BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 17 June 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Helen Mort & Mo Omar
  
  Helen Mort, Mo Omar and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books
2. 00:30
  
  The Medal Makers
  
  Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
3. 01:00
  
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—2. Mission Tornado
  
  2/6 Jim Nicholson assembles his military rescue team. Can he plan for all eventualities?
4. 01:45
  
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 2. Locked!
  
  2/6 The detective duo are drawn into a deeper mystery.
5. 02:00
  
  Beaumarchais—3. Femme Fatale
  
  3/6 To help offset his enormous debts, Beaumarchais is set a task by Louis XV.
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Mustard and Cress Shortage
  
  8/14 Neddie investigates the disappearance of mustard and cress across British Railways.
7. 03:00
  
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  
  4/4 Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
8. 03:30
  
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing
  
  2/5 Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets.
9. 03:45
  
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 2
  
  Bernice is unhappy about the demolition work in the garden.
10. 04:00
  
  Genius—Series 3, Matthew Wright
  
  5/6 Dave Gorman and guest Matthew Wright chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
11. 04:30
  
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Congratulations, It's a Hob Nob
  
  2/4 Wendy's baby is due, but it is Robin who takes to his bed with stomach cramps.
12. 05:00
  
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—6. Phineas Redux
  
  6/12 Phineas fears his past will affect his career, and there are rumours over his love life.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—3. The Tunnel
  
  3/6 Disturbing new information means Jim Nicholson must bring forward his rescue plan
2. 06:45
  
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 3. Rival
  
  3/6 The duo realise they're not the only ones interested in Belinda....
3. 07:00
  
  Gush—Episode 5
  
  5/6 Foxwell Cravate and Max Pomeroy come to an arrangement about the incriminating photograph.
4. 07:30
  
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France
  
  3/5 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris!
5. 08:00
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, The Heart of Saturday Night
  
  4/4 Grandad, father and son collide, when burglars ransack their Birmingham shop.
6. 08:30
  
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks
  
  3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool.
7. 08:45
  
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 3
  
  Chloe hears some family memories from Bernice.
8. 09:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Ian Smith Is Stressed - Series 2, 4. Fertility
  
  4/4 Ian Smith takes us on a personal journey though male fertility.
9. 09:30
  
  Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Drosophila Melanogastronaut
  
  Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Finding God in the lonely place: Jeremiah
  
  Rev Richard Littledale looks at loneliness through the lives of five Biblical characters.
11. 10:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Good Old Days: The Politics of Nostalgia
  
  David Aaronovitch examines how politicians have exploited our love affair with the past.
12. 11:00
  
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—3. The Tunnel
  
  3/6 Disturbing new information means Jim Nicholson must bring forward his rescue plan
13. 11:45
  
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 3. Rival
  
  3/6 The duo realise they're not the only ones interested in Belinda....
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Gush—Episode 5
  
  5/6 Foxwell Cravate and Max Pomeroy come to an arrangement about the incriminating photograph.
2. 12:30
  
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France
  
  3/5 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris!
3. 13:00
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, The Heart of Saturday Night
  
  4/4 Grandad, father and son collide, when burglars ransack their Birmingham shop.
4. 13:30
  
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks
  
  3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool.
5. 13:45
  
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 3
  
  Chloe hears some family memories from Bernice.
6. 14:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 16, Episode 6
  
  6/6 John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Daliso Chaponda, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dr Kevin Fong
7. 14:30
  
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Pamela's had enough of men, including Merv, so takes action.
8. 15:00
  
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—7. Phineas Redux/The Prime Minister
  
  7/12 Phineas Finn's trial grabs headlines, and Glencora and Plantagenet receive important news.
9. 16:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Good Old Days: The Politics of Nostalgia
  
  David Aaronovitch examines how politicians have exploited our love affair with the past.
10. 17:00
  
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—3. The Tunnel
  
  3/6 Disturbing new information means Jim Nicholson must bring forward his rescue plan
11. 17:45
  
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 3. Rival
  
  3/6 The duo realise they're not the only ones interested in Belinda....
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Gush—Episode 5
  
  5/6 Foxwell Cravate and Max Pomeroy come to an arrangement about the incriminating photograph.
2. 18:30
  
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France
  
  3/5 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris!
3. 19:00
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, The Heart of Saturday Night
  
  4/4 Grandad, father and son collide, when burglars ransack their Birmingham shop.
4. 19:30
  
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks
  
  3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool.
5. 19:45
  
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 3
  
  Chloe hears some family memories from Bernice.
6. 20:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 16, Episode 6
  
  6/6 John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Daliso Chaponda, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dr Kevin Fong
7. 20:30
  
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Pamela's had enough of men, including Merv, so takes action.
8. 21:00
  
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—7. Phineas Redux/The Prime Minister
  
  7/12 Phineas Finn's trial grabs headlines, and Glencora and Plantagenet receive important news.
9. 22:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Ian Smith Is Stressed - Series 2, 4. Fertility
  
  4/4 Ian Smith takes us on a personal journey though male fertility.
10. 22:30
  
  Delve Special—Series 3, Cowboys
  
  2/4 Reporter David Lander investigates Britain's cowboy builders.
11. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Adele Cliff 3/3
  
  Jon Holmes wraps up his three-part chat with the award-winning Adele Cliff.
12. 23:00
  
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 3, Episode 1
  
  1/4 The freethinking funny man chooses shame-based pay for footballers and relationship MOTs
13. 23:30
  
  Clayton Grange—Series 1, Episode 1
  
  1/4 Meet the scientists who are a bit rubbish at life. And not much better at science.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Good Old Days: The Politics of Nostalgia
  
  David Aaronovitch examines how politicians have exploited our love affair with the past.
2. 01:00
  
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—3. The Tunnel
  
  3/6 Disturbing new information means Jim Nicholson must bring forward his rescue plan
3. 01:45
  
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 3. Rival
  
  3/6 The duo realise they're not the only ones interested in Belinda....
4. 02:00
  
  Gush—Episode 5
  
  5/6 Foxwell Cravate and Max Pomeroy come to an arrangement about the incriminating photograph.
5. 02:30
  
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Holiday in France
  
  3/5 Tony’s missing so it’s Harry Secombe and Bill who end up in Paris!
6. 03:00
  
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, The Heart of Saturday Night
  
  4/4 Grandad, father and son collide, when burglars ransack their Birmingham shop.
7. 03:30
  
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—3. Shocks
  
  3/5 A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool.
8. 03:45
  
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 3
  
  Chloe hears some family memories from Bernice.
9. 04:00
  
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 16, Episode 6
  
  6/6 John Lloyd and Holly Walsh with Daliso Chaponda, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dr Kevin Fong
10. 04:30
  
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Pamela's had enough of men, including Merv, so takes action.
11. 05:00
  
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—7. Phineas Redux/The Prime Minister
  
  7/12 Phineas Finn's trial grabs headlines, and Glencora and Plantagenet receive important news.

Thursday 18 June 2026