BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 24 February 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, The Godfather and The Godfather Part II
  
  1/4 Paul Gambaccini explores Oscar triumphs for The Godfather and its sequel.
2. 00:30
  
  Thoroughly Modest Mollie
  
  Bernard Cribbins profiles Mollie Millest, the writer of comedy material for Kenneth Horne.
3. 01:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 1. Death of a Jockey
  
  1/6 When tragedy strikes horse racing, a steeplechase jockey unearths a world of fear.
4. 01:30
  
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 6. The Seagull Flies
  
  6/6 As the French pirate awaits execution, Dona risks everything for the man she loves.
5. 02:00
  
  Home Again—Old Habits
  
  2/6 Fulton Jones resumes his old ways after a 20-year absence. Stars Robin Bailey.
6. 02:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 2, A Soldier's Farewell
  
  9/20 A cinema trip and illicit cheese sparks Mainwaring's own Battle of Waterloo.
7. 03:00
  
  For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Clipper of Comely Bank
  
  1/4 Widower Leo is surprised to meet a woman from his past - all he expected was a haircut.
8. 03:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—1. Return to Seattle
  
  1/10 Betty leaves her husband and returns to her family in Seattle.
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, 1. Ibiza
  
  1/5 Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, and Irene aims to save her friend from seduction.
10. 04:00
  
  Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978
  
  Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With Tim Rice.
11. 04:30
  
  Married—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Driving through a time anomaly, Robin ends up in Texas.
12. 05:00
  
  Drama on 4—Mrs Lowry and Son by Martyn Hesford
  
  LS Lowry's obsessive relationship with his bed-ridden mother. Stars Lynda Baron.
13. 05:45
  
  Short Works—The Archaic Smile by Chris Kohler
  
  A holidaymaker struggles to unwind in this haunting story.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 2. A Matter of Confidence
  
  2/6 Can jockey Rob recover and seize a fresh opportunity?
2. 06:30
  
  Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene
  
  A rookie blackmailer learns the pitfalls of the business.
3. 07:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Bread and Butter
  
  1/8 A mystery body strains the Republic's spirit of glasnost at the British Embassy.
4. 07:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule
  
  14/17 Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.
5. 08:00
  
  Jack & Millie—Series 1, The Kids Are Alright
  
  4/4 All grandkids make mistakes, but only Jack and Millie's do it so loudly - and on video.
6. 08:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—2. The Job Market
  
  2/10 Mary gets Betty a job as a shorthand typist.
7. 08:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, 2. Debts
  
  2/5 Irene is forced into casual labour in Ibiza when she inherits Vera's debts.
8. 09:00
  
  You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 6. Blindfolds On, Pants Off
  
  6/6 Confusing clips send comedians into chaos.
9. 09:30
  
  The Ancient Ark—Series 1, 2. The Wolf
  
  2/5 Benevolent beast or scary, hairy and bad? The wolf in ancient history and stories.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Seek and ye shall find - Seek his face
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angela Tilby
11. 10:00
  
  A Good Read—Laurie Anderson & Stuart Maconie
  
  Artist Laurie Anderson and DJ Stuart Maconie talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  
  Doing It In The Street
  
  Martin Reeve follows the fortunes of street theatre in Britain over 40 years.
13. 11:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 2. A Matter of Confidence
  
  2/6 Can jockey Rob recover and seize a fresh opportunity?
14. 11:30
  
  Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene
  
  A rookie blackmailer learns the pitfalls of the business.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Bread and Butter
  
  1/8 A mystery body strains the Republic's spirit of glasnost at the British Embassy.
2. 12:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule
  
  14/17 Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.
3. 13:00
  
  Jack & Millie—Series 1, The Kids Are Alright
  
  4/4 All grandkids make mistakes, but only Jack and Millie's do it so loudly - and on video.
4. 13:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—2. The Job Market
  
  2/10 Mary gets Betty a job as a shorthand typist.
5. 13:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, 2. Debts
  
  2/5 Irene is forced into casual labour in Ibiza when she inherits Vera's debts.
6. 14:00
  
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  
  6/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in London.
7. 14:30
  
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  
  3/6 Eliott finds little humour in promoting German chocolate called 'Laughing'.
8. 15:00
  
  The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan
  
  John Gielgud stars as retiring teacher Andrew Crocker-Harris.
9. 16:00
  
  A Good Read—Laurie Anderson & Stuart Maconie
  
  Artist Laurie Anderson and DJ Stuart Maconie talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
10. 16:30
  
  Doing It In The Street
  
  Martin Reeve follows the fortunes of street theatre in Britain over 40 years.
11. 17:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 2. A Matter of Confidence
  
  2/6 Can jockey Rob recover and seize a fresh opportunity?
12. 17:30
  
  Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene
  
  A rookie blackmailer learns the pitfalls of the business.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Bread and Butter
  
  1/8 A mystery body strains the Republic's spirit of glasnost at the British Embassy.
2. 18:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule
  
  14/17 Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.
3. 19:00
  
  Jack & Millie—Series 1, The Kids Are Alright
  
  4/4 All grandkids make mistakes, but only Jack and Millie's do it so loudly - and on video.
4. 19:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—2. The Job Market
  
  2/10 Mary gets Betty a job as a shorthand typist.
5. 19:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, 2. Debts
  
  2/5 Irene is forced into casual labour in Ibiza when she inherits Vera's debts.
6. 20:00
  
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  
  6/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in London.
7. 20:30
  
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  
  3/6 Eliott finds little humour in promoting German chocolate called 'Laughing'.
8. 21:00
  
  The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan
  
  John Gielgud stars as retiring teacher Andrew Crocker-Harris.
9. 22:00
  
  You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 6. Blindfolds On, Pants Off
  
  6/6 Confusing clips send comedians into chaos.
10. 22:30
  
  John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, Chris Difford
  
  1/4 John welcomes Chris Difford from Squeeze - but not before he's ejected Ken.
11. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Mark Simmons 2/3
  
  Ria Lina chats again to stand-up comedian Mark Simmons.
12. 23:00
  
  Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 3, Episode 1
  
  1/4 Paul Sinha looks at the contribution of immigrants to American history.
13. 23:30
  
  Chain Reaction—Series 8, Jeremy Front interviews Rebecca Front
  
  1/6 The comedy actress is interviewed by her big brother.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Laurie Anderson & Stuart Maconie
  
  Artist Laurie Anderson and DJ Stuart Maconie talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  
  Doing It In The Street
  
  Martin Reeve follows the fortunes of street theatre in Britain over 40 years.
3. 01:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 2. A Matter of Confidence
  
  2/6 Can jockey Rob recover and seize a fresh opportunity?
4. 01:30
  
  Personal Column—Findings Keepings by Philip Levene
  
  A rookie blackmailer learns the pitfalls of the business.
5. 02:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Bread and Butter
  
  1/8 A mystery body strains the Republic's spirit of glasnost at the British Embassy.
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Scarlet Capsule
  
  14/17 Professor Ned Quatermass unravels a mystery around some enigmatic blue serge suits.
7. 03:00
  
  Jack & Millie—Series 1, The Kids Are Alright
  
  4/4 All grandkids make mistakes, but only Jack and Millie's do it so loudly - and on video.
8. 03:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—2. The Job Market
  
  2/10 Mary gets Betty a job as a shorthand typist.
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, 2. Debts
  
  2/5 Irene is forced into casual labour in Ibiza when she inherits Vera's debts.
10. 04:00
  
  Hidden Treasures—Syon House
  
  6/8 The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in London.
11. 04:30
  
  Says on the Tin—Schokolade
  
  3/6 Eliott finds little humour in promoting German chocolate called 'Laughing'.
12. 05:00
  
  The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan
  
  John Gielgud stars as retiring teacher Andrew Crocker-Harris.

Wednesday 25 February 2026