BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 1 September 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sounds Natural—Humphrey Lyttelton
  Humphrey Lyttelton tells Derek Jones about birds he's spotted at home and away.
2. 00:30
  Down and Out Debaters
  Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 6. Evidence of a Commercial Traveller
  6/8Who murdered a Scottish artist? Suave sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey weighs up more clues.
4. 01:30
  Kill The Pharaoh!—6. At the Point of a Triangle
  6/8Will Elizabeth Warwick be able to escape a kidnapper?
5. 02:00
  The Adventures of John and Tony—The Total Hotel Experience
  3/4The duo find themselves on a seaside murder-mystery weekend.
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, A Question of Reference
  16/26Jones and Godfrey goof on an exercise using live ammunition.
7. 03:00
  55 and Over—2. Love Struck
  2/4Ray and Jane are like lovestruck teenagers with younger paramours. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
8. 03:30
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—1. A New Spaniel
  1/5Flush must forget life in the country, and get used to days spent in an invalid's bedroom.
9. 03:45
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—2. Nettle Tea
  2/10Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.
10. 04:00
  Quote... Unquote—From 11/02/1992
  Nigel Rees hosts Bernard Bresslaw, Patrick Garland, Gemma O'Connor and Sir Peter Ustinov.
11. 04:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6The sports agent tries not to lie in court. Stars Neil Pearson.
12. 05:00
  To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—1. Tough Beginnings
  1/2Black teacher Ricardo Braithwaite gets a job in a tough London school.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War
  7/8Theories abound over an artist's murder, but the sleuth is determined to nail the killer.
2. 06:30
  Kill The Pharaoh!—7. When the Dervish Begins to Dance
  7/8Elizabeth Warwick and Inspector Mahmoud make an unexpected discovery in the tomb.
3. 07:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension
  8/8Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.
4. 07:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 08:00
5. 08:00
  Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind
  4/5Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in.
6. 08:30
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals
  2/5A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene.
7. 08:45
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—3. Lobster
  3/10Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.
8. 09:00
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E3: No Such Thing As A Sandwich
  3/6Paul sets his Canterbury audience questions about the misleadingly-named "sandwich".
9. 09:30
  The Secret History of a School—Series 1, 2. Hop-picking
  2/10Alan Johnson's history of school education takes him to a hop garden in Kent.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Times of Change - Growing up
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Paul Kerensa.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
  Isy Suttie and Vick Hope join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
12. 10:30
  The School on the Moor
  Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils. Reginald Bennetts is headmaster. From1948.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War
  7/8Theories abound over an artist's murder, but the sleuth is determined to nail the killer.
14. 11:30
  Kill The Pharaoh!—7. When the Dervish Begins to Dance
  7/8Elizabeth Warwick and Inspector Mahmoud make an unexpected discovery in the tomb.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension
  8/8Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.
2. 12:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 13:00
3. 13:00
  Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind
  4/5Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in.
4. 13:30
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals
  2/5A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene.
5. 13:45
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—3. Lobster
  3/10Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.
6. 14:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
7. 14:30
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
8. 15:00
  To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—2. Reality
  2/2As Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
  Isy Suttie and Vick Hope join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
10. 16:30
  The School on the Moor
  Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils. Reginald Bennetts is headmaster. From1948.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War
  7/8Theories abound over an artist's murder, but the sleuth is determined to nail the killer.
12. 17:30
  Kill The Pharaoh!—7. When the Dervish Begins to Dance
  7/8Elizabeth Warwick and Inspector Mahmoud make an unexpected discovery in the tomb.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension
  8/8Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.
2. 18:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 19:00
3. 19:00
  Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind
  4/5Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in.
4. 19:30
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals
  2/5A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene.
5. 19:45
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—3. Lobster
  3/10Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.
6. 20:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
7. 20:30
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
8. 21:00
  To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—2. Reality
  2/2As Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.
9. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 5, S5 E3: No Such Thing As A Sandwich
  3/6Paul sets his Canterbury audience questions about the misleadingly-named "sandwich".
10. 22:30
  Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Mike and Linda meet some dates at a unique restaurant, with mixed results.
11. 23:00
  Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, The United States
  1/6Country legend Tina C kicks off her tour to solve global recession in the United States.
12. 23:15
  2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Crusade Roadshow
  3/6Out and about, historic expeditions and more are on the airwaves.
13. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 10, Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan
  5/6Actress Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of sitcom Pulling.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
  Isy Suttie and Vick Hope join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
2. 00:30
  The School on the Moor
  Cornwall's Bolventor School has 24 pupils. Reginald Bennetts is headmaster. From1948.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Wimsey - Five Red Herrings, 7. Council of War
  7/8Theories abound over an artist's murder, but the sleuth is determined to nail the killer.
4. 01:30
  Kill The Pharaoh!—7. When the Dervish Begins to Dance
  7/8Elizabeth Warwick and Inspector Mahmoud make an unexpected discovery in the tomb.
5. 02:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Moral Dimension
  8/8Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.
6. 02:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 03:00
7. 03:00
  Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 4. Last Night I Dreamt of Mastermind
  4/5Florence is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, but Selina has to step in.
8. 03:30
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—2. Love Rivals
  2/5A rival for Miss Barrett's affections appears on the scene.
9. 03:45
  The Offing by Benjamin Myers—3. Lobster
  3/10Robert discovers the pleasures of fine food, good wine and conversation.
10. 04:00
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Rebecca Front, Simon Day and Jason Cook pick their nearest and dearest to answer questions
11. 04:30
  Life in London—High and Low Life
  4/6Pierce Egan tries sharing Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures around town.
12. 05:00
  To Sir With Love by ER Braithwaite—2. Reality
  2/2As Ricardo's relationship stalls, he faces up to classroom hostility.

Wednesday 2 September 2026