BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 9 June 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Last Chance to See—A Man-Eating, Evil-Smelling Dragon
  
  5/6 Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
2. 00:30
  
  Sidekick
  
  Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
3. 01:00
  
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 1. Every Dog Has His Day
  
  1/5 The downtrodden detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog - with a past
4. 01:30
  
  Peeler—2. Riots
  
  2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, as the blackmail plot thickens.
5. 02:00
  
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 3
  
  3/8 A new arrival sparks friction for Bernard and Iris.
6. 02:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
  
  4/26 New War Office policy sparks drastic action by the platoon's old guard.
7. 03:00
  
  The Break—Series 2, Monday on the Beach with George
  
  4/6 Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document.
8. 03:30
  
  Two Lives by Vikram Seth—1. Seventeen
  
  1/5 At 17, Vikram Seth goes to stay with two remarkable relatives.
9. 03:45
  
  The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 1. No Escape
  
  1/5 Edith, Aylmer and Bruce’s infernal, triangular charade is doomed…
10. 04:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 1
  
  1/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Ross Noble and Jenny Eclair.
11. 04:30
  
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, In the News
  
  2/6 A lesson on facts and opinions is followed by a brutal example at the school gate.
12. 05:00
  
  A Country House by Dorothy Edwards
  
  A young wife longs to feel more connection - and then a music loving electrician arrives.
13. 05:45
  
  Short Works—The Gleaning by Alison MacLeod
  
  Past and present are intimately linked in Brighton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 2. Angel Delight
  
  2/5 A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
2. 06:30
  
  Peeler—3. Reputation
  
  3/6 Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
3. 07:00
  
  Beaumarchais—2. Cause Celebre
  
  2/6 How will Beaumarchais contend with courtly crushes, rumours of war and illicit printing?
4. 07:30
  
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Ink Shortage
  
  7/14 Sir Bernard Seagoon sets out to corner the world market for writing materials.
5. 08:00
  
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna
  
  3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
6. 08:30
  
  Two Lives by Vikram Seth—2. Berlin
  
  2/5 Shanti Uncle takes lodgings in Berlin, and destiny calls to him on the eve of war.
7. 08:45
  
  The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 2. The Note
  
  2/5 A note from Edith propels Bruce to Aylmer's house.
8. 09:00
  
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, 3. You Say Potatö
  
  3/6 Loud music, pools of sweat and Vera Lynn.
9. 09:30
  
  The Last Request—2. Absolutely Terrified
  
  2/5 Laura explains why it's taken her 17 years to search for Martin's mother.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Living Water - As the deer
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angel Morgan.
11. 10:00
  
  A Good Read—Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi
  
  Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  
  BACH: Man of Passion
  
  Professor John Butt explores the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.
13. 11:00
  
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 2. Angel Delight
  
  2/5 A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
14. 11:30
  
  Peeler—3. Reputation
  
  3/6 Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Beaumarchais—2. Cause Celebre
  
  2/6 How will Beaumarchais contend with courtly crushes, rumours of war and illicit printing?
2. 12:30
  
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Ink Shortage
  
  7/14 Sir Bernard Seagoon sets out to corner the world market for writing materials.
3. 13:00
  
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna
  
  3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
4. 13:30
  
  Two Lives by Vikram Seth—2. Berlin
  
  2/5 Shanti Uncle takes lodgings in Berlin, and destiny calls to him on the eve of war.
5. 13:45
  
  The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 2. The Note
  
  2/5 A note from Edith propels Bruce to Aylmer's house.
6. 14:00
  
  Genius—Series 3, Gyles Brandreth
  
  4/6 A conveyor duvet for quibbling couples. More of the public's loopy ideas!
7. 14:30
  
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Autumn Crocus
  
  1/4 After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.
8. 15:00
  
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—1. Can You Forgive Her?
  
  1/12 A Victorian family's political intrigues begins with Lady Glencora's search for love.
9. 16:00
  
  A Good Read—Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi
  
  Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
10. 16:30
  
  BACH: Man of Passion
  
  Professor John Butt explores the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.
11. 17:00
  
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 2. Angel Delight
  
  2/5 A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
12. 17:30
  
  Peeler—3. Reputation
  
  3/6 Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Beaumarchais—2. Cause Celebre
  
  2/6 How will Beaumarchais contend with courtly crushes, rumours of war and illicit printing?
2. 18:30
  
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Ink Shortage
  
  7/14 Sir Bernard Seagoon sets out to corner the world market for writing materials.
3. 19:00
  
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna
  
  3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
4. 19:30
  
  Two Lives by Vikram Seth—2. Berlin
  
  2/5 Shanti Uncle takes lodgings in Berlin, and destiny calls to him on the eve of war.
5. 19:45
  
  The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 2. The Note
  
  2/5 A note from Edith propels Bruce to Aylmer's house.
6. 20:00
  
  Genius—Series 3, Gyles Brandreth
  
  4/6 A conveyor duvet for quibbling couples. More of the public's loopy ideas!
7. 20:30
  
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Autumn Crocus
  
  1/4 After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.
8. 21:00
  
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—1. Can You Forgive Her?
  
  1/12 A Victorian family's political intrigues begins with Lady Glencora's search for love.
9. 22:00
  
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, 3. You Say Potatö
  
  3/6 Loud music, pools of sweat and Vera Lynn.
10. 22:30
  
  Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Italians
  
  1/4 Award-winning comedian Sam Simmons presents a show about birds.
11. 22:45
  
  Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, England
  
  1/4 The country singer and global activist explores the US and UK's special relationship.
12. 23:00
  
  Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 1
  
  1/5 Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
13. 23:30
  
  Chain Reaction—Series 9, Grant Morrison talks to Neil Innes
  
  4/6 Comic book legend Grant Morrison talks to musical comedy genius Neil Innes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi
  
  Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  
  BACH: Man of Passion
  
  Professor John Butt explores the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.
3. 01:00
  
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 2. Angel Delight
  
  2/5 A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light.
4. 01:30
  
  Peeler—3. Reputation
  
  3/6 Lord Trowle and PC Quin meet in Court and Mr Morley meets his match in Mrs Gascoygne.
5. 02:00
  
  Beaumarchais—2. Cause Celebre
  
  2/6 How will Beaumarchais contend with courtly crushes, rumours of war and illicit printing?
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Ink Shortage
  
  7/14 Sir Bernard Seagoon sets out to corner the world market for writing materials.
7. 03:00
  
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna
  
  3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
8. 03:30
  
  Two Lives by Vikram Seth—2. Berlin
  
  2/5 Shanti Uncle takes lodgings in Berlin, and destiny calls to him on the eve of war.
9. 03:45
  
  The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 2. The Note
  
  2/5 A note from Edith propels Bruce to Aylmer's house.
10. 04:00
  
  Genius—Series 3, Gyles Brandreth
  
  4/6 A conveyor duvet for quibbling couples. More of the public's loopy ideas!
11. 04:30
  
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Autumn Crocus
  
  1/4 After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.
12. 05:00
  
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—1. Can You Forgive Her?
  
  1/12 A Victorian family's political intrigues begins with Lady Glencora's search for love.