BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Friday 17 July 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Great Lives—Helena Morrissey on Rachael Heyhoe Flint
  City boss Helena Morrissey champions the life of Rachael Heyhoe Flint as her great life.
2. 00:30
  The Last Stand
  John Rawling relives the cricketing drama of England v West Indies at Lord's in 1963.
3. 01:00
  Young PC—Series 1, 2. Ball of Confusion
  2/3A newly qualified police constable is posted to her home town amidst the people she knows.
4. 01:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—9. Protecting National Monuments
  9/10Wartime. Out on a stroll, two BBC staff make a discovery in Trafalgar Square.
5. 02:00
  Boogie Up the River—I'll See You at the Source
  6/6As their Thames quest climaxes, Jennifer attempts to drink Sam under the table.
6. 02:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 8
  8/9Dr Y's time machine and a crazy audience sing-along.
7. 03:00
  Believe It!—Series 6, Journey Home
  1/4Richard Wilson persuades David Tennant to drive him back home to Greenock.
8. 03:30
  Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell—4. Cricket in Croatia
  4/5Angus visits a Croatian village where cricket has been played since the days of Napoleon.
9. 03:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—4. The Silver Gumshoe
  4/10Bandmaster Jenks wants to marry Eirlys, but first he needs to hire a private detective.
10. 04:00
  We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Clive Anderson's panel show of the past.
11. 04:30
  The Change—Series 1, Different for Girls
  2/6Can transvestite George dump his entire wardrobe for wife Carol?
12. 05:00
  The Ashes by Sue Townsend
  Louise gets involved with the captain of the England cricket team.
13. 05:40
  Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf
  A sumptuous story of a sweltering summer's day at Kew.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Young PC—Series 1, 3. Beginning To See The Light
  3/3A phone call tests Paula's commitment to the police.
2. 06:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—10. Aerial Torpedoes
  10/101940s wartime. The story draws to an end with a cautious romance and an unexpected bang.
3. 07:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/5The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses.
4. 07:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
  8/8Sceptical Harold slams Albert's spiritualist claims.
5. 08:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Jessie Cave
  1/6Stephen Mangan is back in his confessional box. Jessie Cave tells her guilty secrets.
6. 08:30
  Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell—5. The Elusive First Century
  5/5Angus's hopes of making his elusive first century rest on his final game in Poland.
7. 08:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—5. The Longshoremen
  5/10The local deckchair attendant is being victimised by the fishing community. But why?
8. 09:00
  Parish Matters—Series 1, 2. 'He's not presumed dead yet, Hank'
  2/4Can the council restore pride in the Parish? Comedy from an Ulster Parish near the border.
9. 09:30
  Will Self Takes the Waters—5. What Goes Around
  5/5Will Self explores the environmental impact of the bottled water industry.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Kings and Queens - King Cyrus
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Azariah France Williams.
11. 10:00
  Soul Music—Series 2, Zadok the Priest
  4/7Simon Halsey reflects on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.
12. 10:30
  Australian Wanted in Woodhall Spa
  Chris Ledgard explores the tradition of overseas cricketers playing for amateur UK clubs.
13. 11:00
  Young PC—Series 1, 3. Beginning To See The Light
  3/3A phone call tests Paula's commitment to the police.
14. 11:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—10. Aerial Torpedoes
  10/101940s wartime. The story draws to an end with a cautious romance and an unexpected bang.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/5The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses.
2. 12:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
  8/8Sceptical Harold slams Albert's spiritualist claims.
3. 13:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Jessie Cave
  1/6Stephen Mangan is back in his confessional box. Jessie Cave tells her guilty secrets.
4. 13:30
  Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell—5. The Elusive First Century
  5/5Angus's hopes of making his elusive first century rest on his final game in Poland.
5. 13:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—5. The Longshoremen
  5/10The local deckchair attendant is being victimised by the fishing community. But why?
6. 14:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Eve Pollard
  6/6All about Eve - ex-newspaper editor Eve Pollard tests a panel about herself.
7. 14:30
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Will the 1000 Years Festival mark the end of the old courthouse battle? It's summer 1953.
8. 15:00
  Peter Tinniswood—I Always Take Long Walks
  Dame Judi Dench stars as the wife of a man addicted to cricket, sharing private thoughts.
9. 15:30
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—1. Passions
  1/6Passions are roused amongst the cassocks and behind the garden produce stall.
10. 16:00
  Soul Music—Series 2, Zadok the Priest
  4/7Simon Halsey reflects on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.
11. 16:30
  Australian Wanted in Woodhall Spa
  Chris Ledgard explores the tradition of overseas cricketers playing for amateur UK clubs.
12. 17:00
  Young PC—Series 1, 3. Beginning To See The Light
  3/3A phone call tests Paula's commitment to the police.
13. 17:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—10. Aerial Torpedoes
  10/101940s wartime. The story draws to an end with a cautious romance and an unexpected bang.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/5The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses.
2. 18:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
  8/8Sceptical Harold slams Albert's spiritualist claims.
3. 19:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Jessie Cave
  1/6Stephen Mangan is back in his confessional box. Jessie Cave tells her guilty secrets.
4. 19:30
  Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell—5. The Elusive First Century
  5/5Angus's hopes of making his elusive first century rest on his final game in Poland.
5. 19:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—5. The Longshoremen
  5/10The local deckchair attendant is being victimised by the fishing community. But why?
6. 20:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Eve Pollard
  6/6All about Eve - ex-newspaper editor Eve Pollard tests a panel about herself.
7. 20:30
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Will the 1000 Years Festival mark the end of the old courthouse battle? It's summer 1953.
8. 21:00
  Peter Tinniswood—I Always Take Long Walks
  Dame Judi Dench stars as the wife of a man addicted to cricket, sharing private thoughts.
9. 21:30
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—1. Passions
  1/6Passions are roused amongst the cassocks and behind the garden produce stall.
10. 22:00
  Parish Matters—Series 1, 2. 'He's not presumed dead yet, Hank'
  2/4Can the council restore pride in the Parish? Comedy from an Ulster Parish near the border.
11. 22:30
  Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children—Series 1, 4. Lockdown
  4/4Ashley recalls homeschooling during lockdown.
12. 23:00
  Vent—Series 3, Loneliness Is a Crowded Head
  2/6Life outside hospital is a little fraught for Ben. Luckily he finds an island refuge.
13. 23:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Surreal take on infuriating call centres and ex-soviet tyrants settling in British suburbs
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Late
1. 00:00
  Soul Music—Series 2, Zadok the Priest
  4/7Simon Halsey reflects on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.
2. 00:30
  Australian Wanted in Woodhall Spa
  Chris Ledgard explores the tradition of overseas cricketers playing for amateur UK clubs.
3. 01:00
  Young PC—Series 1, 3. Beginning To See The Light
  3/3A phone call tests Paula's commitment to the police.
4. 01:45
  Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald—10. Aerial Torpedoes
  10/101940s wartime. The story draws to an end with a cautious romance and an unexpected bang.
5. 02:00
  Little Blighty on the Down—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/5The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses.
6. 02:30
  Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
  8/8Sceptical Harold slams Albert's spiritualist claims.
7. 03:00
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Jessie Cave
  1/6Stephen Mangan is back in his confessional box. Jessie Cave tells her guilty secrets.
8. 03:30
  Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-powered Cricket Tour Through Eastern Europe by Angus Bell—5. The Elusive First Century
  5/5Angus's hopes of making his elusive first century rest on his final game in Poland.
9. 03:45
  Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—5. The Longshoremen
  5/10The local deckchair attendant is being victimised by the fishing community. But why?
10. 04:00
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Eve Pollard
  6/6All about Eve - ex-newspaper editor Eve Pollard tests a panel about herself.
11. 04:30
  Ballylenon—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Will the 1000 Years Festival mark the end of the old courthouse battle? It's summer 1953.
12. 05:00
  Peter Tinniswood—I Always Take Long Walks
  Dame Judi Dench stars as the wife of a man addicted to cricket, sharing private thoughts.
13. 05:30
  Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym—1. Passions
  1/6Passions are roused amongst the cassocks and behind the garden produce stall.

Saturday 18 July 2026