BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 29 September 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Fame in the Family—Paul Stewart
  Paul Stewart talks about life with his father, racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart.
2. 00:30
  Paint It Black
  Archers actress Felicity Finch accompanies cave artists as they seek to paint underground
3. 01:00
  The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—1. The Journey to Arabia
  1/6A newspaper article and a client send young English lawyer George Grant on a mystery trip.
4. 01:30
  Crown Papers—6. Summer, 1937
  6/6Jenny discovers the answer to a four-year mystery but looks set to lose everything.
5. 02:00
  Chambers—Series 1, The Cab Rank Rule
  3/5After extolling high standards at the bar, Fuller-Carp is embarrassed over animal rights.
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Cricket Match
  20/26Mainwaring goes into bat when the platoon are challenged to play the wardens.
7. 03:00
  Plum House—Series 2, Thief Encounter
  2/6Peter and Julian engage a crooked connection to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact.
8. 03:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, 6. A New Girlfriend
  6/10Adrian attends an art exhibition in London with his new love, Daisy.
9. 03:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—1. Beginnings
  1/10The 18th-century gentleman tries to tell his tragi-comic story.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 2
  2/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth and Alun Cochrane
11. 04:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6The sports agent's snooker playing client has developed an unfortunate phobia.
12. 05:00
  The Unrest Cure by Saki
  James Huddle and his sister get a shock when a Prince involves them in a deadly plot.
13. 05:30
  Nan Woodhouse—Happy Returns
  Ann must battle conflicting emotions when she visits her estranged father.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—2. Bahrain-Sharjah-Dubai
  2/6George Grant is the English lawyer on an Arabian adventure in search of a missing client.
2. 06:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
3. 07:00
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
  Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
5. 08:00
  Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Car
  3/4Determined to pass her driving test, Charlotte enlists the help of Lillian.
6. 08:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, 7. The March in London
  7/10Adrian goes on an anti-war march in London with Daisy - and keeps his views to himself.
7. 08:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—2. Birth
  2/10Tristram tries to recount the tale of his birth but keeps getting distracted.
8. 09:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E1: Why don't men wear sunscreen?
  1/4Geoff examines modern masculinity. This week, why don’t men wear sunscreen?
9. 09:30
  Oliver Burkeman Is Busy—Fetishising Busyness
  2/5Oliver Burkeman asks if we are talking ourselves into feeling overwhelmed with busyness.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—PEACE - Swords into ploughshares
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Laura Darrall.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Sir Jeremy Isaacs and Professor Mary Douglas
  Jeremy Isaacs and Mary Douglas discuss Laurence Sterne, RL Stevenson and Barbara Reynolds.
12. 10:30
  Pinewood
  John Huntley traces the history of one of Britain’s most iconic centres of film making.
13. 11:00
  The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—2. Bahrain-Sharjah-Dubai
  2/6George Grant is the English lawyer on an Arabian adventure in search of a missing client.
14. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
  Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
3. 13:00
  Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Car
  3/4Determined to pass her driving test, Charlotte enlists the help of Lillian.
4. 13:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, 7. The March in London
  7/10Adrian goes on an anti-war march in London with Daisy - and keeps his views to himself.
5. 13:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—2. Birth
  2/10Tristram tries to recount the tale of his birth but keeps getting distracted.
6. 14:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
7. 14:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Mother
  2/6Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors to Monty Python fans.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Road to Heaven by Lettie Precious
  A young person’s life is forever changed after they read a genderless love story.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Sir Jeremy Isaacs and Professor Mary Douglas
  Jeremy Isaacs and Mary Douglas discuss Laurence Sterne, RL Stevenson and Barbara Reynolds.
10. 16:30
  Pinewood
  John Huntley traces the history of one of Britain’s most iconic centres of film making.
11. 17:00
  The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—2. Bahrain-Sharjah-Dubai
  2/6George Grant is the English lawyer on an Arabian adventure in search of a missing client.
12. 17:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
  Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
3. 19:00
  Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Car
  3/4Determined to pass her driving test, Charlotte enlists the help of Lillian.
4. 19:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, 7. The March in London
  7/10Adrian goes on an anti-war march in London with Daisy - and keeps his views to himself.
5. 19:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—2. Birth
  2/10Tristram tries to recount the tale of his birth but keeps getting distracted.
6. 20:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
7. 20:30
  Top Girls by Caryl Churchill
  Marlene celebrates a top promotion with a dinner. But what’s her price for success?
8. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E1: Why don't men wear sunscreen?
  1/4Geoff examines modern masculinity. This week, why don’t men wear sunscreen?
9. 22:30
  Innes Own World—Episode 1
  1/4Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation.
10. 23:00
  Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, China
  5/6Country music legend Tina C tries save the world from its financial mess by visiting China
11. 23:15
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Lorna's Holiday
  1/6Lorna may be on holiday but why won't she speak? Stars Lesley Sharp.
12. 23:30
  Hair in the Gate—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/3The team explores the phenomenon of chart-topping religious music.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Sir Jeremy Isaacs and Professor Mary Douglas
  Jeremy Isaacs and Mary Douglas discuss Laurence Sterne, RL Stevenson and Barbara Reynolds.
2. 00:30
  Pinewood
  John Huntley traces the history of one of Britain’s most iconic centres of film making.
3. 01:00
  The Doomed Oasis, by Hammond Innes—2. Bahrain-Sharjah-Dubai
  2/6George Grant is the English lawyer on an Arabian adventure in search of a missing client.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, 1. The Fergusons
  1/8After meeting Richard Ferguson's parents on a plane, the sleuth investigates his murder.
5. 02:00
  Rent—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System
  Captain Seagoon investigates a mustard-and-cress-flavoured mystery at Clapham Junction.
7. 03:00
  Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Car
  3/4Determined to pass her driving test, Charlotte enlists the help of Lillian.
8. 03:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, 7. The March in London
  7/10Adrian goes on an anti-war march in London with Daisy - and keeps his views to himself.
9. 03:45
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne—2. Birth
  2/10Tristram tries to recount the tale of his birth but keeps getting distracted.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
11. 04:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Mother
  2/6Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors to Monty Python fans.
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—Road to Heaven by Lettie Precious
  A young person’s life is forever changed after they read a genderless love story.

Wednesday 30 September 2026