BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 19 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  A Good Read—Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
  Adjoa Andoh, Andy Day and Harriett Gilbert talk good book.
2. 00:30
  Happy Birthday, Neptune
  In the Solar System's outer darkness, Neptune had its first 'official' birthday in 2011.
3. 01:00
  The Wolf Far Hence by Edward Boyd—5. The Truth
  5/6The body count mounts at the remote Highland loch, but Steve Gardiner has a theory.
4. 01:30
  The Senior Partner—7. Butcher's Boy
  Can solicitors James Rowan and his nephew Olly discover the truth behind a school theft?
5. 02:00
  Yes Minister—Series 2, The Whisky Priest
  6/8Jim Hacker shuns Sir Humphrey's advice over dodgy weapon dealing.
6. 02:30
  The Milligan Papers—Jonah And The Whale
  2/6Our story begins in Balham Labour Exchange. Stars Spike Milligan and John Antrobus.
7. 03:00
  Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 2. Bringing Up Lucy
  2/5Florence watches some of the very raunchy movies that Selina has made.
8. 03:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, 7. Unwelcome News
  7/10Adrian struggles with his book and receives a troubling letter from an old flame.
9. 03:45
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—2. Rosalie
  2/5Agnes has already been beset with great disappointment. What should she do?
10. 04:00
  Hoax!—From 28/09/1993
  Can Christopher Timothy, John Wells and Peter Jones trick Tim Brooke-Taylor?
11. 04:30
  Life in London—The Fancy
  2/6Tom and Jerry visit a 19th-century cockfight and make a special wager.
12. 05:00
  A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy—1. The Architect
  1/3Parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Wolf Far Hence by Edward Boyd—6. The Finale
  6/6Steve Gardiner battles to confront the multiple-murderer. Stars Teddy Johnson.
2. 06:30
  The Senior Partner—8. Hannah
  Can solicitors James Rowan and his nephew Olly discover the truth behind a theft?
3. 07:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot
  8/8Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?
4. 07:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Three Sons
  Modern morality tale of the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons.
5. 08:00
  You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'You're no help at all Chris!'
  1/6Unusual adverts flummox Iain Stirling, Su Pollard, Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker.
6. 08:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, 8. Leave it to Mother
  8/10Adrian receives some shocking news, but it's not long before his fortunes change again.
7. 08:45
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—3. Weston
  3/5Agnes has been a governess for two years. She is lonely and desperate for a friend.
8. 09:00
  Best Medicine—Series 3, 3 - Horses, Breaking Bad News, Reels
  3/6Horse Therapy, Breaking Bad News and Instagram Reels – which will win?
9. 09:30
  The Essay—Terry-Thomas
  Simon Heffer considers the film career of comic actor Terry-Thomas.
10. 09:45
  Daily Service—Holy Women – Saint Werburgh
  Holy Women – Saint Werburgh
11. 10:00
  Archive on 4—#TheQueue
  Mark Thomas explores why the British believe they’re born to queue.
12. 11:00
  The Wolf Far Hence by Edward Boyd—6. The Finale
  6/6Steve Gardiner battles to confront the multiple-murderer. Stars Teddy Johnson.
13. 11:30
  The Senior Partner—8. Hannah
  Can solicitors James Rowan and his nephew Olly discover the truth behind a theft?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot
  8/8Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?
2. 12:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Three Sons
  Modern morality tale of the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons.
3. 13:00
  You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'You're no help at all Chris!'
  1/6Unusual adverts flummox Iain Stirling, Su Pollard, Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker.
4. 13:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, 8. Leave it to Mother
  8/10Adrian receives some shocking news, but it's not long before his fortunes change again.
5. 13:45
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—3. Weston
  3/5Agnes has been a governess for two years. She is lonely and desperate for a friend.
6. 14:00
  The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 3: Dad's Army v Spice Girls
  3/6Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Darren Harriott and Zoe Lyons.
7. 14:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news that his girlfriend has dumped him.
8. 15:00
  A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy—2. The Man of Letters
  2/3After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets his mentor - Henry.
9. 16:00
  Archive on 4—#TheQueue
  Mark Thomas explores why the British believe they’re born to queue.
10. 17:00
  The Wolf Far Hence by Edward Boyd—6. The Finale
  6/6Steve Gardiner battles to confront the multiple-murderer. Stars Teddy Johnson.
11. 17:30
  The Senior Partner—8. Hannah
  Can solicitors James Rowan and his nephew Olly discover the truth behind a theft?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot
  8/8Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?
2. 18:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Three Sons
  Modern morality tale of the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons.
3. 19:00
  You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'You're no help at all Chris!'
  1/6Unusual adverts flummox Iain Stirling, Su Pollard, Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker.
4. 19:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, 8. Leave it to Mother
  8/10Adrian receives some shocking news, but it's not long before his fortunes change again.
5. 19:45
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—3. Weston
  3/5Agnes has been a governess for two years. She is lonely and desperate for a friend.
6. 20:00
  The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 3: Dad's Army v Spice Girls
  3/6Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Darren Harriott and Zoe Lyons.
7. 20:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news that his girlfriend has dumped him.
8. 21:00
  A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy—2. The Man of Letters
  2/3After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets his mentor - Henry.
9. 22:00
  Best Medicine—Series 3, 3 - Horses, Breaking Bad News, Reels
  3/6Horse Therapy, Breaking Bad News and Instagram Reels – which will win?
10. 22:30
  Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Manufactured Bands
  4/4Mitch competes with his nemesis for the title of best musical satirist in the world.
11. 23:00
  Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best comedians from wherever in the world they are.
12. 23:30
  Dial M for Pizza—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6More spicy sketches to the adventures of Mr Makeaslotofmistakes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Archive on 4—#TheQueue
  Mark Thomas explores why the British believe they’re born to queue.
2. 01:00
  The Wolf Far Hence by Edward Boyd—6. The Finale
  6/6Steve Gardiner battles to confront the multiple-murderer. Stars Teddy Johnson.
3. 01:30
  The Senior Partner—8. Hannah
  Can solicitors James Rowan and his nephew Olly discover the truth behind a theft?
4. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 2, The Teapot
  8/8Eleanor wants a video player, but how can she raise the cash?
5. 02:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Three Sons
  Modern morality tale of the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons.
6. 03:00
  You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'You're no help at all Chris!'
  1/6Unusual adverts flummox Iain Stirling, Su Pollard, Alasdair Beckett-King and Sophie Duker.
7. 03:30
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, 8. Leave it to Mother
  8/10Adrian receives some shocking news, but it's not long before his fortunes change again.
8. 03:45
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—3. Weston
  3/5Agnes has been a governess for two years. She is lonely and desperate for a friend.
9. 04:00
  The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 3: Dad's Army v Spice Girls
  3/6Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Darren Harriott and Zoe Lyons.
10. 04:30
  Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6The CyberPass cafe is shaken by Neville's shock news that his girlfriend has dumped him.
11. 05:00
  A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy—2. The Man of Letters
  2/3After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets his mentor - Henry.

Thursday 20 August 2026