BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 20 January 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  The Tingle Factor—Ned Sherrin
  
  The showbiz all-rounder talks about the moments which stir his emotions.
2. 00:30
  
  Art for the Millions—Series 1, 1. Artists Gotta Eat
  
  1/2 During the Great Depression, the US government turned to the arts for national uplift.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 2. Keepers of the Flame
  
  2/6 The priest's quest to solve a university murder leads to unexpected literary revelations.
4. 01:45
  
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—The Sweetest Young Man in Perugia
  
  6/10 A young woman takes an intriguing new lover. But she's already married.
5. 02:00
  
  In the Chair—Episode 3
  
  3/6 Hack George Cragge's murder trail widens, as the BBC Chairman blunders. From June 1998.
6. 02:30
  
  Dad's Army—Series 2, Boots, Boots, Boots
  
  4/20 The platoon take action when Mainwaring becomes obsessed with their feet.
7. 03:00
  
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Exit Strategy
  
  6/6 Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he needs help...
8. 03:30
  
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—4. Sir Condy and the House
  
  4/8 Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: the house
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 1. Resolutions
  
  1/10 India-bound Vera's full of New Millennium resolutions and Irene suggests emailing.
10. 04:00
  
  Just a Minute—Series 60, Episode 2
  
  2/4 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Graham Norton and Jenny Éclair.
11. 04:30
  
  Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 5
  
  5/6 A TV star reaps what she's sown, when Rosie helps launch a new garden centre.
12. 05:00
  
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers, 1. The New Bishop
  
  1/3 The Archdeacon wants to be bishop, but will his sponsor, be in power?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 3. Miss Lonelyhearts
  
  3/6 Baldi probes a death in an old people's home and uncovers an unlikely case of voyeurism.
2. 06:45
  
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—The Wager
  
  7/10 When a man makes a bet on his wife's chastity, it changes his life forever.
3. 07:00
  
  Oh Mother!—The Boyfriend
  
  1/5 Beverley invites nerdy Rupert to lunch. Will her mum Nelly approve?
4. 07:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop
  
  9/17 The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.
5. 08:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death
  
  4/4 From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?
6. 08:30
  
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—5. To Mount Juliet's Town in a Jaunting Car
  
  5/8 Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: the jaunting car
7. 08:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 2. Saag Aloo
  
  2/10 Vera emails Irene the first recipe for her travel cookbook, whilst Irene stirs things up.
8. 09:00
  
  You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 1. 'The Live Disintegration of a Man's Being'
  
  1/6 Mystery sounds perplex this week’s panellists.
9. 09:30
  
  Encounters with Victoria—7. A Nightingale at Balmoral
  
  7/10 Lucy Worsley finds out what happened when Florence Nightingale visited Queen Victoria.
10. 09:45
  
  Daily Service—Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - United in Humility
  
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Tim Gee.
11. 10:00
  
  A Good Read—Sharleen Spiteri & Hugh Dennis
  
  Sharleen Spiteri and Hugh Dennis join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.
12. 10:30
  
  Art for the Millions—Series 1, 2. Staging the New Deal
  
  2/2 The New Deal's Federal Theater enchanted millions and made powerful enemies of Congress.
13. 11:00
  
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 3. Miss Lonelyhearts
  
  3/6 Baldi probes a death in an old people's home and uncovers an unlikely case of voyeurism.
14. 11:45
  
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—The Wager
  
  7/10 When a man makes a bet on his wife's chastity, it changes his life forever.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Oh Mother!—The Boyfriend
  
  1/5 Beverley invites nerdy Rupert to lunch. Will her mum Nelly approve?
2. 12:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop
  
  9/17 The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.
3. 13:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death
  
  4/4 From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?
4. 13:30
  
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—5. To Mount Juliet's Town in a Jaunting Car
  
  5/8 Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: the jaunting car
5. 13:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 2. Saag Aloo
  
  2/10 Vera emails Irene the first recipe for her travel cookbook, whilst Irene stirs things up.
6. 14:00
  
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  
  1/8 The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
7. 14:30
  
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Car Boot
  
  4/6 Stella tries to dejunk the house.
8. 15:00
  
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers, 2. Things Unsaid
  
  2/3 Will the Archdeacon's new vicar of St Ewold's be a challenge to the slippery chaplain?
9. 16:00
  
  A Good Read—Sharleen Spiteri & Hugh Dennis
  
  Sharleen Spiteri and Hugh Dennis join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.
10. 16:30
  
  Art for the Millions—Series 1, 2. Staging the New Deal
  
  2/2 The New Deal's Federal Theater enchanted millions and made powerful enemies of Congress.
11. 17:00
  
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 3. Miss Lonelyhearts
  
  3/6 Baldi probes a death in an old people's home and uncovers an unlikely case of voyeurism.
12. 17:45
  
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—The Wager
  
  7/10 When a man makes a bet on his wife's chastity, it changes his life forever.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Oh Mother!—The Boyfriend
  
  1/5 Beverley invites nerdy Rupert to lunch. Will her mum Nelly approve?
2. 18:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop
  
  9/17 The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.
3. 19:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death
  
  4/4 From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?
4. 19:30
  
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—5. To Mount Juliet's Town in a Jaunting Car
  
  5/8 Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: the jaunting car
5. 19:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 2. Saag Aloo
  
  2/10 Vera emails Irene the first recipe for her travel cookbook, whilst Irene stirs things up.
6. 20:00
  
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  
  1/8 The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
7. 20:30
  
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Car Boot
  
  4/6 Stella tries to dejunk the house.
8. 21:00
  
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers, 2. Things Unsaid
  
  2/3 Will the Archdeacon's new vicar of St Ewold's be a challenge to the slippery chaplain?
9. 22:00
  
  You Heard It Here First—Series 3, 1. 'The Live Disintegration of a Man's Being'
  
  1/6 Mystery sounds perplex this week’s panellists.
10. 22:30
  
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 6
  
  6/6 Love is all around? It is Prunella and Julian's wedding day. Stars Geoffrey Palmer.
11. 23:00
  
  The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 4
  
  4/4 Sketch show from award-winning duo Croft and Pearce, rising stars of UK comedy.
12. 23:15
  
  Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 4
  
  4/4 Can we make it to the stars? Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafinowicz.
13. 23:30
  
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Social Media
  
  4/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  A Good Read—Sharleen Spiteri & Hugh Dennis
  
  Sharleen Spiteri and Hugh Dennis join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.
2. 00:30
  
  Art for the Millions—Series 1, 2. Staging the New Deal
  
  2/2 The New Deal's Federal Theater enchanted millions and made powerful enemies of Congress.
3. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 1, 3. Miss Lonelyhearts
  
  3/6 Baldi probes a death in an old people's home and uncovers an unlikely case of voyeurism.
4. 01:45
  
  Decameron Nights: Ten Italian Indelicacies Remixed from Boccaccio—The Wager
  
  7/10 When a man makes a bet on his wife's chastity, it changes his life forever.
5. 02:00
  
  Oh Mother!—The Boyfriend
  
  1/5 Beverley invites nerdy Rupert to lunch. Will her mum Nelly approve?
6. 02:30
  
  The Goon Show—Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop
  
  9/17 The British mount a South African attack, but something is lacking.
7. 03:00
  
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Death
  
  4/4 From paying for funerals to cryonics, what are the economics of death?
8. 03:30
  
  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth—5. To Mount Juliet's Town in a Jaunting Car
  
  5/8 Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to the Rackrents: the jaunting car
9. 03:45
  
  Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters.com, 2. Saag Aloo
  
  2/10 Vera emails Irene the first recipe for her travel cookbook, whilst Irene stirs things up.
10. 04:00
  
  Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
  
  1/8 The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
11. 04:30
  
  Ring Around the Bath—Series 1, Car Boot
  
  4/6 Stella tries to dejunk the house.
12. 05:00
  
  The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers, 2. Things Unsaid
  
  2/3 Will the Archdeacon's new vicar of St Ewold's be a challenge to the slippery chaplain?

Wednesday 21 January 2026