BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 7 October 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—John Inverdale and Rachel Cook
  Harriett Gilbert and guests John Inverdale and Rachel Cooke discuss their favourite books.
2. 00:30
  Dick Barton: A Very Special Agent
  Alexander Armstrong examines the impact and popularity of special agent Dick Barton.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 1. Murder
  1/4A housemaid's murder reveals a web of hidden passions in a village.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 6. A Surprise for Mavis Russell
  6/8A nasty surprise package means that the sleuth is closing-in on the criminal mastermind.
5. 02:00
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6It's a full moon. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—The Starlings
  London is besieged by birds in a special recording without an audience or orchestra.
7. 03:00
  Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Jump
  4/4Charlotte signs up for a bungee jump and both Charlotte and Lillian contemplate mortality.
8. 03:30
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill, Alive, Alive Oh!
  2/5Diana describes the miscarriage that almost killed her, aged 43, in the early 1960s.
9. 03:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—7. Another Misfortune
  7/10Yet another misfortune befalls the boy Tristram as his father receives awful news.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 3
  3/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
11. 04:30
  Whodunnits—A Bumper Year for Dahlias by Alan Downer
  A Centenier on Jersey battles to solve a young woman's mysterious death.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 2. Investigation
  2/4Inspector Adam Dalgliesh arrives in a quiet village to investigate a housemaid's murder.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
3. 07:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Wedding Bells
  1/8Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas.
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Winter Holiday
  1/8Tony, Andree and Bill head to Brighton for a seaside holiday... in November.
5. 08:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 2. Let It Go
  2/6Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a couple still passionate about life and each other.
6. 08:30
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill, The Decision
  3/5Diana Athill tells how she relinquished her independence and moved into a care home.
7. 08:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—8. An Act of Kindness
  8/10Tristram recalls a typical act of kindness by Toby and the time his uncle fell in love.
8. 09:00
  Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club—Series 2, MMA
  4/4Stand-up series about big strong women who do 'unladylike' sports.
9. 09:30
  Bone Stories—Series 1, Mary Rose Archer
  3/5Ben Garrod reveals how the archers who sank with the Mary Rose could help medical science.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Music and the Organ: Choral Evensong anniversary
  A week of services reflecting on choral music and the organ
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Jan Morris: Writing a Life
  Horatio Clare explores the life, legacy and mythmaking of Jan Morris.
12. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 2. Investigation
  2/4Inspector Adam Dalgliesh arrives in a quiet village to investigate a housemaid's murder.
13. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Wedding Bells
  1/8Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas.
2. 12:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Winter Holiday
  1/8Tony, Andree and Bill head to Brighton for a seaside holiday... in November.
3. 13:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 2. Let It Go
  2/6Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a couple still passionate about life and each other.
4. 13:30
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill, The Decision
  3/5Diana Athill tells how she relinquished her independence and moved into a care home.
5. 13:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—8. An Act of Kindness
  8/10Tristram recalls a typical act of kindness by Toby and the time his uncle fell in love.
6. 14:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 6, Jane Austen
  4/5James Walton’s quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Joanne Harris.
7. 14:30
  Hidden Treasures—The Blue Lamp
  PC George Dixon begins mentoring a young recruit.
8. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Jan Morris: Writing a Life
  Horatio Clare explores the life, legacy and mythmaking of Jan Morris.
9. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 2. Investigation
  2/4Inspector Adam Dalgliesh arrives in a quiet village to investigate a housemaid's murder.
10. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Wedding Bells
  1/8Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas.
2. 18:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Winter Holiday
  1/8Tony, Andree and Bill head to Brighton for a seaside holiday... in November.
3. 19:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 2. Let It Go
  2/6Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a couple still passionate about life and each other.
4. 19:30
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill, The Decision
  3/5Diana Athill tells how she relinquished her independence and moved into a care home.
5. 19:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—8. An Act of Kindness
  8/10Tristram recalls a typical act of kindness by Toby and the time his uncle fell in love.
6. 20:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 6, Jane Austen
  4/5James Walton’s quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Joanne Harris.
7. 20:30
  Hidden Treasures—The Blue Lamp
  PC George Dixon begins mentoring a young recruit.
8. 22:00
  Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club—Series 2, MMA
  4/4Stand-up series about big strong women who do 'unladylike' sports.
9. 22:30
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 2, New Music Scene
  3/6The comedian sets out to discover how many people it takes to create a music scene.
10. 23:00
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Justin has to cope with a chance of his big break.
11. 23:30
  The Skewer—Series 17, Episode 5
  5/5A twisted comedy treat. The news remixed. Jon Holmes presents The Skewer. Headphones on.
12. 23:45
  The Goldfish Bowl—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/8A new sexy fish called Pandora sparks jealousy in the bowl.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Jan Morris: Writing a Life
  Horatio Clare explores the life, legacy and mythmaking of Jan Morris.
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face, 2. Investigation
  2/4Inspector Adam Dalgliesh arrives in a quiet village to investigate a housemaid's murder.
3. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 7. An Invitation For Mr Elliott
  7/8A dying man's final words bring the smooth sleuth a step closer to solving the mystery.
4. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 3, Wedding Bells
  1/8Eleanor has plans for nuptials in the family, but the family has other ideas.
5. 02:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Winter Holiday
  1/8Tony, Andree and Bill head to Brighton for a seaside holiday... in November.
6. 03:00
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 2. Let It Go
  2/6Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a couple still passionate about life and each other.
7. 03:30
  Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill, The Decision
  3/5Diana Athill tells how she relinquished her independence and moved into a care home.
8. 03:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—8. An Act of Kindness
  8/10Tristram recalls a typical act of kindness by Toby and the time his uncle fell in love.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 6, Jane Austen
  4/5James Walton’s quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Joanne Harris.
10. 04:30
  Hidden Treasures—The Blue Lamp
  PC George Dixon begins mentoring a young recruit.

Thursday 8 October 2026