BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 4 April 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Pope John Paul II
  Ann Widdicombe MP nominates the late pontiff, who agreed with her on women priests.
2. 00:30
  Li Yuan Chia
  Sally Lai explores why Chinese artist Li Yuan Chia made a home for artists in Cumbria.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 4
  4/5The sleuth and Captain Hastings travel to London and meet up with Chief Inspector Japp.
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 4. Mr Davos Has an Alibi
  4/10Another death, with the killer very close to home.
5. 02:00
  Coming Alive—Series 3, A Many-Splendoured Thing
  2/6Terry has reached a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra or will he have to let go?
6. 02:30
  Parsley Sidings—Series 2, Pass the Parcel
  1/10Bert's parcel mix-up at the station's Left Luggage Office causes havoc.
7. 03:00
  Plum House—Series 3, 2. #SO BRITISH
  2/6Curator Peter Knight has his 15 minutes of fame and thrusts Plum House into the spotlight.
8. 03:30
  Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh—4. Reforms
  4/5Toussaint makes challenging reforms before approving his own governor nomination.
9. 03:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—14. Georgia
  14/20A cash crisis forces Amelia to make a terrible decision about little Georgie's future.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
11. 04:30
  Hidden Treasures—The Fallow Land by HE Bates
  Set ahead of the First World War, a woman strives to make her farm succeed.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5
  5/5Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?
2. 06:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 5. Virginia van Cleeve
  5/10A sinister shop may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth.
3. 07:00
  Bodgers, Banks and Sparkes—The Theme is No Theme
  6/6No theme! Sketch show comedy from the team that created TV's Absolutely.
4. 07:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/06/1966
  DIY from Andy Mann! The King of Knotty Ash with Patricia Hayes and Dave Berry.
5. 08:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1
  1/4The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
6. 08:30
  Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh—5. Defending Saint-Domingue
  5/5In 1801, Saint-Domingue faces an invasion threat. Toussaint must act fast.
7. 08:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—15. Court
  15/20Becky is delighted to be presented at court, but Rawdon is not happy. With Stephen Fry.
8. 09:00
  Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Episode 1
  1/6Granny Kumar is back - and ready to chat with her sisters.
9. 09:30
  Why Why Why?—5. What's going on?
  5/5Phill Jupitus talks about what's happening in our lives with historian Rutger Bregman.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Jesus' Disciples 2 - Matthew (Levi)
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angela Tilby.
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Let the River Run
  The story of how a classic 80’s movie song became an anthem for a new generation.
12. 10:30
  The Shapes of Things: BB Remembered
  Kate Best tells the story of the writer Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as 'B.B.'
13. 11:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5
  5/5Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?
14. 11:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 5. Virginia van Cleeve
  5/10A sinister shop may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Bodgers, Banks and Sparkes—The Theme is No Theme
  6/6No theme! Sketch show comedy from the team that created TV's Absolutely.
2. 12:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/06/1966
  DIY from Andy Mann! The King of Knotty Ash with Patricia Hayes and Dave Berry.
3. 13:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1
  1/4The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
4. 13:30
  Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh—5. Defending Saint-Domingue
  5/5In 1801, Saint-Domingue faces an invasion threat. Toussaint must act fast.
5. 13:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—15. Court
  15/20Becky is delighted to be presented at court, but Rawdon is not happy. With Stephen Fry.
6. 14:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.
7. 14:30
  Hidden Treasures—And a Little Love Besides by Alan Plater
  Reverend Carter takes a broad-minded view of life and this unsettles his parishioners.
8. 16:00
  Soul Music—Let the River Run
  The story of how a classic 80’s movie song became an anthem for a new generation.
9. 16:30
  The Shapes of Things: BB Remembered
  Kate Best tells the story of the writer Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as 'B.B.'
10. 17:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5
  5/5Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?
11. 17:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 5. Virginia van Cleeve
  5/10A sinister shop may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Bodgers, Banks and Sparkes—The Theme is No Theme
  6/6No theme! Sketch show comedy from the team that created TV's Absolutely.
2. 18:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/06/1966
  DIY from Andy Mann! The King of Knotty Ash with Patricia Hayes and Dave Berry.
3. 19:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1
  1/4The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
4. 19:30
  Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh—5. Defending Saint-Domingue
  5/5In 1801, Saint-Domingue faces an invasion threat. Toussaint must act fast.
5. 19:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—15. Court
  15/20Becky is delighted to be presented at court, but Rawdon is not happy. With Stephen Fry.
6. 20:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.
7. 20:30
  Hidden Treasures—And a Little Love Besides by Alan Plater
  Reverend Carter takes a broad-minded view of life and this unsettles his parishioners.
8. 22:00
  Call Jonathan Pie—Series 2, 1. An Abusive Auntie
  2/8Pie is back and past mistakes come back to haunt him when the discussion turns to the BBC
9. 22:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The sports agent tries persuading a veteran rugby player to quit. Stars Neil Pearson
10. 22:55
  The Comedy Club Interviews—Simon Blackwell 4/4
  Comedian Paul Garner chats to Simon Blackwell about Peep Show and Breeders.
11. 23:00
  Sarah Keyworth - Are You a Boy or a Girl?—Series 1, Nedved
  2/4Comedian Sarah Keyworth reflects on her school days and noughties androgyny.
12. 23:15
  Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 2, Man of the Match
  2/4On an autobiographical journey, Tom Mayhew takes his Grandpa to the match.
13. 23:30
  Talking to Strangers—Episode 3
  3/4Comic monologues written and performed by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan with star guests.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Let the River Run
  The story of how a classic 80’s movie song became an anthem for a new generation.
2. 00:30
  The Shapes of Things: BB Remembered
  Kate Best tells the story of the writer Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as 'B.B.'
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Peril at End House, Episode 5
  5/5Hercule Poirot summons all to End House. Can the Belgian sleuth unmask the murderer?
4. 01:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 5. Virginia van Cleeve
  5/10A sinister shop may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth.
5. 02:00
  Bodgers, Banks and Sparkes—The Theme is No Theme
  6/6No theme! Sketch show comedy from the team that created TV's Absolutely.
6. 02:30
  The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/06/1966
  DIY from Andy Mann! The King of Knotty Ash with Patricia Hayes and Dave Berry.
7. 03:00
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 1
  1/4The latest from Frayn’s comic genius. Martin Jarvis directs a dazzling ensemble.
8. 03:30
  Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh—5. Defending Saint-Domingue
  5/5In 1801, Saint-Domingue faces an invasion threat. Toussaint must act fast.
9. 03:45
  Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—15. Court
  15/20Becky is delighted to be presented at court, but Rawdon is not happy. With Stephen Fry.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6The debating game with Tony Hawks, Simon Fanshawe, Steve Punt and Arthur Smith.
11. 04:30
  Hidden Treasures—And a Little Love Besides by Alan Plater
  Reverend Carter takes a broad-minded view of life and this unsettles his parishioners.

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