BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 28 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Henry Normal & Bobby Seagull
  Henry Normal and Bobby Seagull discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
2. 00:30
  Words, Words, Words
  Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 2. Concerning Judy Milton
  2/8The debonair sleuth must uncover the link between a rare soundtrack and a murder...
4. 01:30
  Maugham's Eye View—2. The Vessel of Wrath
  2/6An unlikely romance in the Dutch East Indies. With Dirk Bogarde and Anna Massey.
5. 02:00
  Oh Mother!—The Flat
  Beverley is moving out. What about her mum?
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Series 9, Ned's Atomic Dustbin
  10/17Number 10 is keen to secure a nuclear-free rubbish capability, but so is the Kremlin.
7. 03:00
  Jack & Millie—Pilot: Kafka Died at 39
  A phone, a strudel and Kafka combine to make Jack and Millie's day rather complicated.
8. 03:30
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—2. London Town
  2/5Telford moved to London after his apprenticeship, but without success.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 7. The Poem
  7/10Will Vera accept Irene's apology?
10. 04:00
  Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
  2/8The antiques quiz hunts for treasure in Yorkshire.
11. 04:30
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, The Older Man
  5/6Patrick approves of Alison's new boyfriend, but what about the others?
12. 05:00
  The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff—2. The Hunter
  2/4Clues appear to the whereabouts of the missing Eagle.
13. 05:30
  Drama on 4—Talawa Stories: NSA by Charles Entsie
  A clandestine encounter for two Black men sparks unexpected outcomes.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 3. Introducing Pete Roberts
  3/8Paul is threatened with a revolver - and he gets a fresh lead.
2. 06:30
  Maugham's Eye View—3. The Round Dozen
  3/6A bigamist aims to chalk up wife number 12. Dirk Bogarde narrates.
3. 07:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Riot Grrrl!
  2/4The flatmates compete in a writing contest. Stars Tony Slattery.
4. 07:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14The Lad joins Sid’s guided tours company, but what’s the snag?
5. 08:00
  Plum House—Series 1, Peter vs Prynne
  4/6Will Tom's special summer-event be remembered for the right reasons?
6. 08:30
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—3. Masterpiece
  3/5Work begins on Thomas Telford's masterpiece in North Wales.
7. 08:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 8. Homeward Bound
  8/10Confused emails about Lesley fly rapidly between Irene and Vera.
8. 09:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 3. Why Am I British?
  3/4Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about booze, bowler hats and beefeaters.
9. 09:30
  Taking Issue with Shakespeare—3. As You Like It and Town and Country
  3/5Fiona Shaw and Emma Smith discuss town and country and As You Like It.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Honest to God - Honest complaints
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Georgia Clarke.
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—Lines of Duty
  Tim Dunn and Toby Jones tell the story of the whistleblower who saved Britain's railways.
12. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 3. Introducing Pete Roberts
  3/8Paul is threatened with a revolver - and he gets a fresh lead.
13. 11:30
  Maugham's Eye View—3. The Round Dozen
  3/6A bigamist aims to chalk up wife number 12. Dirk Bogarde narrates.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Riot Grrrl!
  2/4The flatmates compete in a writing contest. Stars Tony Slattery.
2. 12:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14The Lad joins Sid’s guided tours company, but what’s the snag?
3. 13:00
  Plum House—Series 1, Peter vs Prynne
  4/6Will Tom's special summer-event be remembered for the right reasons?
4. 13:30
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—3. Masterpiece
  3/5Work begins on Thomas Telford's masterpiece in North Wales.
5. 13:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 8. Homeward Bound
  8/10Confused emails about Lesley fly rapidly between Irene and Vera.
6. 14:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 4. Kingsley Amis
  4/6The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
7. 14:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments
  1/6Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard? Stars Miriam Margolyes.
8. 15:00
  The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff—3. The Lost Eagle
  3/4After finding the lost Eagle, Marcus and Esca must risk everything to retake it.
9. 15:30
  Drama on 4—Talawa Stories: Precious Little Thing by Roberta Livingston
  A humorous, heartfelt exploration of womanhood and the heart-breaking choices women face.
10. 16:00
  Archive on 4—Lines of Duty
  Tim Dunn and Toby Jones tell the story of the whistleblower who saved Britain's railways.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 3. Introducing Pete Roberts
  3/8Paul is threatened with a revolver - and he gets a fresh lead.
12. 17:30
  Maugham's Eye View—3. The Round Dozen
  3/6A bigamist aims to chalk up wife number 12. Dirk Bogarde narrates.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Riot Grrrl!
  2/4The flatmates compete in a writing contest. Stars Tony Slattery.
2. 18:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14The Lad joins Sid’s guided tours company, but what’s the snag?
3. 19:00
  Plum House—Series 1, Peter vs Prynne
  4/6Will Tom's special summer-event be remembered for the right reasons?
4. 19:30
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—3. Masterpiece
  3/5Work begins on Thomas Telford's masterpiece in North Wales.
5. 19:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 8. Homeward Bound
  8/10Confused emails about Lesley fly rapidly between Irene and Vera.
6. 20:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 4. Kingsley Amis
  4/6The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
7. 20:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments
  1/6Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard? Stars Miriam Margolyes.
8. 21:00
  The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff—3. The Lost Eagle
  3/4After finding the lost Eagle, Marcus and Esca must risk everything to retake it.
9. 21:30
  Drama on 4—Talawa Stories: Precious Little Thing by Roberta Livingston
  A humorous, heartfelt exploration of womanhood and the heart-breaking choices women face.
10. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie, 3. Why Am I British?
  3/4Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about booze, bowler hats and beefeaters.
11. 22:30
  A World of Dowie—1. Relationships
  1/4John Dowie sings and jokes his way through the painful topic of relationships.
12. 23:00
  Jamie MacDonald: Life on the Blink—Series 1, Love Is Blind
  4/4Jamie MacDonald recalls being assessed for disability allowance.
13. 23:15
  Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4More one-man sketch comedy show from YouTube's Damien Slash.
14. 23:30
  The Skewer—Series 15, 3. Greenland, Traitors, and Trump
  3/5Greenland, Traitors, and Trump.
15. 23:45
  Holland's Shorts—Episode 3
  3/6Dominic Holland ponders the imponderables...
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Lines of Duty
  Tim Dunn and Toby Jones tell the story of the whistleblower who saved Britain's railways.
2. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 3. Introducing Pete Roberts
  3/8Paul is threatened with a revolver - and he gets a fresh lead.
3. 01:30
  Maugham's Eye View—3. The Round Dozen
  3/6A bigamist aims to chalk up wife number 12. Dirk Bogarde narrates.
4. 02:00
  If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Riot Grrrl!
  2/4The flatmates compete in a writing contest. Stars Tony Slattery.
5. 02:30
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Sid's Mystery Tours
  9/14The Lad joins Sid’s guided tours company, but what’s the snag?
6. 03:00
  Plum House—Series 1, Peter vs Prynne
  4/6Will Tom's special summer-event be remembered for the right reasons?
7. 03:30
  Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—3. Masterpiece
  3/5Work begins on Thomas Telford's masterpiece in North Wales.
8. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 8. Homeward Bound
  8/10Confused emails about Lesley fly rapidly between Irene and Vera.
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 3, 4. Kingsley Amis
  4/6The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
10. 04:30
  Alison and Maud—Series 1, Fishing for Compliments
  1/6Is there something fishy about accountant Bernard? Stars Miriam Margolyes.
11. 05:00
  The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff—3. The Lost Eagle
  3/4After finding the lost Eagle, Marcus and Esca must risk everything to retake it.
12. 05:30
  Drama on 4—Talawa Stories: Precious Little Thing by Roberta Livingston
  A humorous, heartfelt exploration of womanhood and the heart-breaking choices women face.

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