BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 October 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Fame in the Family—Dominic Bradbury
  Penny Junor in conversation with Dominic Bradbury - son of Sir Malcolm.
2. 00:30
  Marginalia
  Simon Armitage travels to the edge of the page to explore marginalia.
3. 01:00
  Henri Castang - Not as Far as Velma—6. Tipping the Black Spot
  6/6Although officially off the case, Castang still has a role to play.
4. 01:30
  The Sand Leopard—1. The Charter
  1/8Geth Straker gets an offer to search for sunken Italian gold bullion.
5. 02:00
  Listen to Les—From 07/12/1980
  Les Dawson presents Dallas UK,and a piano sing-along.
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Captain's Car
  23/26When a French general visits, there is a mighty platoon motoring mix-up.
7. 03:00
  Plum House—Series 2, Hot Quiz
  5/6In the latest attempt to raise money for the museum, Tom organises a pub quiz.
8. 03:30
  The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—1. A Second Chance
  1/10A story of opportunity and good intentions.
9. 03:45
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—1. First Stirrings
  1/5The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 5
  5/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Gyles Brandreth and Graham Norton.
11. 04:30
  A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Watchers
  1/6Cassie insists she's fine since Pete moved to the US. But is she really?
12. 05:00
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  One Chord Wonders by Frank Cottrell Boyce—Parallel Lines
  1/5An invitation to a 1977 gig reunion rekindles some memories.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 1. The Return
  1/7Back from overseas, George Smiley discovers all is not well inside the 'Circus'.
2. 06:30
  The Sand Leopard—2. Through The Ditch
  2/8Are the two new crew members of the Peregrine what they seem?
3. 07:00
  Comedy Showcase—Relax!
  A pompous health farm manager tries to impress the new owner.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd meatloaf discovery sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
5. 08:00
  Relativity—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Margaret and Ken invite the family to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary
6. 08:30
  The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—2. Apprenticeship
  2/10A story of opportunity and good intentions.
7. 08:45
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
  2/5Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
8. 09:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E4: How men deal with pregnancy
  4/4Modern masculinity. How do men deal with pregnancy?
9. 09:30
  An Almanac for Anxiety: In Search of a Calmer Mind—2. Wood
  Exploring how wood can improve mental wellbeing.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Community - Love in Action
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Georgia Clarke.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Shami Chakrabarti and Monica Ali
  Monica Ali and Shami Chakrabarti talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 10:30
  Miss Simpson's Children
  How one woman offered refuge to leading intellectuals fleeing Nazis.
13. 11:00
  John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 1. The Return
  1/7Back from overseas, George Smiley discovers all is not well inside the 'Circus'.
14. 11:30
  The Sand Leopard—2. Through The Ditch
  2/8Are the two new crew members of the Peregrine what they seem?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Comedy Showcase—Relax!
  A pompous health farm manager tries to impress the new owner.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd meatloaf discovery sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
3. 13:00
  Relativity—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Margaret and Ken invite the family to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary
4. 13:30
  The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—2. Apprenticeship
  2/10A story of opportunity and good intentions.
5. 13:45
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
  2/5Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
6. 14:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
7. 14:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Gardening
  4/6Ronnie has a devious idea to get Nick's ex-girlfriend back.
8. 15:00
  One Chord Wonders by Frank Cottrell Boyce—Blitzkrieg Bop
  2/5Former fanzine scribbler Mo Motormouth is keen to boost her radio career.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Shami Chakrabarti and Monica Ali
  Monica Ali and Shami Chakrabarti talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
10. 16:30
  Miss Simpson's Children
  How one woman offered refuge to leading intellectuals fleeing Nazis.
11. 17:00
  John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 1. The Return
  1/7Back from overseas, George Smiley discovers all is not well inside the 'Circus'.
12. 17:30
  The Sand Leopard—2. Through The Ditch
  2/8Are the two new crew members of the Peregrine what they seem?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Comedy Showcase—Relax!
  A pompous health farm manager tries to impress the new owner.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd meatloaf discovery sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
3. 19:00
  Relativity—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Margaret and Ken invite the family to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary
4. 19:30
  The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—2. Apprenticeship
  2/10A story of opportunity and good intentions.
5. 19:45
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
  2/5Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
6. 20:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
7. 20:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Gardening
  4/6Ronnie has a devious idea to get Nick's ex-girlfriend back.
8. 21:00
  One Chord Wonders by Frank Cottrell Boyce—Blitzkrieg Bop
  2/5Former fanzine scribbler Mo Motormouth is keen to boost her radio career.
9. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1, S1 E4: How men deal with pregnancy
  4/4Modern masculinity. How do men deal with pregnancy?
10. 22:30
  Innes Own World—Episode 4
  4/4Neil Innes performs jingles for products you never knew you needed.
11. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Nick Helm 3/3
  Tonight, Athena Kugblenu concludes her chat with comedian, actor and music maker Nick Helm
12. 23:00
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Funny, factually-accurate look at space travel and explosive nuclear propulsion.
13. 23:15
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Points
  4/6Gail takes her husband's car on a surprising journey. Stars Sarah Hadland.
14. 23:30
  The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Predicting the future and sequin waste.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Shami Chakrabarti and Monica Ali
  Monica Ali and Shami Chakrabarti talk good books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  Miss Simpson's Children
  How one woman offered refuge to leading intellectuals fleeing Nazis.
3. 01:00
  John le Carré—Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, 1. The Return
  1/7Back from overseas, George Smiley discovers all is not well inside the 'Circus'.
4. 01:30
  The Sand Leopard—2. Through The Ditch
  2/8Are the two new crew members of the Peregrine what they seem?
5. 02:00
  Comedy Showcase—Relax!
  A pompous health farm manager tries to impress the new owner.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Lost Gold Mine (of Charlotte)
  2/24Neddie's odd meatloaf discovery sparks a trip to America to make his fortune.
7. 03:00
  Relativity—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Margaret and Ken invite the family to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary
8. 03:30
  The Young Accomplice by Benjamin Wood—2. Apprenticeship
  2/10A story of opportunity and good intentions.
9. 03:45
  A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
  2/5Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
10. 04:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
11. 04:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Gardening
  4/6Ronnie has a devious idea to get Nick's ex-girlfriend back.
12. 05:00
  One Chord Wonders by Frank Cottrell Boyce—Blitzkrieg Bop
  2/5Former fanzine scribbler Mo Motormouth is keen to boost her radio career.