BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 21 April 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Musical Genes—Series 1, Matt Monro Jr
  3/4Matt Monro Junior reveals what life was like with his father.
2. 00:30
  There's More Here Than I Thought
  Who was Winifred Gill? Writer Kate Mosse uncovers the life of an extraordinary woman.
3. 01:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 5. Motive for Murder
  5/6Fresh clues send the Toff to Paris but his car gets stopped...
4. 01:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—5. Never Let Your Left Hand Know . . .
  A robber and a murderer escape prison - but they're handcuffed together...
5. 02:00
  Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Can an unusual source help Dr Heaven complete his mission?
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Fallen Idol
  17/20During platoon training, fellow officers lead Captain Mainwaring astray.
7. 03:00
  The Architects—Series 1, What's the Point?
  1/4Sir Lucien's architectural practice is in big trouble. Can a visit to a spa save the day?
8. 03:30
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—1. Neck
  1/5Novelist Maggie O'Farrell's memoir, told through a series of near-death experiences.
9. 03:45
  Under One Roof—Stairway to Heaven, 1. Plans
  1/5Living with a daughter, mother and dog is a constant balancing act for Gillian.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 61, From 15/08/2011
  2/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Phill Jupitus, Julian Clary, Josie Lawrence and Rick Wakeman.
11. 04:30
  The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
  6/6The King acquires a sixth wife and a near-professional mother-in-law.
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin, Two Georges and An Epigram of Epicurus
  A sad farewell and a glad welcome as life goes on triumphantly in Ferryhill.
13. 05:45
  Anita and Me by Meera Syal—5. Theft
  5/10Meena's mother gives birth, and she decides to form a gang with Anita.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris
  6/6Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer?
2. 06:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—6. Quick Returns
  Will a disreputable jewellery dealer be tempted by an offer?
3. 07:00
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  1/6Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.
5. 08:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 2. Anger Management
  2/6How does a Police Officer deal with anger?
6. 08:30
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—2. Cerebellum
  2/5Maggie recalls falling seriously ill with encephalitis aged eight.
7. 08:45
  Under One Roof—Stairway to Heaven, 2. Olga
  2/5Gillian is finding demands at home difficult enough, and then Olga arrives.
8. 09:00
  Nature Table—Series 5, 2: Miraculous Marine Midges and Church-Eating Fungus
  2/6A church-eating fungus wows the guests.
9. 09:30
  Networking Nation—2. Networking Selfie
  2/5A look at the resistance to the very idea of networking.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Living Faithfully - Queen's 100th birthday
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Carter
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy
  Arabella Weir and Deborah Levy talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  The Age of Emotion
  Philippa Perry explores whether we're in a new age of emotion.
13. 11:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris
  6/6Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer?
14. 11:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—6. Quick Returns
  Will a disreputable jewellery dealer be tempted by an offer?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  1/6Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.
3. 13:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 2. Anger Management
  2/6How does a Police Officer deal with anger?
4. 13:30
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—2. Cerebellum
  2/5Maggie recalls falling seriously ill with encephalitis aged eight.
5. 13:45
  Under One Roof—Stairway to Heaven, 2. Olga
  2/5Gillian is finding demands at home difficult enough, and then Olga arrives.
6. 14:00
  Genius—Series 2, Armando lannucci
  6/6Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
7. 14:30
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 5
  5/6Single mum Jen attempts some work for charity
8. 15:00
  Queen Lucia by EF Benson—1. The Guru
  1/5Lucia is back in Riseholme, but an upstart is controlling village cultural life
9. 15:45
  Anita and Me by Meera Syal—6. Revelations
  6/10A fortune teller foretells things about Meena's relationship with Anita.
10. 16:00
  A Good Read—Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy
  Arabella Weir and Deborah Levy talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
11. 16:30
  The Age of Emotion
  Philippa Perry explores whether we're in a new age of emotion.
12. 17:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris
  6/6Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer?
13. 17:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—6. Quick Returns
  Will a disreputable jewellery dealer be tempted by an offer?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  1/6Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.
3. 19:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 2. Anger Management
  2/6How does a Police Officer deal with anger?
4. 19:30
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—2. Cerebellum
  2/5Maggie recalls falling seriously ill with encephalitis aged eight.
5. 19:45
  Under One Roof—Stairway to Heaven, 2. Olga
  2/5Gillian is finding demands at home difficult enough, and then Olga arrives.
6. 20:00
  Genius—Series 2, Armando lannucci
  6/6Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
7. 20:30
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 5
  5/6Single mum Jen attempts some work for charity
8. 21:00
  Queen Lucia by EF Benson—1. The Guru
  1/5Lucia is back in Riseholme, but an upstart is controlling village cultural life
9. 21:45
  Anita and Me by Meera Syal—6. Revelations
  6/10A fortune teller foretells things about Meena's relationship with Anita.
10. 22:00
  Nature Table—Series 5, 2: Miraculous Marine Midges and Church-Eating Fungus
  2/6A church-eating fungus wows the guests.
11. 22:30
  Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The man who insists Superman is Indian, and the Bhangra Muffins act cool.
12. 23:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Julie Myerson
  5/6Rufus Hound talks to writer Julie Myerson about the diaries from her formative years.
13. 23:30
  Forty Nights in the Wildebeest—Episode 3
  3/6Dan Freedman and Nick Romero provide a pun fest and 'Another Gritty Police drama'
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy
  Arabella Weir and Deborah Levy talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  The Age of Emotion
  Philippa Perry explores whether we're in a new age of emotion.
3. 01:00
  The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 6. Confrontation in Paris
  6/6Can the Toff finally solve the mystery and unmask the murderer?
4. 01:30
  The Bounce Back by Berkely Mather—6. Quick Returns
  Will a disreputable jewellery dealer be tempted by an offer?
5. 02:00
  Minor Adjustment—Lollipops and Roses
  1/6Peter Davison stars in a family sitcom featuring a daughter with Down's syndrome.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 10, The Last Smoking Seagoon
  6/6Ned is quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas.
7. 03:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 2. Anger Management
  2/6How does a Police Officer deal with anger?
8. 03:30
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—2. Cerebellum
  2/5Maggie recalls falling seriously ill with encephalitis aged eight.
9. 03:45
  Under One Roof—Stairway to Heaven, 2. Olga
  2/5Gillian is finding demands at home difficult enough, and then Olga arrives.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 2, Armando lannucci
  6/6Dave Gorman and Armando Iannucci chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
11. 04:30
  Mum's on the Run—Episode 5
  5/6Single mum Jen attempts some work for charity
12. 05:00
  Queen Lucia by EF Benson—1. The Guru
  1/5Lucia is back in Riseholme, but an upstart is controlling village cultural life
13. 05:45
  Anita and Me by Meera Syal—6. Revelations
  6/10A fortune teller foretells things about Meena's relationship with Anita.

Wednesday 22 April 2026