BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 13 June 2026

Early

1. 00:00

   Soul Music—Nessun Dorma

   Stories of what this powerful Puccini aria means to people from around the world.

2. 00:30

   Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats - Benny Goodman

   Ken Clarke MP explores the life and music of Benny Goodman with Pete Long.

3. 01:00

   Trueman and Riley—Series 3, 5. Home Truths

   5/5The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block.

4. 01:30

   Peeler—6. Breaking Point

   6/6As Quin enjoys freedom, Maria is pushed to breaking point. With Mick Ford and James Booth.

5. 02:00

   Flying the Flag—Series 3, A Loss of Marbles

   3/6Britain's ambassador faces demands from the Republic for the return of its heritage.

6. 02:30

   Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later

   3/8The tax inspector catches up with Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.

7. 03:00

   Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Malvern

   2/6Mark Steel visits the town of Malvern in Worcestershire.

8. 03:30

   Two Lives by Vikram Seth—5. Endings

   5/5Shanti Uncle is ailing, leaving the author to decipher some remaining details of his life.

9. 03:45

   The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 5. The Decision

   5/5Bruce makes a big decision.

10. 04:00

    The Personality Test—Series 3, Janet Street-Porter

    1/6Broadcaster and writer Janet Street-Porter quizzes a panel about herself.

11. 04:30

    Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 3

    3/6Vera's eavesdropping days are threatened by the Irish town's new automatic exchange.

12. 05:00

    The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—4. Phineas Finn

    4/12Phineas triumphs in Parliament, but his romantic ambitions falter.