BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 24 July 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Rob Rinder on Jessica Mitford
  Aristocrat turned civil rights activist Jessica Mitford is championed by Robert Rinder.
2. 00:30
  Hairspray and Harmonies—1. Gotta Sing!
  1/2Kit Hesketh-Harvey follows the ladies barbershop chorus Second City Sound.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  4/5Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
4. 01:30
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 4. Sidetracked
  4/6Simon is not convinced over a student's murder confession, but he's soon sidetracked.
5. 02:00
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Risk Capital
  1/4Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers.
6. 02:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 9
  9/9The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.
7. 03:00
  Believe It!—Series 6, Stuff
  2/4Richard Wilson decides it's time to declutter his life.
8. 03:30
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—4. Boats on the Thames
  4/5William Guest, transported from 1890, explores how England became the utopia of his dreams
9. 03:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker
  9/10A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's, and Matthew is sent to find out what is going on
10. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 1, Birth of the Blues
  3/6Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops.
12. 05:00
  Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery—4. Bad Hair Day
  4/5An attempt to alter her striking red hair doesn't quite go to plan.
13. 05:30
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—5. Tribal Customs
  5/6Life in the parish continues. The Bishop has his eye on Belinda - much to her horror.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two
  5/5Jockey Kit Fielding lays a trap to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses.
2. 06:30
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 5. Relish
  5/6Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion.
3. 07:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/5Scandal rocks the Parish Council, but can they keep it off the front pages?
4. 07:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/20Kenneth Horne has an unusual holiday encounter and Hornerama looks at entertainment.
5. 08:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Neil Dudgeon
  2/6Stephen Mangan asks actor Neil Dudgeon to spill guilty secrets in the confessional box.
6. 08:30
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—5. Journey's End at Kelmscott
  5/5Can William Guest come to terms with having to leave the England of his dreams?
7. 08:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—10. Absent Without Leave
  10/10Matthew's past is about to catch up with him when a mystery army sergeant arrives in town.
8. 09:00
  Parish Matters—3. 'Bring back hanging?'
  Parish council v wild crime spree, comedy from somewhere in Ulster near the border.
9. 09:30
  Wild in the Garden—The Biggest Nature Reserve of All
  5/5Chris Baines studies the evidence behind our back garden nature reserves.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Beatitudes - Blessed are the merciful
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sandra Godley.
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Widor's Toccata
  Widor's Toccata is a favourite for married couples to exit the church by in the UK.
12. 10:30
  Hairspray and Harmonies—2. Gotta Win!
  2/2Kit Hesketh-Harvey is back with ladies barbershop chorus Second City Sound in Harrogate.
13. 11:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two
  5/5Jockey Kit Fielding lays a trap to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses.
14. 11:30
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 5. Relish
  5/6Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/5Scandal rocks the Parish Council, but can they keep it off the front pages?
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/20Kenneth Horne has an unusual holiday encounter and Hornerama looks at entertainment.
3. 13:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Neil Dudgeon
  2/6Stephen Mangan asks actor Neil Dudgeon to spill guilty secrets in the confessional box.
4. 13:30
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—5. Journey's End at Kelmscott
  5/5Can William Guest come to terms with having to leave the England of his dreams?
5. 13:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—10. Absent Without Leave
  10/10Matthew's past is about to catch up with him when a mystery army sergeant arrives in town.
6. 14:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 17, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Anna Ptaszynski with Bill Liao, Miriam Margolyes OBE and Chris McCausland.
7. 14:30
  Millport—Series 3, Reinstatement
  1/6Irene arrives on the first ferry of the holiday season. Why is she back?
8. 15:00
  Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery—5. Anne goes to College
  5/5As Anne heads to college, can she really leave her beloved Green Gables behind?
9. 15:30
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—6. A Fish in Sheep's Clothing
  6/6Belinda makes a momentous discovery about Agatha, the Archdeacon’s wife!
10. 16:00
  Soul Music—Widor's Toccata
  Widor's Toccata is a favourite for married couples to exit the church by in the UK.
11. 16:30
  Hairspray and Harmonies—2. Gotta Win!
  2/2Kit Hesketh-Harvey is back with ladies barbershop chorus Second City Sound in Harrogate.
12. 17:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two
  5/5Jockey Kit Fielding lays a trap to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses.
13. 17:30
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 5. Relish
  5/6Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/5Scandal rocks the Parish Council, but can they keep it off the front pages?
2. 18:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/20Kenneth Horne has an unusual holiday encounter and Hornerama looks at entertainment.
3. 19:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Neil Dudgeon
  2/6Stephen Mangan asks actor Neil Dudgeon to spill guilty secrets in the confessional box.
4. 19:30
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—5. Journey's End at Kelmscott
  5/5Can William Guest come to terms with having to leave the England of his dreams?
5. 19:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—10. Absent Without Leave
  10/10Matthew's past is about to catch up with him when a mystery army sergeant arrives in town.
6. 20:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 17, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Anna Ptaszynski with Bill Liao, Miriam Margolyes OBE and Chris McCausland.
7. 20:30
  Millport—Series 3, Reinstatement
  1/6Irene arrives on the first ferry of the holiday season. Why is she back?
8. 21:00
  Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery—5. Anne goes to College
  5/5As Anne heads to college, can she really leave her beloved Green Gables behind?
9. 21:30
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—6. A Fish in Sheep's Clothing
  6/6Belinda makes a momentous discovery about Agatha, the Archdeacon’s wife!
10. 22:00
  Parish Matters—3. 'Bring back hanging?'
  Parish council v wild crime spree, comedy from somewhere in Ulster near the border.
11. 22:30
  Becoming Njambi—Who Am I?
  1/4Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath goes on a challenging journey of self-discovery.
12. 22:45
  Rhys James—Rhys James Is ..., Privileged
  1/4Comedian Rhys James explores different aspects of himself.
13. 23:00
  Vent—Series 3, Stirrings in the Night
  3/6In Ben's mind, Byron offers sweet texts of love. In reality, Mary ponders their marriage.
14. 23:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Olga the ex-tyrant takes on a British post office and why French culture is better.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Widor's Toccata
  Widor's Toccata is a favourite for married couples to exit the church by in the UK.
2. 00:30
  Hairspray and Harmonies—2. Gotta Win!
  2/2Kit Hesketh-Harvey is back with ladies barbershop chorus Second City Sound in Harrogate.
3. 01:00
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 5. Nemesis for Two
  5/5Jockey Kit Fielding lays a trap to foil Henri de Brescou's plan to slaughter more horses.
4. 01:30
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 5. Relish
  5/6Simon's murder probe continues, whilst The Dean sets his sights on promotion.
5. 02:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/5Scandal rocks the Parish Council, but can they keep it off the front pages?
6. 02:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/20Kenneth Horne has an unusual holiday encounter and Hornerama looks at entertainment.
7. 03:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Neil Dudgeon
  2/6Stephen Mangan asks actor Neil Dudgeon to spill guilty secrets in the confessional box.
8. 03:30
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—5. Journey's End at Kelmscott
  5/5Can William Guest come to terms with having to leave the England of his dreams?
9. 03:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—10. Absent Without Leave
  10/10Matthew's past is about to catch up with him when a mystery army sergeant arrives in town.
10. 04:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 17, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Anna Ptaszynski with Bill Liao, Miriam Margolyes OBE and Chris McCausland.
11. 04:30
  Millport—Series 3, Reinstatement
  1/6Irene arrives on the first ferry of the holiday season. Why is she back?
12. 05:00
  Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery—5. Anne goes to College
  5/5As Anne heads to college, can she really leave her beloved Green Gables behind?
13. 05:30
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—6. A Fish in Sheep's Clothing
  6/6Belinda makes a momentous discovery about Agatha, the Archdeacon’s wife!

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