BBC Sounds - Radio 4 Extra - Schedules (2024)

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Early

  • 00:30Erin's Model WorldSupermodel Erin O'Connor explores ideas to protect fashion model welfare
  • 01:00WhodunnitsJulie Enfield Investigates: TerminusAs the Lucky Charm murders mount up, the detective questions a busker.
  • 01:30DetectiveSeries 4DS Brook and his colleagues suspect a major blag is on the cards.
  • 02:00Greywing1. Scoop!Swishing his cape, Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter becomes a superhero.
  • 02:30The Goon ShowSeries 5Extended restored episode of the surreal classic comedy.
  • 03:00Miracles R UsDomestic ArrangementsCan Sylvia and Caroline help with a case of inadvertently encouraged romantic interest?
  • 03:30Dark Matter by Michelle Paver7. Bear PostJack hacks down the bear post.
  • 03:45Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims2. Overdoing It?Has Ellen bitten off more than she can chew?
  • 04:00Quote... UnquoteGeorgie Morrell, Lissa Evans, Daliso ChapondaNigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
  • 04:30A Whole 'Nother StorySeries 3Back from America, Jenny is after Pete. Cassie is burying her head.
  • 05:00Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries1. WildernessThe wild and tormented Francis Herries begins a new life in Cumberland. Stars Gavin Muir.
  • 06:00WhodunnitsJulie Enfield Investigates: TerminusWith the Lucky Charm killer at large, the detective is taunted at the station.

Morning

  • 06:30DetectiveSeries 4A series of brutal attacks follows the death of a crime lord.
  • 07:00BallylenonSeries 4Canon Friel's death causes upset and ruins Phonsie Doherty's plans.
  • 07:30Hanco*ck's Half HourSeries 1The time has come – the Lad Himself must get a job. Starring Tony Hanco*ck.
  • 08:00Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-UpsSeries 1Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
  • 08:30Dark Matter by Michelle Paver8. VisitorJack has a welcomed visitor.
  • 08:45Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims3. PressureThe pressure of balancing a job, parenting and the PTA seems almost impossible to Ellen.
  • 09:00Yesterday in Parliament24/07/2024Alicia McCarthy reports on a small rebellion by Labour MPs.
  • 09:30A Walk of One's Own: Virginia Woolf on Foot3. CornwallSt Ives - where writer Virginia Woolf scramble over the cliffs, inspired by the waves
  • 09:45Daily ServiceA Letter of John - Searching for truthChristian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angela Tilby
  • 10:00Archive on 4Stewart Lee: Unreliable NarratorComedian Stewart Lee considers the problems and possibilities of unreliable narrators.
  • 11:00WhodunnitsJulie Enfield Investigates: TerminusWith the Lucky Charm killer at large, the detective is taunted at the station.
  • 11:30DetectiveSeries 4A series of brutal attacks follows the death of a crime lord.

Afternoon

  • 12:00BallylenonSeries 4Canon Friel's death causes upset and ruins Phonsie Doherty's plans.
  • 12:30Hanco*ck's Half HourSeries 1The time has come – the Lad Himself must get a job. Starring Tony Hanco*ck.
  • 13:00Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-UpsSeries 1Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
  • 13:30Dark Matter by Michelle Paver8. VisitorJack has a welcomed visitor.
  • 13:45Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims3. PressureThe pressure of balancing a job, parenting and the PTA seems almost impossible to Ellen.
  • 14:00WordaholicsSeries 2Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game
  • Live:14:30Elephants to Catch EelsSeries 2It's Jesters' Relief Week, but must Cornish smuggler Tamsyn raise funds for Devonians?
  • On Next:15:00Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries2. Forty-FiveFrancis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.Programme Website
  • 16:00Archive on 4Stewart Lee: Unreliable NarratorComedian Stewart Lee considers the problems and possibilities of unreliable narrators.
  • 17:00WhodunnitsJulie Enfield Investigates: TerminusWith the Lucky Charm killer at large, the detective is taunted at the station.
  • 17:30DetectiveSeries 4A series of brutal attacks follows the death of a crime lord.
  • 18:00BallylenonSeries 4Canon Friel's death causes upset and ruins Phonsie Doherty's plans.
  • 18:30Hanco*ck's Half HourSeries 1The time has come – the Lad Himself must get a job. Starring Tony Hanco*ck.

Evening

  • 19:00Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-UpsSeries 1Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk.
  • 19:30Dark Matter by Michelle Paver8. VisitorJack has a welcomed visitor.
  • 19:45Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims3. PressureThe pressure of balancing a job, parenting and the PTA seems almost impossible to Ellen.
  • 20:00WordaholicsSeries 2Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game
  • 20:30Elephants to Catch EelsSeries 2It's Jesters' Relief Week, but must Cornish smuggler Tamsyn raise funds for Devonians?Programme Website
  • 21:00Hugh Walpole - Rogue Herries2. Forty-FiveFrancis Herries encounters Mirabell again and the Jacobite rebels march on Carlisle.Programme Website
  • 22:00Geoff Norcott's Working Men's ClubEpisode 2Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity. This week, should we just ‘man up’?
  • 22:30The Museum of EverythingSeries 3Lady Bagshot claims on the insurance, and the model railway club hits the buffers.Programme Website
  • 22:55The Comedy Club InterviewsBebe Cave 3/3Jake Yapp talks to Bebe Cave.Programme Website
  • 23:00Bussmann and Quantick KingsizeEpisode 4Buy a compendium of fairy tales from Boney M. Stars Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.Programme Website
  • 23:30PartySeries 1The Party take to the streets with their inaugural protest.

Late

  • 00:00Archive on 4Stewart Lee: Unreliable NarratorComedian Stewart Lee considers the problems and possibilities of unreliable narrators.
BBC Sounds - Radio 4 Extra - Schedules (2024)

FAQs

What is happening to BBC Radio 4 Extra? ›

On 26 May 2022, as part of planned cuts and streamlining with a greater focus on digital, the BBC announced plans to discontinue Radio 4 Extra as a broadcast station. It will be supplanted by BBC Sounds.

What does Radio 4 play? ›

Radio 4 is a station for anyone interested in intelligent speech. Its schedule is packed with the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

What number is Radio 4 Extra? ›

BBC Radio 4 Extra will be available on digital television using the same channel numbers as BBC Radio 7. Listen on Freeview and Freesat channel 708, Sky channel 0131 or Virgin Media channel 910.

Can you get Radio 4 Extra on BBC Sounds? ›

1. Scoop!1. Scoop!

Is Radio 4 finishing? ›

It will no longer be available on Long Wave. Radio 4 are ending separate scheduling on Radio 4 LW as the technology is coming to the end of its life. We will continue to alert people to this change as we come closer to it in 2024, as we have with announcements at the end of the programme.

What is happening to BBC Four? ›

The BBC has announced that it plans to stop airing CBBC and BBC Four as traditional broadcast channels. Director-general Tim Davie announced the content of these networks will continue to be produced and made available for online platforms.

What is the target audience for Radio 4? ›

BBC Radio 4 targets a more mature audience of 55 years and older, focusing on news, current affairs, drama, and cultural programming. Despite this, it still offers a diverse range of content that can appeal to a broader age range.

Why won't BBC Sounds play? ›

Restart the device. Position the device closer to your WiFi router for a stronger signal, or try changing the channel your WiFi router transmits on. This page has guidance on how to do this: Tech Advisor: How to change your router channel for better WiFi. (The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.)

What age are Radio 4 listeners? ›

The average age of the Radio 4 listener is 56 years old and skews towards an older audience. Our target audience of 35-54 ABC1 (commonly termed 'replenishers') makes up 24% of the audience.

What was the old name for Radio 4? ›

BBC Radio 4 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. The station replaced the BBC Home Service on 30 September 1967 and broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes from the BBC's headquarters at Broadcasting House, London.

When did Radio 4 Extra start? ›

The station launched in December 2002 as BBC 7, was renamed BBC Radio 7 in 2008, then relaunched as BBC Radio 4 Extra in April 2011.

How many BBC radio stations are there? ›

Overview. BBC Local Radio is a network of 39 radio stations that collectively cover all of England, Jersey and Guernsey.

Can you get BBC Sounds in the USA? ›

You can use BBC Sounds by visiting www.bbc.com/sounds or by installing the BBC Sounds app. The BBC Sounds app is available on devices running Amazon Fire 6, Android 7 or iOS 15 and above.

Is BBC Sound free? ›

You can listen to or download most podcasts for free on the BBC Sounds app or from the BBC Sounds website on your computer. From our website, you can download many podcasts as MP3 files. You can transfer the MP3 files to a portable device, such as an MP3 player, to listen to on the move.

How many people listen to BBC Radio 4? ›

BBC Radio 4 had 9.3m listeners with 5.7m tuning in for The Today programme (Mon-Sat). BBC Radio 5 Live posted a reach of 5.6m listeners. 5 Live Breakfast had 1.4m listeners. BBC Radio 6 Music had 2.8m listeners and remains the biggest digital-only network in the UK.

Why is BBC Radio 4 off air? ›

It is coming to the end of its life as a technology, but dates have not yet been confirmed. Effective 15th April, Radio 4 is no longer be available on medium wave. Medium wave listeners will need to retune their radio to Radio 4 on FM or DAB, or listen via smart speaker, BBC Sounds or digital television.

How can I listen to BBC Radio 4 in the US? ›

Listen to BBC Radio 4 via app live and for free | radio.net.

What will replace the now show on BBC Radio 4? ›

In March 2024 it was announced that the spring 2024 series would be its last, with Punt and Dennis presenting a new BBC radio 4 show RouteMasters. The show concluded on the 19th of April 2024.

Is BBC Radio changing? ›

We are making changes to how we support internet radio streams. If you listen via BBC Sounds (or a device that is listed on the Sounds help site) you will not be affected, but if you use a third-party app, an internet radio or bespoke device, these changes may affect you.

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