BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 26 April 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Potted History by Andrew Dallmeyer
  
  Ruben’s new device can listen to ancient pottery. Who can he get to steal some?
2. 01:00
  
  The Revengers' Comedies by Alan Ayckbourn—Episode 2
  
  2/2 As Karen wreaks more havoc, Henry makes a discovery.
3. 02:30
  
  Travellers to Unimaginable Lands: Dementia, Carers and the Hidden Workings of the Mind by Dasha Kiper (Omnibus)
  
  Compassionate case studies into dementia disorders by Dasha Kiper.
4. 03:35
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Miriam Margolyes
  
  Actress Miriam Margolyes chooses tracks sung by Jeannie Robertson and by Cecilia Bartoli.
5. 03:45
  
  The Fosdyke Saga—7. Tripe and Appeasement
  
  'Jos, you've been hitting him with that shovel for a week'.
6. 04:00
  
  The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 The shady lawyer edits a newspaper in Chicago. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
7. 04:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 9
  
  9/20 Inspector Polly Potter investigates and ‘Hornerama’ meets showbiz stars.
8. 05:00
  
  4 Extra Goes Gardening—3. Percy Thrower and Christopher Lloyd
  
  3/3 Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sporting Champions, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
  
  Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is castaway by Sue Lawley.
2. 06:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
  
  David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
3. 07:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - “The quality of mercy is not strain'd”
  
  Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
4. 07:30
  
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell (Omnibus)
  
  Novelist Maggie O’Farrell's memoir, told through a series of brushes with death.
5. 08:40
  
  Witness History—To Kill a Mockingbird
  
  Louise Hidalgo speaks to Gregory Peck's son Carey about the film of Harper Lee's novel.
6. 08:50
  
  Under One Roof (Omnibus)—Stairway to Heaven
  
  Living with a daughter, mother, and her dog is a constant balancing act for Gillian.
7. 10:00
  
  It's A Deal starring Sid James
  
  Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.
8. 10:30
  
  Jim the Great—Series 2, The Man From the Monastery
  
  Queen Esmerelda is keen to research King Jim's ancestry.
9. 11:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sporting Champions, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
  
  Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10. 11:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
  
  David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - “The quality of mercy is not strain'd”
  
  Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 12:30
  
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell (Omnibus)
  
  Novelist Maggie O’Farrell's memoir, told through a series of brushes with death.
3. 13:40
  
  Witness History—To Kill a Mockingbird
  
  Louise Hidalgo speaks to Gregory Peck's son Carey about the film of Harper Lee's novel.
4. 13:50
  
  Under One Roof (Omnibus)—Stairway to Heaven
  
  Living with a daughter, mother, and her dog is a constant balancing act for Gillian.
5. 15:00
  
  It's A Deal starring Sid James
  
  Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.
6. 15:30
  
  Jim the Great—Series 2, The Man From the Monastery
  
  Queen Esmerelda is keen to research King Jim's ancestry.
7. 16:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 3. Enemy
  
  3/5 Commander Sam Vimes is stuck in the past. Unfortunately, so is an old arch enemy.
8. 16:30
  
  Fear on 4—Series 2, The Dead Drummer
  
  2/13 The Man in Black reveals the terror of two lost sailors.
9. 17:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sporting Champions, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
  
  Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10. 17:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
  
  David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - “The quality of mercy is not strain'd”
  
  Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 18:30
  
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell (Omnibus)
  
  Novelist Maggie O’Farrell's memoir, told through a series of brushes with death.
3. 19:40
  
  Witness History—To Kill a Mockingbird
  
  Louise Hidalgo speaks to Gregory Peck's son Carey about the film of Harper Lee's novel.
4. 19:50
  
  Under One Roof (Omnibus)—Stairway to Heaven
  
  Living with a daughter, mother, and her dog is a constant balancing act for Gillian.
5. 21:00
  
  It's A Deal starring Sid James
  
  Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.
6. 21:30
  
  Jim the Great—Series 2, The Man From the Monastery
  
  Queen Esmerelda is keen to research King Jim's ancestry.
7. 22:00
  
  Revolting People—Series 1, Even More Storm Clouds
  
  3/6 Samuel's crooked brother lures Joshua into fighting the 'Cockney Monster'.
8. 22:30
  
  Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Kitchen
  
  1/4 Alun takes us on a stand-up tour of his house.
9. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Sarah Roberts 2/3
  
  Comedian Eleanor Conway chats again to stand-up comedian Sarah Roberts.
10. 23:00
  
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards
  
  1/6 Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hay Fever.
11. 23:30
  
  Paperback Hell—Series 3, The Tu'penny Ha'penny Heiress
  
  3/6 North-East based family saga spoof. Staring Rebecca Front.
12. 23:45
  
  Bunk Bed—Series 10, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Giggling in the dark about Cool Britannia, first jobs, and rejecting show business.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 3. Enemy
  
  3/5 Commander Sam Vimes is stuck in the past. Unfortunately, so is an old arch enemy.
2. 00:30
  
  Fear on 4—Series 2, The Dead Drummer
  
  2/13 The Man in Black reveals the terror of two lost sailors.
3. 01:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Sporting Champions, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
  
  Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is castaway by Sue Lawley.
4. 01:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
  
  David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
5. 02:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - “The quality of mercy is not strain'd”
  
  Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
6. 02:30
  
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell (Omnibus)
  
  Novelist Maggie O’Farrell's memoir, told through a series of brushes with death.
7. 03:40
  
  Witness History—To Kill a Mockingbird
  
  Louise Hidalgo speaks to Gregory Peck's son Carey about the film of Harper Lee's novel.
8. 03:50
  
  Under One Roof (Omnibus)—Stairway to Heaven
  
  Living with a daughter, mother, and her dog is a constant balancing act for Gillian.
9. 05:00
  
  It's A Deal starring Sid James
  
  Tycoon Sid’s girlfriend seeks a career change, but a tight dress sparks problems.
10. 05:30
  
  Jim the Great—Series 2, The Man From the Monastery
  
  Queen Esmerelda is keen to research King Jim's ancestry.

Monday 27 April 2026