BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 23 July 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—Annie Nightingale's Age of Irreverence
  
  Annie Nightingale explores the links between new music and comedy during the 1960s.
2. 01:00
  
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 3. Hostile Intelligence
  
  3/5 Danielle faces a terrifying ordeal while Princess Casilla must deal with another shock.
3. 01:30
  
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 3. Death
  
  3/6 A Cambridge college student is found hanged, but was it suicide - or murder?
4. 02:00
  
  After Henry—Series 2, Bedside Manners
  
  4/8 Sarah is in hospital battling with visits from her mother and daughter.
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Chef That Died of Shame
  
  6/12 Hancock's regular cast play different characters in the rise-and-fall of a pie-stall cook.
6. 03:00
  
  Bridget Christie: Mortal—Birth
  
  1/4 Collection of lockdown recordings pondering questions around birth.
7. 03:30
  
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—3. The Road to Bloomsbury
  
  3/5 William Guest struggles to come to terms with the twenty-first century utopian London
8. 03:45
  
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—8. Mister Showbusiness
  
  8/10 Will starstruck 16-year-old Joyce escape the clutches of seedy talent show host Larry?
9. 04:00
  
  The Write Stuff—Series 5, Philip Larkin
  
  5/6 James Walton's literary quiz with special guest Stephen Fry. From May 2002.
10. 04:30
  
  Bristow—Series 3, Chapter and Verse
  
  3/4 As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.
11. 05:00
  
  Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery—3. A Kindred Spirit
  
  3/5 A new teacher arrives in town and Anne gets cooking.
12. 05:30
  
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—4. The Prime of Life
  
  4/6 Mr Mold has a surprising proposition for Harriet.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  
  4/5 Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
2. 06:30
  
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 4. Sidetracked
  
  4/6 Simon is not convinced over a student's murder confession, but he's soon sidetracked.
3. 07:00
  
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Risk Capital
  
  1/4 Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers.
4. 07:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 9
  
  9/9 The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.
5. 08:00
  
  Believe It!—Series 6, Stuff
  
  2/4 Richard Wilson decides it's time to declutter his life.
6. 08:30
  
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—4. Boats on the Thames
  
  4/5 William Guest, transported from 1890, explores how England became the utopia of his dreams
7. 08:45
  
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker
  
  9/10 A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's, and Matthew is sent to find out what is going on
8. 09:00
  
  P.O.V.—Series 2, S2 E5: A Friendly Reshuffle
  
  5/6 The internet's funniest video comedians, reshuffled into brilliant audio sketches.
9. 09:30
  
  Wild in the Garden—Pools Winners
  
  4/5 Chris Baines dips into the haven for frogs and toads in his back garden.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Beatitudes - Blessed are those who hunger
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Richard Carter.
11. 10:00
  
  Great Lives—Rob Rinder on Jessica Mitford
  
  Aristocrat turned civil rights activist Jessica Mitford is championed by Robert Rinder.
12. 10:30
  
  Hairspray and Harmonies—1. Gotta Sing!
  
  1/2 Kit Hesketh-Harvey follows the ladies barbershop chorus Second City Sound.
13. 11:00
  
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  
  4/5 Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
14. 11:30
  
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 4. Sidetracked
  
  4/6 Simon is not convinced over a student's murder confession, but he's soon sidetracked.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Risk Capital
  
  1/4 Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers.
2. 12:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 9
  
  9/9 The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.
3. 13:00
  
  Believe It!—Series 6, Stuff
  
  2/4 Richard Wilson decides it's time to declutter his life.
4. 13:30
  
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—4. Boats on the Thames
  
  4/5 William Guest, transported from 1890, explores how England became the utopia of his dreams
5. 13:45
  
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker
  
  9/10 A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's, and Matthew is sent to find out what is going on
6. 14:00
  
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
  
  2/4 Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
7. 14:30
  
  The Change—Series 1, Birth of the Blues
  
  3/6 Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops.
8. 15:00
  
  Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery—4. Bad Hair Day
  
  4/5 An attempt to alter her striking red hair doesn't quite go to plan.
9. 15:30
  
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—5. Tribal Customs
  
  5/6 Life in the parish continues. The Bishop has his eye on Belinda - much to her horror.
10. 16:00
  
  Great Lives—Rob Rinder on Jessica Mitford
  
  Aristocrat turned civil rights activist Jessica Mitford is championed by Robert Rinder.
11. 16:30
  
  Hairspray and Harmonies—1. Gotta Sing!
  
  1/2 Kit Hesketh-Harvey follows the ladies barbershop chorus Second City Sound.
12. 17:00
  
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  
  4/5 Prince Litsi faces terror at the top of the old stand at Bradbury race course.
13. 17:30
  
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 4. Sidetracked
  
  4/6 Simon is not convinced over a student's murder confession, but he's soon sidetracked.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Risk Capital
  
  1/4 Amateur philosopher Julius Hutch's plan for 'pottering' in retirement hits the buffers.
2. 18:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 9
  
  9/9 The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.
3. 19:00
  
  Believe It!—Series 6, Stuff
  
  2/4 Richard Wilson decides it's time to declutter his life.
4. 19:30
  
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—4. Boats on the Thames
  
  4/5 William Guest, transported from 1890, explores how England became the utopia of his dreams
5. 19:45
  
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—9. The Holiday-Maker
  
  9/10 A mysterious guest is staying at Theda's, and Matthew is sent to find out what is going on
6. 20:00
  
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
  
  2/4 Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
7. 20:30
  
  The Change—Series 1, Birth of the Blues
  
  3/6 Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops.
8. 21:00
  
  Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery—4. Bad Hair Day
  
  4/5 An attempt to alter her striking red hair doesn't quite go to plan.
9. 21:30
  
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—5. Tribal Customs
  
  5/6 Life in the parish continues. The Bishop has his eye on Belinda - much to her horror.
10. 22:00
  
  P.O.V.—Series 2, S2 E5: A Friendly Reshuffle
  
  5/6 The internet's funniest video comedians, reshuffled into brilliant audio sketches.
11. 22:30
  
  1966 and All That—The 1940s
  
  2/4 Big Mac is the prime minister. You've never had it so long!
12. 22:55
  
  The Comedy Club Interviews—David Arnold 4/4
  
  Paul Garner chats again to composer David Arnold about his comedy credentials.
13. 23:00
  
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #96 - Community Disservice
  
  1/4 Joanna Lumley guest stars in an investigation into multiple thefts at a community centre.
14. 23:30
  
  Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 3
  
  3/4 Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
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Late
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!
  
  1/2 Kit Hesketh-Harvey follows the ladies barbershop chorus Second City Sound.
3. 01:00
  
  Dick Francis—Bolt, 4. The Killing Game
  
  4/5 Prince 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
  
  4/6 Simon is not convinced over a student's murder confession, but he's soon sidetracked.
5. 02:00
  
  Capital Gains—Series 1, Risk Capital
  
  1/4 Amateur 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
  
  9/9 The BBC's secrets are revealed in Auntie's own story.
7. 03:00
  
  Believe It!—Series 6, Stuff
  
  2/4 Richard Wilson decides it's time to declutter his life.
8. 03:30
  
  News from Nowhere by William Morris—4. Boats on the Thames
  
  4/5 William 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
  
  9/10 A 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
  
  2/4 Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
11. 04:30
  
  The Change—Series 1, Birth of the Blues
  
  3/6 Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops.
12. 05:00
  
  Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery—4. Bad Hair Day
  
  4/5 An 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
  
  5/6 Life in the parish continues. The Bishop has his eye on Belinda - much to her horror.

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