BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 2 March 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  The Coma by Alex Garland—1. Attacked
  
  1/5 A young man is attacked on a train late one night and knocked unconscious.
2. 00:30
  
  The Slide—2. Down Came a Blackbird
  
  2/7 As wildlife dies en masse, more oozing mud threatens Redlow.
3. 01:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Interviewers, Louis Theroux
  
  Filmmaker Louis Theroux is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
4. 01:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Salamander
  
  The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.
5. 02:00
  
  Poetry Extra—The Black Chair
  
  Daljit Nagra marks St David's Day with another selection from the BBC's poetry archive.
6. 02:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald (Omnibus)—Episode 1
  
  1/2 During the Great Depression, Betty leaves her husband and returns to Seattle.
7. 03:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Paul Bettany
  
  Actor Paul Bettany chooses tracks by The Jam and Damon Albarn
8. 03:50
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus)
  
  Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, while Irene aims to save her friend from seduction.
9. 05:00
  
  Al Read Classics—18/04/1976
  
  Unexpected guests and noisy neighbours. Al Read - man of many voices.
10. 05:30
  
  Take It From Here—From 12/05/1955
  
  Can Eth get all she wants on her wedding present list?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 6. Rough Justice
  
  6/6 Can jockey Rob Finn survive long enough to discover the truth?
2. 06:30
  
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—1. Disgrace
  
  1/3 Hollywood, 1947. Failed poet Dennis Barlow disgraces the British expatriate community
3. 07:00
  
  Home Again—Enter The Airship
  
  3/6 Fulton meets his daughter-in-law. How will they get on?
4. 07:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Brain Versus Brawn
  
  10/20 Disguised as firemen on exercise, the platoon tackle a real blaze.
5. 08:00
  
  For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady
  
  2/4 Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors.
6. 08:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—6. Fun in Hard Times
  
  6/10 Betty and her sisters need cheap ways to have fun during the Great Depression.
7. 08:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 1. Friend
  
  1/5 Vera has a new "friend", but unsurprisingly Irene doesn't approve.
8. 09:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 96, 4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms?
  
  4/6 Paul Merton offers his take on how to get out of jury duty.
9. 09:30
  
  How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—1. Society
  
  Timandra Harkness explores the best ways to disagree with others - constructively.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Salt of the earth
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Claire Campbell Smith
11. 10:00
  
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash
  
  3/4 The controversial 2006 Oscar winner exploring tensions within LA society.
12. 10:30
  
  In Search of the Singing Postman
  
  DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.
13. 11:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 6. Rough Justice
  
  6/6 Can jockey Rob Finn survive long enough to discover the truth?
14. 11:30
  
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—1. Disgrace
  
  1/3 Hollywood, 1947. Failed poet Dennis Barlow disgraces the British expatriate community
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Home Again—Enter The Airship
  
  3/6 Fulton meets his daughter-in-law. How will they get on?
2. 12:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Brain Versus Brawn
  
  10/20 Disguised as firemen on exercise, the platoon tackle a real blaze.
3. 13:00
  
  For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady
  
  2/4 Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors.
4. 13:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—6. Fun in Hard Times
  
  6/10 Betty and her sisters need cheap ways to have fun during the Great Depression.
5. 13:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 1. Friend
  
  1/5 Vera has a new "friend", but unsurprisingly Irene doesn't approve.
6. 14:00
  
  Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978
  
  Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon.
7. 14:30
  
  Married—Series 3, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Robin's parallel universes spark two Arthur Smiths!
8. 15:00
  
  Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—1. Survival
  
  1/2 1942: A British aircrew ditch over occupied wartime France....
9. 16:00
  
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash
  
  3/4 The controversial 2006 Oscar winner exploring tensions within LA society.
10. 16:30
  
  In Search of the Singing Postman
  
  DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.
11. 17:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 6. Rough Justice
  
  6/6 Can jockey Rob Finn survive long enough to discover the truth?
12. 17:30
  
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—1. Disgrace
  
  1/3 Hollywood, 1947. Failed poet Dennis Barlow disgraces the British expatriate community
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Home Again—Enter The Airship
  
  3/6 Fulton meets his daughter-in-law. How will they get on?
2. 18:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Brain Versus Brawn
  
  10/20 Disguised as firemen on exercise, the platoon tackle a real blaze.
3. 19:00
  
  For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady
  
  2/4 Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors.
4. 19:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—6. Fun in Hard Times
  
  6/10 Betty and her sisters need cheap ways to have fun during the Great Depression.
5. 19:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 1. Friend
  
  1/5 Vera has a new "friend", but unsurprisingly Irene doesn't approve.
6. 20:00
  
  Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978
  
  Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon.
7. 20:30
  
  Married—Series 3, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Robin's parallel universes spark two Arthur Smiths!
8. 21:00
  
  Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—1. Survival
  
  1/2 1942: A British aircrew ditch over occupied wartime France....
9. 22:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 96, 4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms?
  
  4/6 Paul Merton offers his take on how to get out of jury duty.
10. 22:30
  
  The Routemasters—4. Wolfie and Beetie
  
  4/4 Hildegard wants to make music, while Bernie makes an important discovery.
11. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Gregor Fisher 1/3
  
  Stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu chats to Scottish actor Gregor Fisher.
12. 23:00
  
  The News Quiz—Series 119, 8. Flight risks and fly-tips
  
  8/8 Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons join Andy for the last episode of this series.
13. 23:30
  
  The Museum of Everything—Series 1, To Infinity and Beyond
  
  4/6 Star Trek fans beam in for a sci-fi convention.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Crash
  
  3/4 The controversial 2006 Oscar winner exploring tensions within LA society.
2. 00:30
  
  In Search of the Singing Postman
  
  DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman.
3. 01:00
  
  Dick Francis—Breaking Point, 6. Rough Justice
  
  6/6 Can jockey Rob Finn survive long enough to discover the truth?
4. 01:30
  
  The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh—1. Disgrace
  
  1/3 Hollywood, 1947. Failed poet Dennis Barlow disgraces the British expatriate community
5. 02:00
  
  Home Again—Enter The Airship
  
  3/6 Fulton meets his daughter-in-law. How will they get on?
6. 02:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Brain Versus Brawn
  
  10/20 Disguised as firemen on exercise, the platoon tackle a real blaze.
7. 03:00
  
  For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady
  
  2/4 Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors.
8. 03:30
  
  Anybody Can Do Anything by Betty MacDonald—6. Fun in Hard Times
  
  6/10 Betty and her sisters need cheap ways to have fun during the Great Depression.
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Say No, 1. Friend
  
  1/5 Vera has a new "friend", but unsurprisingly Irene doesn't approve.
10. 04:00
  
  Many a Slip—From 15/08/1978
  
  Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With David Nixon.
11. 04:30
  
  Married—Series 3, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Robin's parallel universes spark two Arthur Smiths!
12. 05:00
  
  Fair Stood The Wind For France by HE Bates—1. Survival
  
  1/2 1942: A British aircrew ditch over occupied wartime France....

Tuesday 3 March 2026