BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Thursday 2 April 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—Remembering Sue Townsend, Aged 68 3/4
  Adrian Mole's creator, Sue Townsend, is remembered by friends, family and in her own words
2. 01:00
  RD Wingfield—Death of the Insured
  Bill Croll, a detective agency owner, gets a terminal diagnosis - and a new case.
3. 01:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Weight, 3. The Investigation Continues
  3/5A shock from Jason - and where has Jo really been?
4. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 1, Moving
  2/8Her daughter wants to move out. Her mother wants to move in. Should Sarah just move?
5. 02:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Diamond Ring
  3/8Hancock finds a diamond ring - and a heap of trouble. Stars Kevin McNally.
6. 03:00
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Working for a Living
  1/4Stephen takes his first steps into working life.
7. 03:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 3. The Visit to Sheffield
  3/10Sue Townsend's chronicle of a teenager growing up in the Midlands in the 1980s.
8. 03:45
  High Hopes by Ronnie Corbett—3. The Two Ronnies
  3/5A technical breakdown turns into a big break...
9. 04:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 4, William Wordsworth
  1/6Return of the panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.
10. 04:30
  Turf Wars—The Accidental Head
  4/4Beth plans to fight tooth and nail for her son's school place.
11. 05:00
  A Confirmed Bachelor by Arthur Schnitzler
  A middle-aged doctor ponders life after meeting two very different women.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Ted Willis - Obsession
  Denise Dubois admits to a murder - but is it an open-and-shut case?
2. 06:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Weight, 4. Slime
  4/5Alma must say something important to Jo. Something slimy is lurking...
3. 07:00
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets
  3/6A murder case for Inspector Chalker as amateur sleuth Melcroft Dupont interferes...
4. 07:30
  The Burkiss Way—Eric Pode of Croydon's Easter Special
  Eric Pode of Croydon's Easter Special. Cult sketch show.
5. 08:00
  All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4An unexpected death leads all four of the family to consider what is really important.
6. 08:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 4. The Kiss
  4/10Adrian Mole finally gets to experience his first passionate kiss.
7. 08:45
  High Hopes by Ronnie Corbett—4. Golf
  4/5Pantomime and a surprise guest for Ronnie Corbett.
8. 09:00
  The Matt Forde Focus Group—Series 2, The Politics of The Tribe
  3/6Is tribalism the most powerful - and dangerous - force in modern politics?
9. 09:30
  Hybrid—4. Gut Feeling
  4/5Simon Watt wonders if we could upgrade the human body with help from the animal kingdom.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Holy Week - Maundy Thursday
  A service for Maundy Thursday from the chapel of Bishopthorpe Palace, York.
11. 10:00
  Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
  Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.
12. 10:30
  Mapping the Town—Portmeirion
  It's 100 years since the village of Portmeirion opened in Wales.
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Ted Willis - Obsession
  Denise Dubois admits to a murder - but is it an open-and-shut case?
14. 11:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Weight, 4. Slime
  4/5Alma must say something important to Jo. Something slimy is lurking...
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets
  3/6A murder case for Inspector Chalker as amateur sleuth Melcroft Dupont interferes...
2. 12:30
  The Burkiss Way—Eric Pode of Croydon's Easter Special
  Eric Pode of Croydon's Easter Special. Cult sketch show.
3. 13:00
  All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4An unexpected death leads all four of the family to consider what is really important.
4. 13:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 4. The Kiss
  4/10Adrian Mole finally gets to experience his first passionate kiss.
5. 13:45
  High Hopes by Ronnie Corbett—4. Golf
  4/5Pantomime and a surprise guest for Ronnie Corbett.
6. 14:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden.
7. 14:30
  Ballylenon—Series 8, The Threat of Television
  6/6TV is coming! Churches unite in moral outrage!
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—We Happened to Be Passing by David Nobbs
  A couple's casual invites while holidaying abroad, come home to roost.
9. 15:45
  Short Works—BBC National Short Story Award 2019, Open Day by Ben Markovits
  On a university open day, a mother faces up to her son leaving home.
10. 16:00
  Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
  Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.
11. 16:30
  Mapping the Town—Portmeirion
  It's 100 years since the village of Portmeirion opened in Wales.
12. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Ted Willis - Obsession
  Denise Dubois admits to a murder - but is it an open-and-shut case?
13. 17:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Weight, 4. Slime
  4/5Alma must say something important to Jo. Something slimy is lurking...
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets
  3/6A murder case for Inspector Chalker as amateur sleuth Melcroft Dupont interferes...
2. 18:30
  The Burkiss Way—Eric Pode of Croydon's Easter Special
  Eric Pode of Croydon's Easter Special. Cult sketch show.
3. 19:00
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  All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4An unexpected death leads all four of the family to consider what is really important.
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4. 19:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 4. The Kiss
  4/10Adrian Mole finally gets to experience his first passionate kiss.
5. 19:45
  High Hopes by Ronnie Corbett—4. Golf
  4/5Pantomime and a surprise guest for Ronnie Corbett.
6. 20:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden.
7. 20:30
  Ballylenon—Series 8, The Threat of Television
  6/6TV is coming! Churches unite in moral outrage!
8. 21:00
  Drama on 4—We Happened to Be Passing by David Nobbs
  A couple's casual invites while holidaying abroad, come home to roost.
9. 21:45
  Short Works—BBC National Short Story Award 2019, Open Day by Ben Markovits
  On a university open day, a mother faces up to her son leaving home.
10. 22:00
  The Matt Forde Focus Group—Series 2, The Politics of The Tribe
  3/6Is tribalism the most powerful - and dangerous - force in modern politics?
11. 22:30
  Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 3, Cool
  1/4The award-winning comedian uses his peer group to discuss the concept of "cool".
12. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Olaf Falafel 3/3
  Tonight Iain Lee chats once more to comedian, writer and illustrator Olaf Falafel
13. 23:00
  At Home with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Alex is prepared for the ultimate sacrifice when his mum thinks she is pregnant.
14. 23:30
  Small Scenes—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4A visit to the Golden Woofers - Grimsby's leading dog show!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
  Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.
2. 00:30
  Mapping the Town—Portmeirion
  It's 100 years since the village of Portmeirion opened in Wales.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Ted Willis - Obsession
  Denise Dubois admits to a murder - but is it an open-and-shut case?
4. 01:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Weight, 4. Slime
  4/5Alma must say something important to Jo. Something slimy is lurking...
5. 02:00
  Tales From the Mausoleum Club—A Study in Starlets
  3/6A murder case for Inspector Chalker as amateur sleuth Melcroft Dupont interferes...
6. 02:30
  The Burkiss Way—Eric Pode of Croydon's Easter Special
  Eric Pode of Croydon's Easter Special. Cult sketch show.
7. 03:00
  All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4An unexpected death leads all four of the family to consider what is really important.
8. 03:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, 4. The Kiss
  4/10Adrian Mole finally gets to experience his first passionate kiss.
9. 03:45
  High Hopes by Ronnie Corbett—4. Golf
  4/5Pantomime and a surprise guest for Ronnie Corbett.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Martin Young quizzes Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Lynne Truss and Anthony Holden.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 8, The Threat of Television
  6/6TV is coming! Churches unite in moral outrage!
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—We Happened to Be Passing by David Nobbs
  A couple's casual invites while holidaying abroad, come home to roost.
13. 05:45
  Short Works—BBC National Short Story Award 2019, Open Day by Ben Markovits
  On a university open day, a mother faces up to her son leaving home.