BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 17 April 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Comedian Sindhu Vee on Prince
  The comedian Sindhu Vee nominates Prince, the musical superstar.
2. 00:30
  This Are 2-Tone
  Phill Jupitus investigates the social importance of 2 Tone music in Britain.
3. 01:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked
  3/6The Toff gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat.
4. 01:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—3. Stake-Out
  A 'stakeout' is a live goat tethered in the jungle as bait for a tiger.
5. 02:00
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—Soldiers Three: India Nil
  5/6A greedy soldier gets all he wishes for. Stars Stephen Fry.
6. 02:30
  The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Do You-Know-What The Burkiss Way
  8/13Any doubts about you-know-what are put to rest.
7. 03:00
  Hennikay—Introducing Hennikay
  Bill Bailey stars as a man who unexpectedly meets his imaginary childhood friend.
8. 03:30
  Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—4. Variety and Comedians
  4/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
9. 03:45
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—4. Golden Days
  4/5San Salvatore works its magic on Mellersh as he turns on the charm...
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 6
  6/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Geoffrey Durham and Jenny Colgan.
11. 04:30
  HR—Series 3, Disabled
  2/6With their pensions lost, Sam balks at Peter's plotting!
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, The Toddler In The Pond and A Bottle Of Pop
  Joe encounters the stark reality of poverty close to home.
13. 05:45
  Anita and Me by Meera Syal—3. Mum's the Word
  3/10Meena faces racial abuse and is shocked over family news.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi
  4/6As the murders mount up, there's a discovery in the Thames.
2. 06:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—4. Just a Detail
  Army battalion pay day might be a good day for robbery...
3. 07:00
  No Commitments—Series 1, Old Embers
  5/6Victoria reunites Anna with an old flame.
4. 07:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive at Oil Drum Lane.
5. 08:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Paris
  6/7Mark Steel crosses the Channel to visit the French capital.
6. 08:30
  Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—5. Sports and Swansea
  5/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.
7. 08:45
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor
  5/5The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap.
8. 09:00
  Carbon Lifeforms—Travel
  Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for the eco-comedy magazine show.
9. 09:30
  Classified Britain—Series 2, Ripley and Heanor News, 2 July 1948
  5/5James Naughtie explores the history of the Amber Valley through front page small ads.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—James 5: Patience in Suffering
  Act of worship with Fr Adrian Porter of the Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart in Edinburgh
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Purple Rain
  True stories of what Prince's epic ballad ‘Purple Rain’ means to people around the world.
12. 10:30
  A Portrait Of...—Edward Watson
  Follow portrait artist Fiona Graham-Mackay as she paints ballet dancer Edward Watson.
13. 11:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi
  4/6As the murders mount up, there's a discovery in the Thames.
14. 11:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—4. Just a Detail
  Army battalion pay day might be a good day for robbery...
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  No Commitments—Series 1, Old Embers
  5/6Victoria reunites Anna with an old flame.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive at Oil Drum Lane.
3. 13:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Paris
  6/7Mark Steel crosses the Channel to visit the French capital.
4. 13:30
  Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—5. Sports and Swansea
  5/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.
5. 13:45
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor
  5/5The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap.
6. 14:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6Agony aunt Claire Rayner quizzes a panel about herself.
7. 14:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, This Is Your Life
  6/6Excitement is building over Mrs Devon's return.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, Google Grief and All The Gold Of Darius
  Hermione and Joe confront the complexities of friendship and love.
9. 15:45
  Anita and Me by Meera Syal—4. Celebrations
  4/10Meena is busy with Diwali and the arrival of the fair...
10. 16:00
  Soul Music—Purple Rain
  True stories of what Prince's epic ballad ‘Purple Rain’ means to people around the world.
11. 16:30
  A Portrait Of...—Edward Watson
  Follow portrait artist Fiona Graham-Mackay as she paints ballet dancer Edward Watson.
12. 17:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi
  4/6As the murders mount up, there's a discovery in the Thames.
13. 17:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—4. Just a Detail
  Army battalion pay day might be a good day for robbery...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  No Commitments—Series 1, Old Embers
  5/6Victoria reunites Anna with an old flame.
2. 18:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive at Oil Drum Lane.
3. 19:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Paris
  6/7Mark Steel crosses the Channel to visit the French capital.
4. 19:30
  Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—5. Sports and Swansea
  5/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.
5. 19:45
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor
  5/5The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap.
6. 20:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6Agony aunt Claire Rayner quizzes a panel about herself.
7. 20:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, This Is Your Life
  6/6Excitement is building over Mrs Devon's return.
8. 21:00
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, Google Grief and All The Gold Of Darius
  Hermione and Joe confront the complexities of friendship and love.
9. 21:45
  Anita and Me by Meera Syal—4. Celebrations
  4/10Meena is busy with Diwali and the arrival of the fair...
10. 22:00
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  Carbon Lifeforms—Travel
  Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for the eco-comedy magazine show.
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11. 22:30
  Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 2, The Choice
  2/6Josh and his wife visit a friend to discuss circumcision, but Josh isn’t comfortable.
12. 23:00
  The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 4, Dr Hummel
  5/5Happy tablets for Mel as Vicki throws a leaving party - with celeb guests!
13. 23:30
  The Show What You Wrote—Series 1, Crime and Thriller
  2/4John Thomson, Helen Moon, Fiona Clarke and Gavin Webster in sketches sent by the public.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Purple Rain
  True stories of what Prince's epic ballad ‘Purple Rain’ means to people around the world.
2. 00:30
  A Portrait Of...—Edward Watson
  Follow portrait artist Fiona Graham-Mackay as she paints ballet dancer Edward Watson.
3. 01:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 4. Death Is No Alibi
  4/6As the murders mount up, there's a discovery in the Thames.
4. 01:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—4. Just a Detail
  Army battalion pay day might be a good day for robbery...
5. 02:00
  No Commitments—Series 1, Old Embers
  5/6Victoria reunites Anna with an old flame.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, The Desperate Hours
  1/6Some unwelcome visitors arrive at Oil Drum Lane.
7. 03:00
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Paris
  6/7Mark Steel crosses the Channel to visit the French capital.
8. 03:30
  Goon Abroad by Sir Harry Secombe—5. Sports and Swansea
  5/5Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.
9. 03:45
  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim—5. A Mysterious Visitor
  5/5The arrival of the castle's owner charms everyone but Scrap.
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Claire Rayner
  5/6Agony aunt Claire Rayner quizzes a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, This Is Your Life
  6/6Excitement is building over Mrs Devon's return.
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, Google Grief and All The Gold Of Darius
  Hermione and Joe confront the complexities of friendship and love.
13. 05:45
  Anita and Me by Meera Syal—4. Celebrations
  4/10Meena is busy with Diwali and the arrival of the fair...