BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 19 November 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—4. The Mark of Satan
  
  4/6 D'Artagnan is seduced by a friend.
2. 06:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 4. Danger
  
  4/5 Events take a dramatic turn and the range of suspects narrows down.
3. 07:00
  
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind.
4. 07:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/13 The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary. Sketches and songs.
5. 08:00
  
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
  
  1/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
6. 08:15
  
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 1
  
  1/4 The problem with long space voyages complete with troubleshooting tips.
7. 08:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 4. I've Had Proper Jobs
  
  4/5 Sarah Millican's CV spans WH Smith, audiobook producer and famous comedian.
8. 08:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—4. Decline
  
  4/5 1815, St Helena: Napoleon contemplates his past and future. Can Betsy lighten his mood?
9. 09:00
  
  Do Gooders—Series 1, 6. The Marathon
  
  6/6 It's London Marathon week, and Clive is regretting his pledge to take part.
10. 09:30
  
  Life Drawing—Sarah Christie meets Martin Rowson
  
  Political cartoonist Martin Rowson heads to the zoo to draw tiger expert Sarah Christie.
11. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Eternity: The Crystal Sea
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Laura Darrall.
12. 10:00
  
  Great Lives—Flora Sandes
  
  Kate Adie discusses Britain's first commissioned female officer in the First World War.
13. 10:30
  
  Tibet Remembered
  
  A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.
14. 11:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—4. The Mark of Satan
  
  4/6 D'Artagnan is seduced by a friend.
15. 11:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 4. Danger
  
  4/5 Events take a dramatic turn and the range of suspects narrows down.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind.
2. 12:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/13 The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary. Sketches and songs.
3. 13:00
  
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
  
  1/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
4. 13:15
  
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 1
  
  1/4 The problem with long space voyages complete with troubleshooting tips.
5. 13:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 4. I've Had Proper Jobs
  
  4/5 Sarah Millican's CV spans WH Smith, audiobook producer and famous comedian.
6. 13:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—4. Decline
  
  4/5 1815, St Helena: Napoleon contemplates his past and future. Can Betsy lighten his mood?
7. 14:00
  
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Sue Perkins with Nick Doody, Angela Barnes, Dominic Lawson and Cush Jumbo.
8. 14:30
  
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, New Ways to Comb Old Gravel
  
  1/6 Stella continues to dream of a life in the country, without her grown-up children.
9. 15:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Singing Butler by Alexis Zegerman
  
  The story behind Vettriano's famous image of a couple dancing on a windswept beach.
10. 15:45
  
  Bus Queue by Agnes Owens
  
  A tense wait in a bus queue leads to violence.
11. 16:00
  
  Great Lives—Flora Sandes
  
  Kate Adie discusses Britain's first commissioned female officer in the First World War.
12. 16:30
  
  Tibet Remembered
  
  A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.
13. 17:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—4. The Mark of Satan
  
  4/6 D'Artagnan is seduced by a friend.
14. 17:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 4. Danger
  
  4/5 Events take a dramatic turn and the range of suspects narrows down.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind.
2. 18:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/13 The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary. Sketches and songs.
3. 19:00
  
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
  
  1/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
4. 19:15
  
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 1
  
  1/4 The problem with long space voyages complete with troubleshooting tips.
5. 19:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 4. I've Had Proper Jobs
  
  4/5 Sarah Millican's CV spans WH Smith, audiobook producer and famous comedian.
6. 19:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—4. Decline
  
  4/5 1815, St Helena: Napoleon contemplates his past and future. Can Betsy lighten his mood?
7. 20:00
  
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Sue Perkins with Nick Doody, Angela Barnes, Dominic Lawson and Cush Jumbo.
8. 20:30
  
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, New Ways to Comb Old Gravel
  
  1/6 Stella continues to dream of a life in the country, without her grown-up children.
9. 21:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Singing Butler by Alexis Zegerman
  
  The story behind Vettriano's famous image of a couple dancing on a windswept beach.
10. 21:45
  
  Bus Queue by Agnes Owens
  
  A tense wait in a bus queue leads to violence.
11. 22:00
  
  Do Gooders—Series 1, 6. The Marathon
  
  6/6 It's London Marathon week, and Clive is regretting his pledge to take part.
12. 22:30
  
  Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Showbiz
  
  6/6 Sarah Siddons, Richard Burton and Caradog (Cor Mawr).
13. 23:00
  
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Les Dennis
  
  4/6 Les Dennis tries cheese for the first time and gives his verdict to Marcus Brigstocke.
14. 23:30
  
  Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Longley's Bank
  
  1/5 Longleys Bank needs a new image. Management consultants comedy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Great Lives—Flora Sandes
  
  Kate Adie discusses Britain's first commissioned female officer in the First World War.
2. 00:30
  
  Tibet Remembered
  
  A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.
3. 01:00
  
  The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas—4. The Mark of Satan
  
  4/6 D'Artagnan is seduced by a friend.
4. 01:30
  
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead, 4. Danger
  
  4/5 Events take a dramatic turn and the range of suspects narrows down.
5. 02:00
  
  Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind.
6. 02:30
  
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/13 The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson's diary. Sketches and songs.
7. 03:00
  
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
  
  1/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
8. 03:15
  
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 3, Episode 1
  
  1/4 The problem with long space voyages complete with troubleshooting tips.
9. 03:30
  
  Book of the Week—How to Be Champion by Sarah Millican, 4. I've Had Proper Jobs
  
  4/5 Sarah Millican's CV spans WH Smith, audiobook producer and famous comedian.
10. 03:45
  
  Betsy and Napoleon by Julia Blackburn—4. Decline
  
  4/5 1815, St Helena: Napoleon contemplates his past and future. Can Betsy lighten his mood?
11. 04:00
  
  Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Sue Perkins with Nick Doody, Angela Barnes, Dominic Lawson and Cush Jumbo.
12. 04:30
  
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, New Ways to Comb Old Gravel
  
  1/6 Stella continues to dream of a life in the country, without her grown-up children.
13. 05:00
  
  Drama on 4—The Singing Butler by Alexis Zegerman
  
  The story behind Vettriano's famous image of a couple dancing on a windswept beach.
14. 05:45
  
  Bus Queue by Agnes Owens
  
  A tense wait in a bus queue leads to violence.

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