BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 16 June 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Last Chance to See—The Sultan Of Juan Fernandez
  6/6Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
2. 00:30
  Ella Fitzgerald: A Glorious Noise
  Ella Fitzgerald is one of America's greatest stars who made her singing debut in New York.
3. 01:00
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—1. The Fortress
  1/6Can Jim Nicholson undertake a vital mission to rescue or kill a captured agent.
4. 01:45
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 1. The Invitation
  1/6As Coronation Day nears, detectives Daunt and Dervish accept an invitation.
5. 02:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/8Sweethearts Bernard and Iris scour the neighbourhood for his sulking dad.
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends
  5/26Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict.
7. 03:00
  The Break—Series 2, The Clench
  5/6Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
8. 03:30
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless
  1/5Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London.
9. 03:45
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 1
  The garden is not quite as lovely as Gillian and her boyfriend would like it to be.
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 2
  2/16Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Ross Noble and Jenny Eclair try to talk for 60 seconds.
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, It's Behind You
  3/6Christmas is coming but goodwill is in short supply.
12. 05:00
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—5. Phineas Finn/Phineas Redux
  5/12Phineas Finn's political career is on the rise, but he is short of money.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—2. Mission Tornado
  2/6Jim Nicholson assembles his military rescue team. Can he plan for all eventualities?
2. 06:45
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 2. Locked!
  2/6The detective duo are drawn into a deeper mystery.
3. 07:00
  Beaumarchais—3. Femme Fatale
  3/6To help offset his enormous debts, Beaumarchais is set a task by Louis XV.
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Mustard and Cress Shortage
  8/14Neddie investigates the disappearance of mustard and cress across British Railways.
5. 08:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  4/4Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
6. 08:30
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing
  2/5Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets.
7. 08:45
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 2
  Bernice is unhappy about the demolition work in the garden.
8. 09:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, Trouble with Lint
  4/6The show that tells you the loudest noise you can make with a medium tube in a small flat.
9. 09:30
  Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Mighty Mouthparts
  Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Finding God in the lonely place: John
  Rev Richard Littledale looks at loneliness through the lives of five Biblical characters.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Helen Mort & Mo Omar
  Helen Mort, Mo Omar and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books
12. 10:30
  The Medal Makers
  Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
13. 11:00
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—2. Mission Tornado
  2/6Jim Nicholson assembles his military rescue team. Can he plan for all eventualities?
14. 11:45
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 2. Locked!
  2/6The detective duo are drawn into a deeper mystery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Beaumarchais—3. Femme Fatale
  3/6To help offset his enormous debts, Beaumarchais is set a task by Louis XV.
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Mustard and Cress Shortage
  8/14Neddie investigates the disappearance of mustard and cress across British Railways.
3. 13:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  4/4Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
4. 13:30
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing
  2/5Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets.
5. 13:45
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 2
  Bernice is unhappy about the demolition work in the garden.
6. 14:00
  Genius—Series 3, Matthew Wright
  5/6Dave Gorman and guest Matthew Wright chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
7. 14:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Congratulations, It's a Hob Nob
  2/4Wendy's baby is due, but it is Robin who takes to his bed with stomach cramps.
8. 15:00
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—6. Phineas Redux
  6/12Phineas fears his past will affect his career, and there are rumours over his love life.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Helen Mort & Mo Omar
  Helen Mort, Mo Omar and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books
10. 16:30
  The Medal Makers
  Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
11. 17:00
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—2. Mission Tornado
  2/6Jim Nicholson assembles his military rescue team. Can he plan for all eventualities?
12. 17:45
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 2. Locked!
  2/6The detective duo are drawn into a deeper mystery.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Beaumarchais—3. Femme Fatale
  3/6To help offset his enormous debts, Beaumarchais is set a task by Louis XV.
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Mustard and Cress Shortage
  8/14Neddie investigates the disappearance of mustard and cress across British Railways.
3. 19:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  4/4Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
4. 19:30
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing
  2/5Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets.
5. 19:45
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 2
  Bernice is unhappy about the demolition work in the garden.
6. 20:00
  Genius—Series 3, Matthew Wright
  5/6Dave Gorman and guest Matthew Wright chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
7. 20:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Congratulations, It's a Hob Nob
  2/4Wendy's baby is due, but it is Robin who takes to his bed with stomach cramps.
8. 21:00
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—6. Phineas Redux
  6/12Phineas fears his past will affect his career, and there are rumours over his love life.
9. 22:00
  One Person Found This Helpful—Series 4, Trouble with Lint
  4/6The show that tells you the loudest noise you can make with a medium tube in a small flat.
10. 22:30
  Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Magicians
  2/4Sam and Henry are on the island of Patos, trying to find a very rare heron.
11. 22:45
  Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Scotland
  2/4The country singer promotes her new album in Glasgow and traces her tartan in Edinburgh.
12. 23:00
  Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 2
  2/5Featuring the Ike Turner and Melvyn Bragg Story. Stars Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
13. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 9, Neil Innes talks to Graham Linehan
  5/6Songwriter Neil Innes talks to comedy writer and director Graham Linehan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Helen Mort & Mo Omar
  Helen Mort, Mo Omar and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books
2. 00:30
  The Medal Makers
  Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
3. 01:00
  Jim Nicholson - Four Days to Kill—2. Mission Tornado
  2/6Jim Nicholson assembles his military rescue team. Can he plan for all eventualities?
4. 01:45
  Daunt and Dervish—Series 3, 2. Locked!
  2/6The detective duo are drawn into a deeper mystery.
5. 02:00
  Beaumarchais—3. Femme Fatale
  3/6To help offset his enormous debts, Beaumarchais is set a task by Louis XV.
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Mustard and Cress Shortage
  8/14Neddie investigates the disappearance of mustard and cress across British Railways.
7. 03:00
  Boswell's Lives—Series 2, Boswell's Life of Bennett
  4/4Boswell attempts to locate the cream cracker under the settee of Mr Alan Bennett.
8. 03:30
  Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing
  2/5Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets.
9. 03:45
  Under One Roof—I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Episode 2
  Bernice is unhappy about the demolition work in the garden.
10. 04:00
  Genius—Series 3, Matthew Wright
  5/6Dave Gorman and guest Matthew Wright chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
11. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Congratulations, It's a Hob Nob
  2/4Wendy's baby is due, but it is Robin who takes to his bed with stomach cramps.
12. 05:00
  The Pallisers by Anthony Trollope—6. Phineas Redux
  6/12Phineas fears his past will affect his career, and there are rumours over his love life.

Wednesday 17 June 2026