BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Sunday 11 October 2026

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C Clarke—2. Spiders
  
  2/2 What is the secret at the heart of the space object known as Rama?
2. 01:00
  
  Whodunnits—Philip Marlowe - The Lady in the Lake
  
  A body found in a mountain lake connects mysteriously with the case of a missing wife.
3. 02:30
  
  True Grit by Charles Portis (Omnibus)
  
  A young girl undertakes an unthinkable quest to avenge her father's death.
4. 03:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Chris Tarrant
  
  Broadcaster Chris Tarrant chooses tracks by Frank Sinatra and Mike + The Mechanics.
5. 03:45
  
  TV Dinners by Keith Lawes—A Far, Far Better Thing
  
  6/6 Mr Greenfield forces Geoffrey into a crooked money-making scheme.
6. 04:00
  
  The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  
  3/6 Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero.
7. 04:30
  
  Drop Me Here, Darling—A Slightly Previous Engagement
  
  Leslie, chauffeur to his ex-wife, is alarmed to learn that she has become engaged.
8. 05:00
  
  Conversation Extra—Conservatories And Other Edwardiana
  
  Poet John Betjeman and cartoonist Osbert Lancaster recall conservatories and orangeries.
9. 05:20
  
  Conversation Extra—Quick On The Draw - Osbert Lancaster
  
  Cartoonist Sir Osbert Lancaster explains how he tries to make the picture tell the story.
10. 05:35
  
  The Essay—Georgian Portraits, Dan Cruickshank on Robert Adam
  
  Dan Cruickshank explores his passion for the work of Georgian architect Robert Adam.
11. 05:50
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Max Hastings
  
  Writer Max Hastings chooses songs by Gilbert & Sullivan and Verdi.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, David Hempleman Adams OBE
  
  Explorer David Hempleman Adams is castaway by Sue Lawley.
2. 06:45
  
  Pursued by Bears—Beyond the Enchanted Places
  
  2/3 The story behind the enduring popularity of Pooh Bear.
3. 07:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - The Odyssey
  
  Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
4. 07:30
  
  Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill (Omnibus)
  
  Written in her 90s, Diana Athill debunks the myth that Britain was dreary in 40s and 50s
5. 08:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Willard White
  
  Opera singer Willard White chooses music by Nat King Cole and Bach.
6. 08:50
  
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Recovered from the incident with Tristram's nose, can his father cope with another blow?
7. 10:00
  
  Whack-O!—Marry or Bust
  
  Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.
8. 10:30
  
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Accidents Will Happen
  
  7/20 Susan rides Jimmy's bike sparking more disruption for the Clitheroe family!
9. 11:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, David Hempleman Adams OBE
  
  Explorer David Hempleman Adams is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10. 11:45
  
  Pursued by Bears—Beyond the Enchanted Places
  
  2/3 The story behind the enduring popularity of Pooh Bear.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - The Odyssey
  
  Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 12:30
  
  Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill (Omnibus)
  
  Written in her 90s, Diana Athill debunks the myth that Britain was dreary in 40s and 50s
3. 13:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Willard White
  
  Opera singer Willard White chooses music by Nat King Cole and Bach.
4. 13:50
  
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Recovered from the incident with Tristram's nose, can his father cope with another blow?
5. 15:00
  
  Whack-O!—Marry or Bust
  
  Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.
6. 15:30
  
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Accidents Will Happen
  
  7/20 Susan rides Jimmy's bike sparking more disruption for the Clitheroe family!
7. 16:00
  
  Limelight—SteelHeads, 2. The Conversation
  
  2/5 Medical chips, the convict, the blind boat captain…
8. 16:30
  
  Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper—The Standing Stones
  
  2/4 A treasure hunt under a full moon leads Simon, Jane and Barney deeper into danger.
9. 17:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, David Hempleman Adams OBE
  
  Explorer David Hempleman Adams is castaway by Sue Lawley.
10. 17:45
  
  Pursued by Bears—Beyond the Enchanted Places
  
  2/3 The story behind the enduring popularity of Pooh Bear.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - The Odyssey
  
  Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
2. 18:30
  
  Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill (Omnibus)
  
  Written in her 90s, Diana Athill debunks the myth that Britain was dreary in 40s and 50s
3. 19:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Willard White
  
  Opera singer Willard White chooses music by Nat King Cole and Bach.
4. 19:50
  
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Recovered from the incident with Tristram's nose, can his father cope with another blow?
5. 21:00
  
  Whack-O!—Marry or Bust
  
  Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.
6. 21:30
  
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Accidents Will Happen
  
  7/20 Susan rides Jimmy's bike sparking more disruption for the Clitheroe family!
7. 22:00
  
  Date Night—Series 2, Episode 2
  
  2/4 Marc Wootton and friends play couples on date night.
8. 22:30
  
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 2, Birmingham to Stansted Airport
  
  3/6 Alexei Sayle travels from Birmingham to Stansted Airport, meeting strangers on his train.
9. 23:00
  
  Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity
  
  1/4 The young aspiring politicians attempt to get the recognition and publicity they deserve.
10. 23:30
  
  Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Can struggling journalist Maddox's literary pretentions survive in the new media world?
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Limelight—SteelHeads, 2. The Conversation
  
  2/5 Medical chips, the convict, the blind boat captain…
2. 00:30
  
  Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper—The Standing Stones
  
  2/4 A treasure hunt under a full moon leads Simon, Jane and Barney deeper into danger.
3. 01:00
  
  Desert Island Discs Revisited—Adventurers 2, David Hempleman Adams OBE
  
  Explorer David Hempleman Adams is castaway by Sue Lawley.
4. 01:45
  
  Pursued by Bears—Beyond the Enchanted Places
  
  2/3 The story behind the enduring popularity of Pooh Bear.
5. 02:00
  
  Poetry Extra—Stories In Verse - The Odyssey
  
  Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
6. 02:30
  
  Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter by Diana Athill (Omnibus)
  
  Written in her 90s, Diana Athill debunks the myth that Britain was dreary in 40s and 50s
7. 03:40
  
  Inheritance Tracks—Willard White
  
  Opera singer Willard White chooses music by Nat King Cole and Bach.
8. 03:50
  
  Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne (Omnibus)—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Recovered from the incident with Tristram's nose, can his father cope with another blow?
9. 05:00
  
  Whack-O!—Marry or Bust
  
  Professor Jimmy Edwards' financial plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.
10. 05:30
  
  The Clitheroe Kid—Series 6, Accidents Will Happen
  
  7/20 Susan rides Jimmy's bike sparking more disruption for the Clitheroe family!

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