BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 26 June 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—Frida Kahlo nominated by author Jessie Burton
  
  Artist Frida Kahlo is nominated by Jessie Burton. With Circe Henestrosa.
2. 00:30
  
  Out of the Blue - The Long Hot Summer of 1976
  
  How have writers been inspired by incidents of strange weather - like the summer of 1976?
3. 01:00
  
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 3. A Case of a Golden Smile
  
  3/4 A TV quiz show sparks private eye Steven J Blackburn's hunt for a long-lost husband.
4. 01:30
  
  The Rivals—Series 4, 3. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower
  
  3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Max Carrados.
5. 02:00
  
  Boogie Up the River—See You Outside Boots in Oxford
  
  3/6 Mark and his manic mutt look for the enigmatic Jennifer in the city of dreaming spires.
6. 02:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 5
  
  5/9 Singing dogs and the tale of Martin Copperwick.
7. 03:00
  
  Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Ageing
  
  2/4 The comedian Angela Barnes remembers her naturist dad and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
8. 03:30
  
  Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—4. A Letter
  
  4/10 Adrian is perplexed by Bianca’s behaviour.
9. 03:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—4. Opportunity Knocks
  
  4/15 Anne's relationship with Lyon grows passionate, and Neely gets her big break.
10. 04:00
  
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/6 With comedians Susan Calman, Greg Proops and Simon Evans and singer Louise Wener.
11. 04:30
  
  The Change—Series 1, The Great Pretender
  
  1/6 Sitcom about a troubled hormonal wife and a transvestite husband.
12. 05:00
  
  Goodbye Moses by Jennie Buckman
  
  Moses Perkes, a Trinidadian ghost turned detective, starts a quest to find his killers.
13. 05:45
  
  Short Works—Currants in the Cake by Beth Morrey
  
  Newly-divorced Lila arranges a trip to a wellness retreat.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run
  
  4/4 A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation...
2. 06:30
  
  The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread
  
  4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson.
3. 07:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads
  
  5/6 The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.
4. 07:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, And So to Bed
  
  5/8 Harold decides that buying a new bed is the only way he'll ever impress women.
5. 08:00
  
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent
  
  4/6 Mark Steel visits Stoke-on-Trent, home of the pottery industry.
6. 08:30
  
  Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—5. A Confession
  
  5/10 Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse.
7. 08:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—5. A Falling Out
  
  5/15 Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.
8. 09:00
  
  The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty—Series 2, 4. The Fiancée I Didn’t Fancy
  
  4/4 Brighty’s plans to attend a Ball are derailed by the fiancée he abandoned at the last one.
9. 09:30
  
  Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—The Nerve of a Cockroach
  
  Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Because he lives - We have hope
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music by the Revd Dr Rob Beamish.
11. 10:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 7, Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor
  
  How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music.
12. 10:30
  
  Art in Miniature
  
  Art so small you have to avoid inhaling it. Presented by Dr Lance Dann. From 2017.
13. 11:00
  
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run
  
  4/4 A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation...
14. 11:30
  
  The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread
  
  4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads
  
  5/6 The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.
2. 12:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, And So to Bed
  
  5/8 Harold decides that buying a new bed is the only way he'll ever impress women.
3. 13:00
  
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent
  
  4/6 Mark Steel visits Stoke-on-Trent, home of the pottery industry.
4. 13:30
  
  Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—5. A Confession
  
  5/10 Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse.
5. 13:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—5. A Falling Out
  
  5/15 Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.
6. 14:00
  
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  
  3/6 The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
7. 14:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Phonsie calls in a few favours from his friend Joe MacMonagle.
8. 15:00
  
  Scorched by Nicola Jones
  
  Mike returns home 30 years after his teenage sister's disappearance.
9. 15:45
  
  Short Works—The Portal in Lisbon by Baret Magarian
  
  An academic has a strange experience in Portugal
10. 16:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 7, Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor
  
  How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music.
11. 16:30
  
  Art in Miniature
  
  Art so small you have to avoid inhaling it. Presented by Dr Lance Dann. From 2017.
12. 17:00
  
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run
  
  4/4 A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation...
13. 17:30
  
  The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread
  
  4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads
  
  5/6 The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.
2. 18:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, And So to Bed
  
  5/8 Harold decides that buying a new bed is the only way he'll ever impress women.
3. 19:00
  
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent
  
  4/6 Mark Steel visits Stoke-on-Trent, home of the pottery industry.
4. 19:30
  
  Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—5. A Confession
  
  5/10 Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse.
5. 19:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—5. A Falling Out
  
  5/15 Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.
6. 20:00
  
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  
  3/6 The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
7. 20:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Phonsie calls in a few favours from his friend Joe MacMonagle.
8. 21:00
  
  Scorched by Nicola Jones
  
  Mike returns home 30 years after his teenage sister's disappearance.
9. 21:45
  
  Short Works—The Portal in Lisbon by Baret Magarian
  
  An academic has a strange experience in Portugal
10. 22:00
  
  The Many Wrongs of Lord Christian Brighty—Series 2, 4. The Fiancée I Didn’t Fancy
  
  4/4 Brighty’s plans to attend a Ball are derailed by the fiancée he abandoned at the last one.
11. 22:30
  
  Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children—Series 1, 1. Too Many Kids
  
  1/4 Series about Ashley's unusual home life starts with the downside of a large family.
12. 23:00
  
  The Big Fun Show—Episode 5
  
  5/6 Sketch series with Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Tony Hawks and Josie Lawrence.
13. 23:30
  
  The Show What You Wrote—Series 2, Geography
  
  2/4 The sketch show written entirely by the public.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Soul Music—Series 7, Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor
  
  How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music.
2. 00:30
  
  Art in Miniature
  
  Art so small you have to avoid inhaling it. Presented by Dr Lance Dann. From 2017.
3. 01:00
  
  The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 4. A Case of Whistle and Run
  
  4/4 A routine case for Stephen J Blackburn starts to look like his final investigation...
4. 01:30
  
  The Rivals—Series 4, 4. The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread
  
  4/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Prof SFX Van Duson.
5. 02:00
  
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Cool Heads
  
  5/6 The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip.
6. 02:30
  
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, And So to Bed
  
  5/8 Harold decides that buying a new bed is the only way he'll ever impress women.
7. 03:00
  
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Stoke-on-Trent
  
  4/6 Mark Steel visits Stoke-on-Trent, home of the pottery industry.
8. 03:30
  
  Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—5. A Confession
  
  5/10 Adrian’s professional life takes a turn for the worse.
9. 03:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—5. A Falling Out
  
  5/15 Anne's fallen for Lyon Burke, but her friendship with Helen is put to the test.
10. 04:00
  
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Andrew Neil
  
  3/6 The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Neil quizzes a comedy panel about himself.
11. 04:30
  
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Phonsie calls in a few favours from his friend Joe MacMonagle.
12. 05:00
  
  Scorched by Nicola Jones
  
  Mike returns home 30 years after his teenage sister's disappearance.
13. 05:45
  
  Short Works—The Portal in Lisbon by Baret Magarian
  
  An academic has a strange experience in Portugal

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