BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 9 July 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—The American Art Tapes
  
  A unique insight into the vibrant art scene of mid-1960s America.
2. 01:00
  
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Dancing Men
  
  3/7 A child's scribble brings tragedy to a family.
3. 01:45
  
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—3. American Reporters Arrive
  
  3/10 American reporters arrive from France.
4. 02:00
  
  After Henry—Series 2, The Romantic Approach
  
  2/8 Clare's been dumped, Eleanor finds a friend and Sarah is listening.
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, A Visit to Swansea
  
  4/12 Can the Lad find Harry Secombe to thank him?
6. 03:00
  
  Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Cheesy Strings
  
  3/4 An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.
7. 03:30
  
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—3. Let's Dance - 1986
  
  3/5 In 1985, Tina covers the latest on Charles and Diana and all the reactions to it.
8. 03:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—13. An Old Flame
  
  13/15 After the tragedy, Neely gets agitated and Anne gets a surprise visitor.
9. 04:00
  
  The Write Stuff—Series 5, Virginia Woolf
  
  3/6 Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb compete on the literary quiz.
10. 04:30
  
  The Odyssey by Homer—1. Marked Men
  
  1/3 Can Trojan War hero Odysseus return home before his wife is forced to marry again?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Solitary Cyclist
  
  4/7 Why is a music teacher followed whenever she leaves the house?
2. 06:45
  
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—4. Annie
  
  4/10 Annie Asra arrives for her first day at BBC Broadcasting House.
3. 07:00
  
  Boogie Up the River—Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar
  
  5/6 Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers.
4. 07:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 7
  
  7/9 London bus gospel, and a visit to Nibbling-on-the-Bone.
5. 08:00
  
  Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Morals
  
  4/4 Super-sharp Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
6. 08:30
  
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—4. Quantum Leap - 1988
  
  4/5 Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast.
7. 08:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—14. The Takeover
  
  14/15 Anne still has feelings for Lyon, despite being engaged.
8. 09:00
  
  P.O.V.—Series 2, S2 E3: Now, Wash Your Hands
  
  3/6 Please wash your hands after hearing these sketches from the internet's best comedians.
9. 09:30
  
  Eat Your Garden—Bedfordshire
  
  4/5 Wiz enjoys a colourful lunch of edible flowers.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—The Power of Story - Creation stories
  
  Fantasy writer Luke Aylen explores Genesis and creation’s bond
11. 10:00
  
  Great Lives—Dave Allen chosen by Adil Ray
  
  Irish Comic Dave Allen is chosen by actor and comedian Adil Ray. Matthew Parris presents
12. 10:30
  
  JD Salinger: Made in England
  
  How 3 months in rural Devon influenced one of the greatest chroniclers of urban New York
13. 11:00
  
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Solitary Cyclist
  
  4/7 Why is a music teacher followed whenever she leaves the house?
14. 11:45
  
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—4. Annie
  
  4/10 Annie Asra arrives for her first day at BBC Broadcasting House.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Boogie Up the River—Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar
  
  5/6 Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers.
2. 12:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 7
  
  7/9 London bus gospel, and a visit to Nibbling-on-the-Bone.
3. 13:00
  
  Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Morals
  
  4/4 Super-sharp Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
4. 13:30
  
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—4. Quantum Leap - 1988
  
  4/5 Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast.
5. 13:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—14. The Takeover
  
  14/15 Anne still has feelings for Lyon, despite being engaged.
6. 14:00
  
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons, Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker.
7. 14:30
  
  The Odyssey by Homer—2. Wanderings
  
  2/3 Can Trojan War hero Odysseus overcome terrible obstacles and return home?
8. 16:00
  
  Great Lives—Dave Allen chosen by Adil Ray
  
  Irish Comic Dave Allen is chosen by actor and comedian Adil Ray. Matthew Parris presents
9. 16:30
  
  JD Salinger: Made in England
  
  How 3 months in rural Devon influenced one of the greatest chroniclers of urban New York
10. 17:00
  
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Solitary Cyclist
  
  4/7 Why is a music teacher followed whenever she leaves the house?
11. 17:45
  
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—4. Annie
  
  4/10 Annie Asra arrives for her first day at BBC Broadcasting House.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Boogie Up the River—Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar
  
  5/6 Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers.
2. 18:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 7
  
  7/9 London bus gospel, and a visit to Nibbling-on-the-Bone.
3. 19:00
  
  Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Morals
  
  4/4 Super-sharp Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
4. 19:30
  
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—4. Quantum Leap - 1988
  
  4/5 Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast.
5. 19:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—14. The Takeover
  
  14/15 Anne still has feelings for Lyon, despite being engaged.
6. 20:00
  
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons, Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker.
7. 20:30
  
  The Odyssey by Homer—2. Wanderings
  
  2/3 Can Trojan War hero Odysseus overcome terrible obstacles and return home?
8. 22:00
  
  P.O.V.—Series 2, S2 E3: Now, Wash Your Hands
  
  3/6 Please wash your hands after hearing these sketches from the internet's best comedians.
9. 22:30
  
  What On Earth? With Count Binface
  
  The space politician invades the BBC to learn about Earth and how to conquer it.
10. 23:00
  
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3
  
  3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.
11. 23:30
  
  Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 1
  
  1/4 More sketches with overblown, melodramatic scenes from modern life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—Dave Allen chosen by Adil Ray
  
  Irish Comic Dave Allen is chosen by actor and comedian Adil Ray. Matthew Parris presents
2. 00:30
  
  JD Salinger: Made in England
  
  How 3 months in rural Devon influenced one of the greatest chroniclers of urban New York
3. 01:00
  
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 1, The Solitary Cyclist
  
  4/7 Why is a music teacher followed whenever she leaves the house?
4. 01:45
  
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—4. Annie
  
  4/10 Annie Asra arrives for her first day at BBC Broadcasting House.
5. 02:00
  
  Boogie Up the River—Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar
  
  5/6 Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers.
6. 02:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 7
  
  7/9 London bus gospel, and a visit to Nibbling-on-the-Bone.
7. 03:00
  
  Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Morals
  
  4/4 Super-sharp Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
8. 03:30
  
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—4. Quantum Leap - 1988
  
  4/5 Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast.
9. 03:45
  
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—14. The Takeover
  
  14/15 Anne still has feelings for Lyon, despite being engaged.
10. 04:00
  
  Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Moral and ethical posers for Zoe Lyons, Phill Jupitus, Simon Garfield and Humphrey Ker.
11. 04:30
  
  The Odyssey by Homer—2. Wanderings
  
  2/3 Can Trojan War hero Odysseus overcome terrible obstacles and return home?

Friday 10 July 2026