of the 20th century London stage tells the story of her success.
8. 10:30
  
  The Story Behind Kismet
  
  Sheridan Morley talks to Robert Wright and George Forrest, creators of the musical Kismet
9. 11:00
  
  Rope by Patrick Hamilton
  
  Two students think they've committed the perfect murder. Stars Alan Rickman.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Short Works—Madwoman's Milk by Louise Kennedy
  
  A moment of shattering vulnerability brings a gardener and his new client together.
2. 12:30
  
  The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight (Omnibus)
  
  A psychologist travels to the scene of one of Britain's most tragic disasters
3. 13:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, Dalliances
  
  3/4 MP Sir Plympton Makepeace warmly recalls many happy carnal and amorous associations.
4. 14:00
  
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—2. Anthony Newley
  
  2/6 Singer Anthony Newley joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation.
5. 14:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/20 Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics.
6. 15:00
  
  Conversation Extra—I Remember - Dame Gladys Cooper
  
  The darling of the 20th century London stage tells the story of her success.
7. 15:30
  
  The Story Behind Kismet
  
  Sheridan Morley talks to Robert Wright and George Forrest, creators of the musical Kismet
8. 16:00
  
  Haunted Hospital by Trevor Hoyle
  
  A ghost story set in a hospital in Rochdale featuring two parallel storylines.
9. 17:00
  
  Rope by Patrick Hamilton
  
  Two students think they've committed the perfect murder. Stars Alan Rickman.
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Evening
1. 18:15
  
  Short Works—Madwoman's Milk by Louise Kennedy
  
  A moment of shattering vulnerability brings a gardener and his new client together.
2. 18:30
  
  The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight (Omnibus)
  
  A psychologist travels to the scene of one of Britain's most tragic disasters
3. 19:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, Dalliances
  
  3/4 MP Sir Plympton Makepeace warmly recalls many happy carnal and amorous associations.
4. 20:00
  
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—2. Anthony Newley
  
  2/6 Singer Anthony Newley joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation.
5. 20:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/20 Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics.
6. 21:00
  
  Conversation Extra—I Remember - Dame Gladys Cooper
  
  The darling of the 20th century London stage tells the story of her success.
7. 21:30
  
  The Story Behind Kismet
  
  Sheridan Morley talks to Robert Wright and George Forrest, creators of the musical Kismet
8. 22:00
  
  4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Matt Wellcome, Veronica McKenzie and Sean Meo.
9. 22:30
  
  Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Lyons, Mazadza, Jones and Nelson
  
  3/6 From Edinburgh, Fred MacAulay introduces more of the UK's top comedians
10. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Mark Simmons 1/3
  
  Ria Lina speaks to stand-up comedian Mark Simmons.
11. 23:00
  
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Out of Our Tree
  
  4/4 Tom's father is engrossed in putting together the Wrigglesworth family tree.
12. 23:30
  
  Radio Active—Series 4, Gigantaquiz
  
  7/8 Don't miss your chance to win in a massive quiz!! Big prizes? Fat chance!
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Haunted Hospital by Trevor Hoyle
  
  A ghost story set in a hospital in Rochdale featuring two parallel storylines.
2. 01:00
  
  Rope by Patrick Hamilton
  
  Two students think they've committed the perfect murder. Stars Alan Rickman.
3. 02:15
  
  Short Works—Madwoman's Milk by Louise Kennedy
  
  A moment of shattering vulnerability brings a gardener and his new client together.
4. 02:30
  
  The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight (Omnibus)
  
  A psychologist travels to the scene of one of Britain's most tragic disasters
5. 03:45
  
  Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood—Series 2, Dalliances
  
  3/4 MP Sir Plympton Makepeace warmly recalls many happy carnal and amorous associations.
6. 04:00
  
  At Home With Hinge and Bracket—2. Anthony Newley
  
  2/6 Singer Anthony Newley joins the dear ladies for songs and conversation.
7. 04:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/20 Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics.
8. 05:00
  
  Conversation Extra—I Remember - Dame Gladys Cooper
  
  The darling of the 20th century London stage tells the story of her success.
9. 05:30
  
  The Story Behind Kismet
  
  Sheridan Morley talks to Robert Wright and George Forrest, creators of the musical Kismet

Sunday 22 February 2026