BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 13 June 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Soul Music—Nessun Dorma
  
  Stories of what this powerful Puccini aria means to people from around the world.
2. 00:30
  
  Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Benny Goodman
  
  Ken Clarke MP explores the life and music of Benny Goodman with Pete Long.
3. 01:00
  
  Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths
  
  5/5 The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.
4. 01:30
  
  Peeler—6. Breaking Point
  
  6/6 As Quin enjoys freedom, Maria is pushed to breaking point. With Mick Ford and James Booth.
5. 02:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, A Loss of Marbles
  
  3/6 Britain's ambassador faces demands from the Republic for the return of its heritage.
6. 02:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later
  
  3/8 The tax inspector catches up with Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
7. 03:00
  
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Malvern
  
  2/6 Mark Steel visits the town of Malvern in Worcestershire.
8. 03:30
  
  Two Lives by Vikram Seth—5. Endings
  
  5/5 Shanti Uncle is ailing, leaving the author to decipher some remaining details of his life.
9. 03:45
  
  The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 5. The Decision
  
  5/5 Bruce makes a big decision.
10. 04:00
  
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter
  
  1/6 Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Vera's eavesdropping days are threatened by the Irish town's new automatic exchange.
12. 05:00
  
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—4. Phineas Finn
  
  4/12 Phineas triumphs in Parliament, but his romantic ambitions falter.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Birthday by Michael Frayn
  
  On Liz’s 27th birthday, her pregnant sister visits, and they're both in for a shock
2. 07:15
  
  Short Works—Natural Wonders by Vesna Goldsworthy
  
  A couple go to Serbia for the blooming of the Tisa.
3. 07:30
  
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Omnibus)
  
  By a riverbank, young Alice sees a talking white rabbit scuttling down a hole....
4. 08:35
  
  Inheritance Tracks—James May
  
  Presenter James May's tracks by McGuinness Flint and by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
5. 08:45
  
  I, An Actor—1. Award Ceremony
  
  1/6 Nicholas Craig, the world's greatest actor, demonstrates a line by Oscar Wilde.
6. 09:00
  
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Artistic Eric bags a bargain, and an industrial espionage drama what Ern wrote.
7. 09:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 18
  
  18/20 Kenneth Horne’s version of ‘Emma’ – and Hornerama looks at the Movies.
8. 10:00
  
  Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—1. The Python Years
  
  1/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years
9. 11:00
  
  Birthday by Michael Frayn
  
  On Liz’s 27th birthday, her pregnant sister visits, and they're both in for a shock
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  
  Short Works—Natural Wonders by Vesna Goldsworthy
  
  A couple go to Serbia for the blooming of the Tisa.
2. 12:30
  
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Omnibus)
  
  By a riverbank, young Alice sees a talking white rabbit scuttling down a hole....
3. 13:35
  
  Inheritance Tracks—James May
  
  Presenter James May's tracks by McGuinness Flint and by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
4. 13:45
  
  I, An Actor—1. Award Ceremony
  
  1/6 Nicholas Craig, the world's greatest actor, demonstrates a line by Oscar Wilde.
5. 14:00
  
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Artistic Eric bags a bargain, and an industrial espionage drama what Ern wrote.
6. 14:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 18
  
  18/20 Kenneth Horne’s version of ‘Emma’ – and Hornerama looks at the Movies.
7. 15:00
  
  Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—1. The Python Years
  
  1/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years
8. 16:00
  
  Spine Chillers—Dracula in White by Peter Redgrove
  
  4/5 As prisoners mysteriously disappear from jails, Joanna investigates her worst suspicions.
9. 16:45
  
  James Follett - The Devil to Pay
  
  A car crash on a deserted road. A camper drags the driver away. What's the story?
10. 17:00
  
  Birthday by Michael Frayn
  
  On Liz’s 27th birthday, her pregnant sister visits, and they're both in for a shock
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Evening
1. 18:15
  
  Short Works—Natural Wonders by Vesna Goldsworthy
  
  A couple go to Serbia for the blooming of the Tisa.
2. 18:30
  
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Omnibus)
  
  By a riverbank, young Alice sees a talking white rabbit scuttling down a hole....
3. 19:35
  
  Inheritance Tracks—James May
  
  Presenter James May's tracks by McGuinness Flint and by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
4. 19:45
  
  I, An Actor—1. Award Ceremony
  
  1/6 Nicholas Craig, the world's greatest actor, demonstrates a line by Oscar Wilde.
5. 20:00
  
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Artistic Eric bags a bargain, and an industrial espionage drama what Ern wrote.
6. 20:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 18
  
  18/20 Kenneth Horne’s version of ‘Emma’ – and Hornerama looks at the Movies.
7. 21:00
  
  Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—1. The Python Years
  
  1/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years
8. 22:00
  
  The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 2
  
  2/6 From Lord Sugar to Bruce Forsyth, Jon Culshaw explores the private lives of famous folk.
9. 22:30
  
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 4, Under the Stars
  
  3/4 Comic poet Tim Key is attempting to find love, while broadcasting from a houseboat.
10. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Adele Cliff 1/3
  
  Jon Holmes chats with the award-winning Adele Cliff.
11. 23:00
  
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 1
  
  1/4 The comedian entertains at home with a nourishing menu of Welsh rarebit.
12. 23:30
  
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Pilot
  
  1/4 A Manchester DJ tries to balance love, work, life and everything without much success.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Spine Chillers—Dracula in White by Peter Redgrove
  
  4/5 As prisoners mysteriously disappear from jails, Joanna investigates her worst suspicions.
2. 00:45
  
  James Follett - The Devil to Pay
  
  A car crash on a deserted road. A camper drags the driver away. What's the story?
3. 01:00
  
  Birthday by Michael Frayn
  
  On Liz’s 27th birthday, her pregnant sister visits, and they're both in for a shock
4. 02:15
  
  Short Works—Natural Wonders by Vesna Goldsworthy
  
  A couple go to Serbia for the blooming of the Tisa.
5. 02:30
  
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Omnibus)
  
  By a riverbank, young Alice sees a talking white rabbit scuttling down a hole....
6. 03:35
  
  Inheritance Tracks—James May
  
  Presenter James May's tracks by McGuinness Flint and by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
7. 03:45
  
  I, An Actor—1. Award Ceremony
  
  1/6 Nicholas Craig, the world's greatest actor, demonstrates a line by Oscar Wilde.
8. 04:00
  
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Artistic Eric bags a bargain, and an industrial espionage drama what Ern wrote.
9. 04:30
  
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 18
  
  18/20 Kenneth Horne’s version of ‘Emma’ – and Hornerama looks at the Movies.
10. 05:00
  
  Michael Palin's Radio Adventures—1. The Python Years
  
  1/3 John McCarthy invites Michael Palin to celebrate his BBC radio years

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