BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 18 November 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Misha Glenny and Anne Marie Huby
  
  Misha Glenny and Anne-Marie Huby talk good books with Louise Doughty.
2. 00:30
  
  Sentimental Journey—Jack Vettriano
  
  Arthur Smith joins artist Jack Vettriano reminiscing as he returns to Fife.
3. 01:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—2. A Matter of Life and Death
  
  2/6 D'Artagnan falls in love, while Cardinal Richelieu is plotting.
4. 01:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 2. Headlines
  
  2/5 Poirot believes a woman's brutal murder is linked to a lurid newspaper article.
5. 02:00
  
  Comedy Showcase—Takeaway
  
  Carol's Pizza Parlour’s been revamped. But what about the staff..?
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 5, The Canal
  
  6/24 Back home after 43 years, why must Neddie never go near the oily waters again?
7. 03:00
  
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 2
  
  2/4 As talent night rehearsals grind on, peanuts and a trolley challenge some town residents.
8. 03:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 2. I Don't Want Kids
  
  2/5 Comedian Sarah Millican takes an impassioned stance on the subject of having children.
9. 03:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—2. Dual
  
  2/5 1815, St Helena: Napoleon moves into the Balcombe family's Pavilion.
10. 04:00
  
  Listomania—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Panel show hosted by Susan Calman exploring the world of lists.
11. 04:30
  
  The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
  
  2/6 The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
12. 05:00
  
  Howards End by EM Forster—3. The Unexpected Guests
  
  3/4 Margaret realises she’s come to love Henry and accepts his proposal.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—3. A Perilous Journey
  
  3/6 D'Artagnan battles to save the Queen's honour.
2. 06:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 3. Suspects
  
  3/5 In the respectable village of Broadhinny, Hercule Poirot has several murder suspects.
3. 07:00
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints
  
  7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother's opinions on TV and every other subject.
4. 07:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Student Prince
  
  14/20 The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince.
5. 08:00
  
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Sharon Horgan
  
  2/3 Sarah Kendall talks to fellow storytellers about what 'story' means to them.
6. 08:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 3. Love Letter to My Knockers/Wearing Glasses/Married a Second Time
  
  3/5 Sarah Millican waxes lyrical about her boobs, wearing glasses and marriage a second time.
7. 08:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—3. Barren
  
  3/5 1815, St Helena: Betsy spends her time at Napoleon's side, to the irritation of others.
8. 09:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, 11/11/2026
  
  Angela Barnes travels the UK to bring you the best comedy talent from around the country.
9. 09:30
  
  Life Drawing—Ralph Steadman meets Martin Rowson
  
  Ralph Steadman gets painted over a pint with fellow cartoonist Martin Rowson.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Eternity: First and last
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Mark Dowd.
11. 10:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Great Outdoors
  
  Matthew Sweet investigates the history of the Great Outdoors.
12. 11:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—3. A Perilous Journey
  
  3/6 D'Artagnan battles to save the Queen's honour.
13. 11:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 3. Suspects
  
  3/5 In the respectable village of Broadhinny, Hercule Poirot has several murder suspects.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints
  
  7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother's opinions on TV and every other subject.
2. 12:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Student Prince
  
  14/20 The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince.
3. 13:00
  
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Sharon Horgan
  
  2/3 Sarah Kendall talks to fellow storytellers about what 'story' means to them.
4. 13:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 3. Love Letter to My Knockers/Wearing Glasses/Married a Second Time
  
  3/5 Sarah Millican waxes lyrical about her boobs, wearing glasses and marriage a second time.
5. 13:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—3. Barren
  
  3/5 1815, St Helena: Betsy spends her time at Napoleon's side, to the irritation of others.
6. 14:00
  
  Hoax!—From 17/1/1995
  
  Can Johnny Morris, Sir Tim Rice or Adrian Walsh fool Tim Brooke-Taylor?
7. 14:30
  
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, The Realm of Joy
  
  5/5 Respectable Victorian theatre-goers can't keep away from a scandalous play.
8. 15:00
  
  Howards End by EM Forster—4. Concern for Helen
  
  4/4 Margaret's happiness looks threatened by Helen's disappearance.
9. 16:00
  
  Archive on 4—The Great Outdoors
  
  Matthew Sweet investigates the history of the Great Outdoors.
10. 17:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—3. A Perilous Journey
  
  3/6 D'Artagnan battles to save the Queen's honour.
11. 17:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 3. Suspects
  
  3/5 In the respectable village of Broadhinny, Hercule Poirot has several murder suspects.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints
  
  7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother's opinions on TV and every other subject.
2. 18:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Student Prince
  
  14/20 The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince.
3. 19:00
  
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Sharon Horgan
  
  2/3 Sarah Kendall talks to fellow storytellers about what 'story' means to them.
4. 19:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 3. Love Letter to My Knockers/Wearing Glasses/Married a Second Time
  
  3/5 Sarah Millican waxes lyrical about her boobs, wearing glasses and marriage a second time.
5. 19:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—3. Barren
  
  3/5 1815, St Helena: Betsy spends her time at Napoleon's side, to the irritation of others.
6. 20:00
  
  Hoax!—From 17/1/1995
  
  Can Johnny Morris, Sir Tim Rice or Adrian Walsh fool Tim Brooke-Taylor?
7. 20:30
  
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, The Realm of Joy
  
  5/5 Respectable Victorian theatre-goers can't keep away from a scandalous play.
8. 21:00
  
  Howards End by EM Forster—4. Concern for Helen
  
  4/4 Margaret's happiness looks threatened by Helen's disappearance.
9. 22:00
  
  Stand-Up Specials—Live from the UK, 11/11/2026
  
  Angela Barnes travels the UK to bring you the best comedy talent from around the country.
10. 22:30
  
  The Iguanodon—Two Sausage Rolls Between the Seven of Us
  
  3/3 A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again.
11. 23:00
  
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 4, Strangers on a Train
  
  1/4 Tom enlists the help of his dad to take delivery of an important package.
12. 23:30
  
  Twenty Players—Series 1, Hugo De Vries
  
  6/6 Steve Rider tells the story of the reckless but exciting racing driver.
13. 23:45
  
  Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 3
  
  3/3 The Scottish humorist enjoys some Marabut music and a jolly Japanese ditty.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Archive on 4—Disgusted, Mary Whitehouse
  
  Samira Ahmed assesses the life and legacy of decency campaigner Mary Whitehouse.
2. 01:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—3. A Perilous Journey
  
  3/6 D'Artagnan battles to save the Queen's honour.
3. 01:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 3. Suspects
  
  3/5 In the respectable village of Broadhinny, Hercule Poirot has several murder suspects.
4. 02:00
  
  After Henry—Series 3, Different Viewpoints
  
  7/8 Sarah is irritated by her mother's opinions on TV and every other subject.
5. 02:30
  
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Student Prince
  
  14/20 The Lad is lured to Moravia as an unknowing decoy for the endangered Crown Prince.
6. 03:00
  
  Sarah Kendall: Talking Story—Sharon Horgan
  
  2/3 Sarah Kendall talks to fellow storytellers about what 'story' means to them.
7. 03:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 3. Love Letter to My Knockers/Wearing Glasses/Married a Second Time
  
  3/5 Sarah Millican waxes lyrical about her boobs, wearing glasses and marriage a second time.
8. 03:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—3. Barren
  
  3/5 1815, St Helena: Betsy spends her time at Napoleon's side, to the irritation of others.
9. 04:00
  
  Hoax!—From 17/1/1995
  
  Can Johnny Morris, Sir Tim Rice or Adrian Walsh fool Tim Brooke-Taylor?
10. 04:30
  
  Gilbert Without Sullivan—Series 2, The Realm of Joy
  
  5/5 Respectable Victorian theatre-goers can't keep away from a scandalous play.
11. 05:00
  
  Howards End by EM Forster—4. Concern for Helen
  
  4/4 Margaret's happiness looks threatened by Helen's disappearance.

Thursday 19 November 2026