BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 17 November 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  I Was...—Series 5, I Was Frank Sinatra's Unwanted Saxophonist
  Saxophonist Duncan Lamont talks about working with Sinatra and writing TV theme music.
2. 00:30
  The Blonde Women of India
  Exploring the lives of white women married to local Indian men who have made India home.
3. 01:00
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—1. The Man from Meung
  1/6D'Artagnan dices with death in the immortal swashbuckling epic.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 1. Death Sentence
  1/5With a man due to hang, Poirot probes a savage murder.
5. 02:00
  Listen to Les—From 11/01/1981
  Les Dawson presents his own versions of Dallas and Columbo, plus more piano bashing.
6. 02:30
  It Sticks Out Half A Mile—Pilot - Loyal Support
  Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the pilot of the Dad's Army sequel.
7. 03:00
  Cleaning Up—3. Getting Stuck
  3/4Julie and Nobby find themselves in a sticky situation. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.
8. 03:30
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 1. Pre-Stand-Up, Stand-Up
  1/5Sarah Millican describes the life-changing moment she discovered her talent for comedy.
9. 03:45
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—1. St Helena
  1/5Betsy Balcombe was 13 when Napoleon Bonaparte came to live in her garden on St Helena.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 3
  3/16Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley and Hannibal Buress
11. 04:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Close But No Cigar
  5/6PJ dumps Cassie - does this mean that Pete and Cassie will finally get together?
12. 05:00
  Howards End by EM Forster—2. Suspicion and Separation
  2/4A death in the family and a random note sparks suspicion and separation.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—2. A Matter of Life and Death
  2/6D'Artagnan falls in love, while Cardinal Richelieu is plotting.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  2/5Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
3. 07:00
  Comedy Showcase—Takeaway
  Carol's Pizza Parlour’s been revamped. But what about the staff..?
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  6/24Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
5. 08:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
6. 08:30
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 2. I Don't Want Kids
  2/5Comedian Sarah Millican takes an impassioned stance on the subject of having children.
7. 08:45
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—2. Dual
  2/51815, St Helena: Napoleon moves into the Balcombe family's Pavilion.
8. 09:00
  Heresy—Series 13, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Coren Mitchell challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
9. 09:30
  Life Drawing—Julia Langdon meets Martin Rowson
  Political cartoonist Martin Rowson sits down to draw and interview Julia Langdon.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Eternity: The Revelation
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Lyndall Bywater.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Misha Glenny and Anne Marie Huby
  Misha Glenny and Anne-Marie Huby talk good books with Louise Doughty.
12. 10:30
  Sentimental Journey—Jack Vettriano
  Arthur Smith joins artist Jack Vettriano reminiscing as he returns to Fife.
13. 11:00
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—2. A Matter of Life and Death
  2/6D'Artagnan falls in love, while Cardinal Richelieu is plotting.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  2/5Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Comedy Showcase—Takeaway
  Carol's Pizza Parlour’s been revamped. But what about the staff..?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  6/24Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
3. 13:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
4. 13:30
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 2. I Don't Want Kids
  2/5Comedian Sarah Millican takes an impassioned stance on the subject of having children.
5. 13:45
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—2. Dual
  2/51815, St Helena: Napoleon moves into the Balcombe family's Pavilion.
6. 14:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists.
7. 14:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
8. 15:00
  Howards End by EM Forster—3. The Unexpected Guests
  3/4Margaret realises she’s come to love Henry and accepts his proposal.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Misha Glenny and Anne Marie Huby
  Misha Glenny and Anne-Marie Huby talk good books with Louise Doughty.
10. 16:30
  Sentimental Journey—Jack Vettriano
  Arthur Smith joins artist Jack Vettriano reminiscing as he returns to Fife.
11. 17:00
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—2. A Matter of Life and Death
  2/6D'Artagnan falls in love, while Cardinal Richelieu is plotting.
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  2/5Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Comedy Showcase—Takeaway
  Carol's Pizza Parlour’s been revamped. But what about the staff..?
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  6/24Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
3. 19:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
4. 19:30
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 2. I Don't Want Kids
  2/5Comedian Sarah Millican takes an impassioned stance on the subject of having children.
5. 19:45
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—2. Dual
  2/51815, St Helena: Napoleon moves into the Balcombe family's Pavilion.
6. 20:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists.
7. 20:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
8. 21:00
  Howards End by EM Forster—3. The Unexpected Guests
  3/4Margaret realises she’s come to love Henry and accepts his proposal.
9. 22:00
  Heresy—Series 13, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Coren Mitchell challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
10. 22:30
  Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, A Day Trip to Romney Marsh
  4/6Linda and chums head to the coast, letting the train increase the strain. From August 2001
11. 23:00
  The Ape That Got Lucky—Social Development
  2/4Chris Addison explores human evolution.
12. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 11, 1. Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray
  1/6Ed Byrne kicks off Series 11 by interviewing the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Misha Glenny and Anne Marie Huby
  Misha Glenny and Anne-Marie Huby talk good books with Louise Doughty.
2. 00:30
  Sentimental Journey—Jack Vettriano
  Arthur Smith joins artist Jack Vettriano reminiscing as he returns to Fife.
3. 01:00
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—2. A Matter of Life and Death
  2/6D'Artagnan falls in love, while Cardinal Richelieu is plotting.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  2/5Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
5. 02:00
  Comedy Showcase—Takeaway
  Carol's Pizza Parlour’s been revamped. But what about the staff..?
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  6/24Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
7. 03:00
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
8. 03:30
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 2. I Don't Want Kids
  2/5Comedian Sarah Millican takes an impassioned stance on the subject of having children.
9. 03:45
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—2. Dual
  2/51815, St Helena: Napoleon moves into the Balcombe family's Pavilion.
10. 04:00
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists.
11. 04:30
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
12. 05:00
  Howards End by EM Forster—3. The Unexpected Guests
  3/4Margaret realises she’s come to love Henry and accepts his proposal.

Wednesday 18 November 2026