BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 29 July 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Jane Hill & Derek Owusu
  Jane Hill and Derek Owusu talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.
2. 00:30
  A Fork in the Road
  The tale of a farmer's home marooned in the middle of the M62.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 2. To Catch a Thief
  2/6A series of jewel robberies have been carried out, but for once Raffles is not the culprit
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Deadly Habit, 1. The Monastery
  1/4The actor-cum-amateur sleuth follows the trail of a monastic murderer.
5. 02:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Skeleton in the Cupboard
  3/8Jim Hacker gets the better of Sir Humphrey over a crisis in Derbyshire.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Albert Memorial
  14/14Neddie converts the famous London landmark into a spaceship.
7. 03:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Speeding
  6/6Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore tackles driving fast.
8. 03:30
  Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital—2. Caribbean steel pan
  2/5Lloyd Bradley explores steel pan, a Caribbean import into London's soundtrack.
9. 03:45
  Small Island by Andrea Levy—2. Hurricane
  2/15A hurricane in Jamaica exposes a secret and devastates Hortense Roberts.
10. 04:00
  Hoax!—From 07/09/1993
  Can Bernard Cribbins, Dulcie Gray and Anthony Shaffer hoax Tim Brooke-Taylor?
11. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Nigel and Michael are brothers who share everything - home, work and acute neuroses.
12. 05:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 2, The Chief Justice Of Beauty
  1/4Precious worries about her fiancé. Stars Claire Benedict.
13. 05:45
  The Phoenix and the Carpet by E Nesbit—2. Revenge
  2/5The children plan their revenge...
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Deadly Habit, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as the loveably louche actor cum amateur sleuth.
3. 07:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten
  5/8Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  The Lad dreams he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
5. 08:00
  Bridget Christie: Mortal—Life
  2/4Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at life.
6. 08:30
  Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital—3. Afro-rock
  3/5Lloyd Bradley charts the arrival of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound with African roots.
7. 08:45
  Small Island by Andrea Levy—3. Missing
  3/15As Jamaicans travel to England to join the war effort, news arrives about Michael.
8. 09:00
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Series 1, 6. Mike Bubbins & Sian Lloyd
  6/6In Cardiff, Mike Bubbins and Sian Lloyd tell Ivo Graham about their biggest obsessions.
9. 09:30
  Time of My Life—The Motor Trade
  3/5Retired motor trade professionals discuss living in a retirement home together.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Beatitudes - Blessed are those who are persecuted
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Bishop David Walker.
11. 10:00
  The Documentary—British Music's Caribbean Roots
  The colourful roots of how British black music has entered the mainstream.
12. 10:50
  The First Black Music Station in Europe
  Reflections on the launch and impact of Europe’s first black music station in 1981.
13. 11:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Deadly Habit, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as the loveably louche actor cum amateur sleuth.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten
  5/8Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.
2. 12:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  The Lad dreams he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
3. 13:00
  Bridget Christie: Mortal—Life
  2/4Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at life.
4. 13:30
  Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital—3. Afro-rock
  3/5Lloyd Bradley charts the arrival of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound with African roots.
5. 13:45
  Small Island by Andrea Levy—3. Missing
  3/15As Jamaicans travel to England to join the war effort, news arrives about Michael.
6. 14:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 5, PG Wodehouse
  6/6James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is PG Wodehouse. From 2002.
7. 14:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Repaying Mr Piper
  4/4The clerk sets out to prove he's surrounded by incompetents.
8. 15:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 2, The Confession
  2/4Precious Ramotswe must find women wronged in the past by her client.
9. 15:45
  The Phoenix and the Carpet by E Nesbit—3. Wishing...
  3/5The children plan a kind action using the magic carpet...
10. 16:00
  The Documentary—British Music's Caribbean Roots
  The colourful roots of how British black music has entered the mainstream.
11. 16:50
  The First Black Music Station in Europe
  Reflections on the launch and impact of Europe’s first black music station in 1981.
12. 17:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
13. 17:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Deadly Habit, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as the loveably louche actor cum amateur sleuth.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten
  5/8Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.
2. 18:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  The Lad dreams he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
3. 19:00
  Bridget Christie: Mortal—Life
  2/4Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at life.
4. 19:30
  Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital—3. Afro-rock
  3/5Lloyd Bradley charts the arrival of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound with African roots.
5. 19:45
  Small Island by Andrea Levy—3. Missing
  3/15As Jamaicans travel to England to join the war effort, news arrives about Michael.
6. 20:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 5, PG Wodehouse
  6/6James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is PG Wodehouse. From 2002.
7. 20:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Repaying Mr Piper
  4/4The clerk sets out to prove he's surrounded by incompetents.
8. 21:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 2, The Confession
  2/4Precious Ramotswe must find women wronged in the past by her client.
9. 21:45
  The Phoenix and the Carpet by E Nesbit—3. Wishing...
  3/5The children plan a kind action using the magic carpet...
10. 22:00
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Series 1, 6. Mike Bubbins & Sian Lloyd
  6/6In Cardiff, Mike Bubbins and Sian Lloyd tell Ivo Graham about their biggest obsessions.
11. 22:30
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Fans
  1/4The comedian begins his journey through the world of pop by asking why stars need fans.
12. 23:00
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Night, Episode 3
  3/4Loyalties are split for our hero, as a billionaire plans to demolish his home ground.
13. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Beethoven's 15th Symphony and Mr Makesalotofmistakes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Documentary—British Music's Caribbean Roots
  The colourful roots of how British black music has entered the mainstream.
2. 00:50
  The First Black Music Station in Europe
  Reflections on the launch and impact of Europe’s first black music station in 1981.
3. 01:00
  Raffles—Series 3, 3. An Old Flame
  3/6The gentleman thief has many adversaries, but none as formidable as Jacques Saillaid.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Deadly Habit, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as the loveably louche actor cum amateur sleuth.
5. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Kitten
  5/8Sarah and her mother disagree over house tidiness, until a visitor arrives.
6. 02:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
  The Lad dreams he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
7. 03:00
  Bridget Christie: Mortal—Life
  2/4Comedian Bridget Christie contemplates mortality and takes a look at life.
8. 03:30
  Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital—3. Afro-rock
  3/5Lloyd Bradley charts the arrival of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound with African roots.
9. 03:45
  Small Island by Andrea Levy—3. Missing
  3/15As Jamaicans travel to England to join the war effort, news arrives about Michael.
10. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 5, PG Wodehouse
  6/6James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is PG Wodehouse. From 2002.
11. 04:30
  Bristow—Series 3, Repaying Mr Piper
  4/4The clerk sets out to prove he's surrounded by incompetents.
12. 05:00
  The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—Series 2, The Confession
  2/4Precious Ramotswe must find women wronged in the past by her client.
13. 05:45
  The Phoenix and the Carpet by E Nesbit—3. Wishing...
  3/5The children plan a kind action using the magic carpet...

Thursday 30 July 2026