BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 April 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper
  
  Mark Radcliffe and Patricia Cumper join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite reads.
2. 00:30
  
  Inside the Elephant Mind
  
  On the African plains, science reveals the secret agility of the elephant mind
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 2. Busker
  
  2/5 As the Lucky Charm murders mount up, the detective questions a busker.
4. 01:30
  
  The Great Impersonation—2. The Homecoming
  
  2/5 German agent Leopold returns to England as Sir Everard Dominey.
5. 02:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Taste of Democracy
  
  7/8 It's the best of British Week in the People's Republic.
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 10, Robin's Post
  
  4/6 Will Lord Seagoon survive holding a masked ball?
7. 03:00
  
  The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
  
  6/6 Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.
8. 03:30
  
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 7. The Nativity Play
  
  7/10 Bert and Queenie come come for Christmas dinner.
9. 03:45
  
  Little Grudges by Hattie Naylor—2. The Pixies Won't Keep Quiet
  
  2/5 Sissy has met her lover's wife and Fiona has a shock for Shirley.
10. 04:00
  
  Genius—Series 2, Chris Addison
  
  4/6 Dave Gorman and Chris Addison chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
11. 04:30
  
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 3
  
  3/6 The trials of a single mum's life with Ronni Ancona and John Gordon-Sinclair.
12. 05:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, Political Obligations and the Occasional Toke
  
  Joe is forced to uncover his neighbours' illicit activities.
13. 05:45
  
  The Kingfisher by Leslie Norris
  
  James reaches 14 and a ‘terrible truth’ is revealed. Read by Laurence Allan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  
  3/5 Events take a bizarre turn for Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield.
2. 06:30
  
  The Great Impersonation—3. Lady Dominey
  
  3/5 The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.
3. 07:00
  
  After Henry—Series 1, The Cowboy
  
  3/8 Sarah's mother and daughter gang up on her when she hires a builder.
4. 07:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  
  3/16 Bill and Moira decide to teach the Lad a lesson.
5. 08:00
  
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
  
  2/4 The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.
6. 08:30
  
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 8. Political Awakenings
  
  8/10 Adrian's interest in politics is heightened when war breaks out.
7. 08:45
  
  Little Grudges by Hattie Naylor—3. An Old Flame
  
  3/5 Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame.
8. 09:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Scott Bennett: Stuff
  
  Comedian and former designer Scott Bennett explores our relationship with consumerism.
9. 09:30
  
  Growing Solo—Winter Solstice Feast
  
  Max suffers a set-back with his potato harvest.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Easter Encounters - On the Road to Emmaus
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by David Waters
11. 10:00
  
  Archive on 4—Sentimental Journey
  
  Sneer or cheer? Gyles Brandreth surveys the history of sentimentality.
12. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  
  3/5 Events take a bizarre turn for Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield.
13. 11:30
  
  The Great Impersonation—3. Lady Dominey
  
  3/5 The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  After Henry—Series 1, The Cowboy
  
  3/8 Sarah's mother and daughter gang up on her when she hires a builder.
2. 12:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  
  3/16 Bill and Moira decide to teach the Lad a lesson.
3. 13:00
  
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
  
  2/4 The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.
4. 13:30
  
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 8. Political Awakenings
  
  8/10 Adrian's interest in politics is heightened when war breaks out.
5. 13:45
  
  Little Grudges by Hattie Naylor—3. An Old Flame
  
  3/5 Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame.
6. 14:00
  
  The Write Stuff—Series 4, Graham Greene
  
  2/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jonathan Myerson and Jane Thynne on the literary quiz.
7. 14:30
  
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft
  
  1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress. Stars Miriam Margolyes.
8. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, Thought Experiments and A Little Scrap of a Thing
  
  Joe's daughter is pregnant and University-bound. Will she take Joe's advice?
9. 15:45
  
  Blackberries by Leslie Norris
  
  A young boy and his father go blackberry-picking.
10. 16:00
  
  Archive on 4—Sentimental Journey
  
  Sneer or cheer? Gyles Brandreth surveys the history of sentimentality.
11. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  
  3/5 Events take a bizarre turn for Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield.
12. 17:30
  
  The Great Impersonation—3. Lady Dominey
  
  3/5 The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  After Henry—Series 1, The Cowboy
  
  3/8 Sarah's mother and daughter gang up on her when she hires a builder.
2. 18:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  
  3/16 Bill and Moira decide to teach the Lad a lesson.
3. 19:00
  
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
  
  2/4 The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.
4. 19:30
  
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 8. Political Awakenings
  
  8/10 Adrian's interest in politics is heightened when war breaks out.
5. 19:45
  
  Little Grudges by Hattie Naylor—3. An Old Flame
  
  3/5 Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame.
6. 20:00
  
  The Write Stuff—Series 4, Graham Greene
  
  2/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jonathan Myerson and Jane Thynne on the literary quiz.
7. 20:30
  
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft
  
  1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress. Stars Miriam Margolyes.
8. 21:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, Thought Experiments and A Little Scrap of a Thing
  
  Joe's daughter is pregnant and University-bound. Will she take Joe's advice?
9. 21:45
  
  Blackberries by Leslie Norris
  
  A young boy and his father go blackberry-picking.
10. 22:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, S2 E6: Live Comedy Day
  
  Seann Walsh, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Emer Maguire and Carwyn Blayney join Angela.
11. 22:45
  
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Walter is suspicious of his wife's attempts at reconciliation.
12. 23:15
  
  Jamie MacDonald: Life on the Blink—Series 2, Toxic Role Model
  
  4/4 Stand-up comic Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with blindness.
13. 23:30
  
  Radio Shuttleworth—Series 2, Richard Whiteley
  
  2/6 The Sheffield singer hosts a special edition of Countdown with Richard Whiteley.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—Sentimental Journey
  
  Sneer or cheer? Gyles Brandreth surveys the history of sentimentality.
2. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Julie Enfield Investigates: Terminus, 3. Playing Games
  
  3/5 Events take a bizarre turn for Detective Superintendent Julie Enfield.
3. 01:30
  
  The Great Impersonation—3. Lady Dominey
  
  3/5 The spy claiming to be Everard Dominey goes to Norfolk, where he has a lucky escape.
4. 02:00
  
  After Henry—Series 1, The Cowboy
  
  3/8 Sarah's mother and daughter gang up on her when she hires a builder.
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Idol
  
  3/16 Bill and Moira decide to teach the Lad a lesson.
6. 03:00
  
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
  
  2/4 The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.
7. 03:30
  
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 8. Political Awakenings
  
  8/10 Adrian's interest in politics is heightened when war breaks out.
8. 03:45
  
  Little Grudges by Hattie Naylor—3. An Old Flame
  
  3/5 Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame.
9. 04:00
  
  The Write Stuff—Series 4, Graham Greene
  
  2/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jonathan Myerson and Jane Thynne on the literary quiz.
10. 04:30
  
  Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft
  
  1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress. Stars Miriam Margolyes.
11. 05:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, Thought Experiments and A Little Scrap of a Thing
  
  Joe's daughter is pregnant and University-bound. Will she take Joe's advice?
12. 05:45
  
  Blackberries by Leslie Norris
  
  A young boy and his father go blackberry-picking.

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