BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Saturday 9 May 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Sunday Feature—David Attenborough - World Music Collector
  David Attenborough recalls collecting music from around the world, and listens once again.
2. 00:45
  The New Elizabethans—David Attenborough
  A profile of Sir David Attenborough - Britain's well-known broadcaster and naturalist.
3. 01:00
  Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 7. Mastermind at Midnight
  7/7Carosian’s plans finally become evident.
4. 01:30
  Whodunnits—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
  5/8Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
5. 02:00
  Dry Slopes—Series 1, The Day of Judgement
  2/4Perpetually unemployed and friendless loser Angus Dry agonises over the death of a bee.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 5, A Winter's Tale
  4/6Harold wants a holiday but without his father Albert. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett
7. 03:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 3, Last Chance Salon
  1/4Sophie is knocked over and gets offered useful compensation.
8. 03:30
  Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—5. 50 Years
  5/5Recollections of the birth of NT Live and The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations.
9. 03:45
  Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee—10. Heartbreak and Escape
  10/10Heartbroken after her fight with Atticus, Jean Louise packs for New York.
10. 04:00
  Percy Edwards Showdown
  David Attenborough hosts a documentary game-show about bird impersonator Percy Edwards.
11. 04:30
  Time for Mrs Milliner—Episode 3
  3/4Desperate Susan's attempt to watch TV is interrupted once more.
12. 05:00
  An End and a Beginning by Don Haworth
  In his 50s, affable Tom has never really thought about early retirement....
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Milk of Paradise by Alain-Fournier
  Augustin is haunted by the memory of Yvonne...
2. 07:45
  Archive on 4—Not a Penny off the Pay, Not a Second on the Day
  Labour MP Tony Benn looks back at the 1926 General Strike.
3. 08:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—9. Roger the Commando
  Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front
4. 09:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical.
5. 09:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 13
  13/20Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs.
6. 10:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—2: Strange Days
  2/3Paul Gambaccini continues his celebration of the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.
7. 11:00
  The Milk of Paradise by Alain-Fournier
  Augustin is haunted by the memory of Yvonne...
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Archive on 4—Not a Penny off the Pay, Not a Second on the Day
  Labour MP Tony Benn looks back at the 1926 General Strike.
2. 13:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—9. Roger the Commando
  Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front
3. 14:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical.
4. 14:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 13
  13/20Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs.
5. 15:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—2: Strange Days
  2/3Paul Gambaccini continues his celebration of the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.
6. 16:00
  Death Duty by Michael Butt
  A city-state plagued by drought has instituted a system of sacrifice in a bid for rain.
7. 16:45
  The Dauntless Girl by Kevin Crossley-Holland
  Mary proves her fearlessness by collecting a skull bone.
8. 17:00
  The Milk of Paradise by Alain-Fournier
  Augustin is haunted by the memory of Yvonne...
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Evening
1. 18:45
  Archive on 4—Not a Penny off the Pay, Not a Second on the Day
  Labour MP Tony Benn looks back at the 1926 General Strike.
2. 19:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—9. Roger the Commando
  Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front
3. 20:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical.
4. 20:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 13
  13/20Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs.
5. 21:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—2: Strange Days
  2/3Paul Gambaccini continues his celebration of the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.
6. 22:00
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 1, Round 1: Literature
  1/4Paul Sinha and his live audience compile the questions for a perfect pub quiz.
7. 22:30
  Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 2, Nina Wadia and Elis James
  2/4Nina Wadia and Elis James join Joe to share their obsessions.
8. 23:00
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Point of No Return
  2/6Tom's family are coming to London, and giving the term 'flying visit' a whole new meaning.
9. 23:30
  Radio Active—Series 5, Wey Hey, It's Saturday
  6/8A train gets named, while Aaron the Aardvark grudgingly joins a Saturday kids show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Death Duty by Michael Butt
  A city-state plagued by drought has instituted a system of sacrifice in a bid for rain.
2. 00:45
  The Dauntless Girl by Kevin Crossley-Holland
  Mary proves her fearlessness by collecting a skull bone.
3. 01:00
  The Milk of Paradise by Alain-Fournier
  Augustin is haunted by the memory of Yvonne...
4. 02:45
  Archive on 4—Not a Penny off the Pay, Not a Second on the Day
  Labour MP Tony Benn looks back at the 1926 General Strike.
5. 03:45
  The Fosdyke Saga—9. Roger the Commando
  Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front
6. 04:00
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The much-loved comedy duo make plans to live apart, and two poets wax lyrical.
7. 04:30
  Beyond Our Ken—Series 4, Episode 13
  13/20Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt - and Hornerama looks at British customs.
8. 05:00
  Jim Morrison's Will to be Weird—2: Strange Days
  2/3Paul Gambaccini continues his celebration of the mystique of singer Jim Morrison.

Sunday 10 May 2026