BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 20 February 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Tom Allen on Kenneth Williams
  Comedian Tom Allen chooses the entertainer Kenneth Williams.
2. 00:30
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 1. Knowledge
  Anindita explores the 'Renaissance' that came about through printing in India.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 4. Sherry at The Ritz
  4/5The murder suspects are probed, as Poirot issues an invitation.
4. 01:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 4. Danger
  4/6Dona fears for her beloved pirate's safety
5. 02:00
  A Whole New Ball Game—Series 2, Brief Encounter
  3/6A new English teacher leaves Robert's mum in a quandary.
6. 02:30
  Give Or Take—8. Happy Ever After..?
  8/8Sam decides to hand in his notice at the bank.
7. 03:00
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, London to Hereford
  2/5Alexei Sayle travels from London to Hereford, talking to strangers on his train.
8. 03:30
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—4. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  4/5Susie reflects on the notion of fandom and visits a Judy museum.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 4. Operation
  4/5Vera is at the vet's having her hip sorted out. Irene is musing big-time.
10. 04:00
  Foul Play—Series 3, Oh Yes She Is Dead!
  3/6Susan Moody and Simon Shaw tackle a pantomime murder in Simon Brett's murder quiz.
11. 04:30
  HR—Series 2, Consulting
  6/6After nursing Peter's retirement blues, Sam is wary over a job opportunity.
12. 05:00
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—2. Purgatorio
  2/3Dante and Virgil encounter numerous souls who have gone before them.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse!
  5/5Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.
2. 06:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 5. A Midsummer Raid
  5/6As Harry gets plotting, the threat to Dona hits a crisis point.
3. 07:00
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 3. Undercover Cops
  3/6Isobel and her Mammy are called into action.
4. 07:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Robbery With Violence
  8/8Albert lies to Harold after a breakage.
5. 08:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  2/4Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
6. 08:30
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—5. Get Happy
  5/5Susie agrees to perform at a 'Judy Night' in New York.
7. 08:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 5. Scandal
  5/5Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home.
8. 09:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Fatiha El-Ghorri: A Match Made Inshallah
  Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri is looking for love – and we're all invited on her dates.
9. 09:15
  Lady Clementine Is Looking For Love—Is Charlie Rowe 'The One'?
  The delusional dating quest of Lady Clementine.
10. 09:30
  Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley—5: Have a good time, darling
  5/5After her great fame, Agatha finds a certain freedom as she hits her 60s.
11. 09:45
  Daily Service—Man shall not live by bread alone - Bread of life
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angel Morgan
12. 10:00
  Soul Music—Series 3, The Pathétique
  An exploration of the impact of composer Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
13. 10:30
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 2. Nationhood
  Anindita Ghosh explores how the printing press promoted the rise of nationalism in India.
14. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse!
  5/5Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.
15. 11:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 5. A Midsummer Raid
  5/6As Harry gets plotting, the threat to Dona hits a crisis point.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 3. Undercover Cops
  3/6Isobel and her Mammy are called into action.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Robbery With Violence
  8/8Albert lies to Harold after a breakage.
3. 13:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  2/4Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
4. 13:30
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—5. Get Happy
  5/5Susie agrees to perform at a 'Judy Night' in New York.
5. 13:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 5. Scandal
  5/5Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home.
6. 14:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 3. Hot Lava Blomps
  3/6Frank Skinner and guests read more online reviews about Mrs Tiggywinkle and the M1.
7. 14:30
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  2/4Robert woos Elizabeth with a carpet.
8. 15:00
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—3. Paradiso
  3/3Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.
9. 16:00
  Soul Music—Series 3, The Pathétique
  An exploration of the impact of composer Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
10. 16:30
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 2. Nationhood
  Anindita Ghosh explores how the printing press promoted the rise of nationalism in India.
11. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse!
  5/5Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.
12. 17:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 5. A Midsummer Raid
  5/6As Harry gets plotting, the threat to Dona hits a crisis point.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 3. Undercover Cops
  3/6Isobel and her Mammy are called into action.
2. 18:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Robbery With Violence
  8/8Albert lies to Harold after a breakage.
3. 19:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  2/4Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
4. 19:30
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—5. Get Happy
  5/5Susie agrees to perform at a 'Judy Night' in New York.
5. 19:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 5. Scandal
  5/5Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home.
6. 20:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 3. Hot Lava Blomps
  3/6Frank Skinner and guests read more online reviews about Mrs Tiggywinkle and the M1.
7. 20:30
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  2/4Robert woos Elizabeth with a carpet.
8. 21:00
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—3. Paradiso
  3/3Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.
9. 22:00
  Stand-Up Specials—Fatiha El-Ghorri: A Match Made Inshallah
  Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri is looking for love – and we're all invited on her dates.
10. 22:15
  Lady Clementine Is Looking For Love—Is Charlie Rowe 'The One'?
  The delusional dating quest of Lady Clementine.
11. 22:30
  Friends Like These—Casualties
  An eventful road-trip along the M6 reunites ex boy band members Mick and Alvin.
12. 22:45
  Life With Lederer—Series 1, 5. The Holiday
  5/5Will Helen Lederer enjoy going on holiday?
13. 23:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, Masterson Rides Again
  3/6The life of young Billy at his boarding school.
14. 23:30
  The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, WG Grace
  2/4Mark profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English cricketing and Victorian society.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Series 3, The Pathétique
  An exploration of the impact of composer Tchaikovsky's final symphony.
2. 00:30
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, 2. Nationhood
  Anindita Ghosh explores how the printing press promoted the rise of nationalism in India.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Three Act Tragedy, 5. J'accuse!
  5/5Poirot tries to tie-up the mystery - but there's another death. Stars John Moffatt.
4. 01:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, 5. A Midsummer Raid
  5/6As Harry gets plotting, the threat to Dona hits a crisis point.
5. 02:00
  My Mammy and Me—Series 1, 3. Undercover Cops
  3/6Isobel and her Mammy are called into action.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Robbery With Violence
  8/8Albert lies to Harold after a breakage.
7. 03:00
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Veiled Country Lass
  2/4Trisha makes a special pudding for her first visit to Robert's parents' house.
8. 03:30
  My Judy Garland Life by Susie Boyt—5. Get Happy
  5/5Susie agrees to perform at a 'Judy Night' in New York.
9. 03:45
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Spring Clean, 5. Scandal
  5/5Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home.
10. 04:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 3. Hot Lava Blomps
  3/6Frank Skinner and guests read more online reviews about Mrs Tiggywinkle and the M1.
11. 04:30
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  2/4Robert woos Elizabeth with a carpet.
12. 05:00
  The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri—3. Paradiso
  3/3Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.

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