BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Monday 24 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Weird Tales—Series 1, The Loop by Chris Harrald
  
  2/4 An archaeologist discovers some mysteries are better left buried and undisturbed.
2. 00:30
  
  The Price of Fear—The Specialty of the House
  
  Prince of terror Vincent Price recounts a culinary tale which leaves a bitter taste.
3. 01:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—American Singers, Barry Manilow
  
  Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is castaway by Kirsty Young,
4. 01:45
  
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
  
  David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
5. 02:00
  
  Artworks—The Poetry Detective, Episode One
  
  1/15 Daljit Nagra selects a highlight on treasured poems, from the BBC's poetry archive.
6. 02:30
  
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole (Omnibus)—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years by Sue Townsend, Episode 2
  
  1/2 It's 1997. Adrian Mole is asked to write a book.
7. 03:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Lesley Joseph
  
  Actress Lesley Joseph chooses Franz Schubert and P!nk.
8. 03:50
  
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte (Omnibus)
  
  Can life as a governess ever bring happiness and contentment?
9. 05:00
  
  Thank You, Mrs Fothergill—'Alice Foster, This Is Your Life!'
  
  1/6 There's a surprise in store at the AGM of the Cloughbottom Ladies' Evening Guild.
10. 05:30
  
  Take It From Here—From 22/11/1955
  
  Celebrating the newly refurbished BBC Paris theatre and Ron's poorly in 'The Glums'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
  
  1/8 The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
2. 06:30
  
  Kill The Pharaoh!—1. Village of the White Scorpion
  
  1/8 What will Elizabeth Warwick discover, about her famous archaeologist father, in Egypt?
3. 07:00
  
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
  
  2/4 John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
4. 07:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
  
  15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
5. 08:00
  
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  
  1/4 Ray and Jane's marriage is hit by a late-life crisis. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
6. 08:30
  
  Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves
  
  1/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
7. 08:45
  
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—1. Diver
  
  1/5 A female diver is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck, but there's a bumpy start.
8. 09:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 97, 5. How to win at rock, paper, scissors
  
  5/6 Who gets their first ever minute this week?
9. 09:30
  
  Human Hosts—Head Louse - Liza Tarbuck
  
  1/5 First of five parasites using humans as their home tell their own story.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Rest - Rest for your body
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Holly Adams.
11. 10:00
  
  Sounds Natural—Bing Crosby
  
  Hollywood crooner Bing Crosby discusses his love of nature and the outdoor life.
12. 10:30
  
  Children Of The Enemy
  
  The story of German children fostered by Dutch families after the Second World War.
13. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
  
  1/8 The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
14. 11:30
  
  Kill The Pharaoh!—1. Village of the White Scorpion
  
  1/8 What will Elizabeth Warwick discover, about her famous archaeologist father, in Egypt?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
  
  2/4 John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
2. 12:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
  
  15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
3. 13:00
  
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  
  1/4 Ray and Jane's marriage is hit by a late-life crisis. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
4. 13:30
  
  Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves
  
  1/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
5. 13:45
  
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—1. Diver
  
  1/5 A female diver is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck, but there's a bumpy start.
6. 14:00
  
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
7. 14:30
  
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/6 It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her?
8. 15:00
  
  The July Ghost by AS Byatt
  
  A quiet house, a lovely garden, and a secret only the new lodger can see. What will he do?
9. 15:45
  
  Rose-Coloured Teacups by AS Byatt
  
  A mother’s restraint triggers a memory from her past.
10. 16:00
  
  Sounds Natural—Bing Crosby
  
  Hollywood crooner Bing Crosby discusses his love of nature and the outdoor life.
11. 16:30
  
  Children Of The Enemy
  
  The story of German children fostered by Dutch families after the Second World War.
12. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
  
  1/8 The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
13. 17:30
  
  Kill The Pharaoh!—1. Village of the White Scorpion
  
  1/8 What will Elizabeth Warwick discover, about her famous archaeologist father, in Egypt?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
  
  2/4 John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
2. 18:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
  
  15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
3. 19:00
  
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  
  1/4 Ray and Jane's marriage is hit by a late-life crisis. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
4. 19:30
  
  Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves
  
  1/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
5. 19:45
  
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—1. Diver
  
  1/5 A female diver is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck, but there's a bumpy start.
6. 20:00
  
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
7. 20:30
  
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/6 It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her?
8. 21:00
  
  The July Ghost by AS Byatt
  
  A quiet house, a lovely garden, and a secret only the new lodger can see. What will he do?
9. 21:45
  
  Rose-Coloured Teacups by AS Byatt
  
  A mother’s restraint triggers a memory from her past.
10. 22:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 97, 5. How to win at rock, paper, scissors
  
  5/6 Who gets their first ever minute this week?
11. 22:30
  
  Truly, Madly, Bletchley—Series 2, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Britain's first public access cable radio show continues!
12. 22:45
  
  Quando, Quando, Quando—Fishy Business
  
  3/6 Brother Carlos panics when protection racketeers visit the salon.
13. 23:00
  
  The People Have Spoken—Episode 2
  
  Ian Smith tasks Ashley Storrie, Bella Hull and an Edinburgh audience to take on the news.
14. 23:30
  
  The In Crowd—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/5 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Sounds Natural—Bing Crosby
  
  Hollywood crooner Bing Crosby discusses his love of nature and the outdoor life.
2. 00:30
  
  Children Of The Enemy
  
  The story of German children fostered by Dutch families after the Second World War.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Five Red Herrings, 1. The Body in the Burn
  
  1/8 The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
4. 01:30
  
  Kill The Pharaoh!—1. Village of the White Scorpion
  
  1/8 What will Elizabeth Warwick discover, about her famous archaeologist father, in Egypt?
5. 02:00
  
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Quest for the Holy Spectacles
  
  2/4 John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but what happened to them?
6. 02:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
  
  15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
7. 03:00
  
  55 and Over—1. Out of Tune
  
  1/4 Ray and Jane's marriage is hit by a late-life crisis. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
8. 03:30
  
  Underland by Robert Macfarlane—1. Caves
  
  1/5 Robert Macfarlane reads his musings on the worlds beneath our feet.
9. 03:45
  
  Bryony Lavery - Breathing Underwater—1. Diver
  
  1/5 A female diver is set to explore a Tudor shipwreck, but there's a bumpy start.
10. 04:00
  
  Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Dave Gorman, Susie Dent, Lloyd Langford and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
11. 04:30
  
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/6 It is crunch time for Cassie - will Pete forgive her?
12. 05:00
  
  The July Ghost by AS Byatt
  
  A quiet house, a lovely garden, and a secret only the new lodger can see. What will he do?
13. 05:45
  
  Rose-Coloured Teacups by AS Byatt
  
  A mother’s restraint triggers a memory from her past.

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