BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Tuesday 7 July 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  I Was...—Series 4, I Was Johnny Cash's Tailor
  Manuel Cuevas, the 'King of Cowboy Bling', created Johnny Cash's black suits.
2. 00:30
  The No.219 Sodcast Project
  Ian McMillan fights the cause of the sodcasters, perpetrators of tinny mobile phone music
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Empty House
  1/7Following Holmes's final encounter with Moriarty, Watson faces tragedy - and murder...
4. 01:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—1. 1940s Broadcasting House
  1/10Wartime at the BBC with myriad hopes and fears in the course of newsgathering.
5. 02:00
  For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/8A day trip to France stirs memories for Bernard.
6. 02:30
  Dad's Army—Series 3, The Deadly Attachment
  8/26As the platoon guard a German U-boat crew, their captain makes a list.
7. 03:00
  The Architects—Series 2, Refurb
  2/4Matt and Tim are sent to restyle a Premier League footballer's mansion.
8. 03:30
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—1. April Revival - 1984
  1/5Tina Brown recalls her time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine, 1984 to 1992.
9. 03:45
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—11. The Cat Fight
  11/15With Anne's help, Neely agrees to perform on TV, but is she ready to face the cameras?
10. 04:00
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 5
  5/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Charles Collingwood
11. 04:30
  King Street Junior Revisited—Series 4, Turning the Tables
  5/6It's quiz time, but Mr Maxwell is lacking a team.
12. 05:00
  The Two Sisters by David Ashton
  Darkly humorous horror drama about two sisters, starring Joan Sims and Barbara Jefford.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Norwood Builder
  2/7Acused of murder! A young solicitor needs the detective's help.
2. 06:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—2. A Boozy French General Visits
  2/10Wartime at BBC Broadcasting House, sees a visit from a boozy French General.
3. 07:00
  Beaumarchais—6. Le Mot Juste
  6/6Will the storming of the Bastille finally dampen Beaumarchais' spirits?
4. 07:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Great Bank of England Robbery
  11/14A telephone call embroils Neddie in a villainous plan.
5. 08:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Vulnerable Adult
  3/6'When does an adult become vulnerable?' asks copper turned stand-up Alfie Moore.
6. 08:30
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—2. The Reagans -1985
  2/5Vanity Fair wows readers with photos of US President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy.
7. 08:45
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—12. Fateful News
  12/15Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes.
8. 09:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 1. Happy Go Lucky
  1/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with his blend of wit & wisdom
9. 09:30
  Eat Your Garden—River Severn
  2/5Cook and hedgerow harvester Wiz Clift explores some fertile acres in Gloucestershire.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—The Power of Story - Balaams Donkey
  Author and TV presenter Gemma Hunt marvels at a talking donkey who captures our attention.
11. 10:00
  A Good Read—Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
  Amrou Al-Kadhi and Peter Bazalgette join Harriet Gilbert to talk favourite books
12. 10:30
  "Right", Said Ted and Myles
  How did comedy actor Bernard Cribbins become a Top 10 pop star?
13. 11:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Norwood Builder
  2/7Acused of murder! A young solicitor needs the detective's help.
14. 11:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—2. A Boozy French General Visits
  2/10Wartime at BBC Broadcasting House, sees a visit from a boozy French General.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Beaumarchais—6. Le Mot Juste
  6/6Will the storming of the Bastille finally dampen Beaumarchais' spirits?
2. 12:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Great Bank of England Robbery
  11/14A telephone call embroils Neddie in a villainous plan.
3. 13:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Vulnerable Adult
  3/6'When does an adult become vulnerable?' asks copper turned stand-up Alfie Moore.
4. 13:30
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—2. The Reagans -1985
  2/5Vanity Fair wows readers with photos of US President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy.
5. 13:45
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—12. Fateful News
  12/15Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes.
6. 14:00
  Hoax!—From 17/08/1993
  Can Barry Cryer, Brian Johnston and Ray Cooney hoax Tim Brooke-Taylor?
7. 14:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Barred by Thandi Lubimbi & Richard Kurti
  British justice - addiction, corruption and scandal. And that’s just the barristers.
9. 16:00
  A Good Read—Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
  Amrou Al-Kadhi and Peter Bazalgette join Harriet Gilbert to talk favourite books
10. 16:30
  "Right", Said Ted and Myles
  How did comedy actor Bernard Cribbins become a Top 10 pop star?
11. 17:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Norwood Builder
  2/7Acused of murder! A young solicitor needs the detective's help.
12. 17:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—2. A Boozy French General Visits
  2/10Wartime at BBC Broadcasting House, sees a visit from a boozy French General.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Beaumarchais—6. Le Mot Juste
  6/6Will the storming of the Bastille finally dampen Beaumarchais' spirits?
2. 18:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Great Bank of England Robbery
  11/14A telephone call embroils Neddie in a villainous plan.
3. 19:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Vulnerable Adult
  3/6'When does an adult become vulnerable?' asks copper turned stand-up Alfie Moore.
4. 19:30
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—2. The Reagans -1985
  2/5Vanity Fair wows readers with photos of US President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy.
5. 19:45
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—12. Fateful News
  12/15Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes.
6. 20:00
  Hoax!—From 17/08/1993
  Can Barry Cryer, Brian Johnston and Ray Cooney hoax Tim Brooke-Taylor?
7. 20:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
8. 21:00
  Drama on 4—Barred by Thandi Lubimbi & Richard Kurti
  British justice - addiction, corruption and scandal. And that’s just the barristers.
9. 22:00
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 1. Happy Go Lucky
  1/6The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with his blend of wit & wisdom
10. 22:30
  And the Winner Is...—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6The luckiest ever winner? Matt Lucas hosts his alternative awards show.
11. 23:00
  All the World's a Globe—1. The Creation
  1/8The chaotic and noisy story of life on Earth from the National Theatre of Brent .
12. 23:15
  Foley and McColl: The Interview—Rockall
  1/6The duo tell all to Michael Parkinson. But will anyone believe them?
13. 23:30
  Edge Falls—Series 1, Family Fun Day
  2/5Booking 'Animal Man' Dickie Doubleday proves to be a barking idea. Stars Sarah Lancashire.
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Late
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
  Amrou Al-Kadhi and Peter Bazalgette join Harriet Gilbert to talk favourite books
2. 00:30
  "Right", Said Ted and Myles
  How did comedy actor Bernard Cribbins become a Top 10 pop star?
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes Series 1, The Norwood Builder
  2/7Acused of murder! A young solicitor needs the detective's help.
4. 01:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—2. A Boozy French General Visits
  2/10Wartime at BBC Broadcasting House, sees a visit from a boozy French General.
5. 02:00
  Beaumarchais—6. Le Mot Juste
  6/6Will the storming of the Bastille finally dampen Beaumarchais' spirits?
6. 02:30
  The Goon Show—Vintage Goons, The Great Bank of England Robbery
  11/14A telephone call embroils Neddie in a villainous plan.
7. 03:00
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Vulnerable Adult
  3/6'When does an adult become vulnerable?' asks copper turned stand-up Alfie Moore.
8. 03:30
  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown—2. The Reagans -1985
  2/5Vanity Fair wows readers with photos of US President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy.
9. 03:45
  Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann—12. Fateful News
  12/15Jennifer North returns to New York and falls madly in love - but then tragedy strikes.
10. 04:00
  Hoax!—From 17/08/1993
  Can Barry Cryer, Brian Johnston and Ray Cooney hoax Tim Brooke-Taylor?
11. 04:30
  Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
  4/4Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
12. 05:00
  Drama on 4—Barred by Thandi Lubimbi & Richard Kurti
  British justice - addiction, corruption and scandal. And that’s just the barristers.

Wednesday 8 July 2026