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Listen online to the internet radio of BBC Radio 4 Extra live, a digital-only radio station with no analog frequency available. It is the sister station of BBC Radio 4, and, like its parent station, all of its programmes are speech-related, but without live talks and phone-ins. Several times, it broadcasts extended versions of programmes featured on its parent station. BBC Radio 4 Extra's schedule is curated from the BBC Sound Archive, spanning nearly 70 years and primarily featuring classic comedy, drama, and features.

BBC Radio 4 Extra slogan: "The Best in Comedy, Drama and Entertainment"

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RAJAR Q1 2020: Four percent growth in digital share
Digital listening share has increased to a new record of 58.6% up from 56.4% year on year in the latest RAJAR figures. Digital reach is also at a new record with 36.9 million adults, or 67% of the population, tuning in via a digital platform, up from 36.3m in Q1 2019. Listening via online and apps now accounts for 14% of all listening and nearly a quarter (24%) of digital listening, having grown by 25.4 million hours (or by 23%) year on year. With 32% of adults now claiming to own a smart speaker, online listening in home was for the fourth consecutive quarter the fastest growing platform and location, increasing by 21 million hours (or by 26.6%) year on year...More >>
radiotoday.co.uk - 14.05.2020
RAJAR Q4 2019: New record for digital radio listening
Digital listening share has increased by 11% to a new record of 58.5%, up from 52.6% in Q4 2018 in the latest figures for Q4 2019. They were boosted by the launch of new national commercial digital stations, and the growth of listening online via smart speakers in home and DAB listening in car. Overall digital listening grew by 43.4 million hours or 8% year on year. Listening via online and apps grew by 28.5 million hours (or by 30%) to now account for 12.5% of all listening and 21.5% of digital listening...More >>
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RAJAR Q4 2019: London and national brands round-up
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Kenneth Branagh returns to Radio 4 in Stalingrad
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RAJAR Q2 2019: London and national brands round-up
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Festive Highlights for 2018 on BBC Radio
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www.bbc.co.uk - 22.11.2018
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BBC Radio 4 Extra's programmes19

00:00 - Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities
1. Recalled to Life
1/5 Classic story of love and loss in the French Revolution. Stars Robert Lindsay.
00:45 - A Healthy Congregation by Rhidian Brook

A Welsh vicar has been given a year to boost the attendance at his monthly service.
01:00 - Whodunnits
Hercule Poirot - Dumb Witness, 1. The Letter
1/2 Hercule Poirot investigates a distressing letter from an elderly woman needing help
01:45 - Whodunnits
Val McDermid - Village SOS, 1. Murder Call
1/5 DCI Marion Bettany investigates a murder in a sleepy Northumbrian villagee
02:00 - Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe
1. Getting Together
1/5 The story of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie meet as teenagers in a variety show.
02:15 - Cry Babies
Series 1, 1. Preg/Not Preg
1/5 Frank and funny drama about female friendship in all its gruesome glory.
02:30 - Mum's on the Run
Episode 2
2/6 A modern single mum battles with life. Starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair
03:00 - Steptoe and Son
Series 5, Come Dancing
2/6 Albert helps son Harold to conquer the ballroom. Adapted from TV. With Wilfrid Brambell.
03:30 - Winston
Winston Comes to Town, Line of Communication
2/6 The cunning rogue has stowed away in a removal van to follow the family to London.
04:00 - Many a Slip
From 30/05/1978
Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
04:30 - Sneakiepeeks
Two of Our Spies Are Missing
6/6 When Bill meets the most able but least sane assassin, Sharla and Mark must locate them.
05:00 - Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities
2. The Old Order
2/5 Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.
05:45 - Please Don't by Erica Wagner

As a woman does research in the British Library she is surprised by a stranger's notes.
06:00 - Whodunnits
Hercule Poirot - Dumb Witness, 2. The Murder Trail
2/2 Hercule Poirot is on the trail of murderer
06:45 - Whodunnits
Val McDermid - Village SOS, 2. Reluctant Residents
2/5 Why are Shilwick's residents reluctant to help DCI Marion Bettany?
07:00 - Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe
2. You're Only Young Once
2/5 Eric and Ernie get a radio show in post-war London.
07:15 - Cry Babies
Series 1, 2. Near Break Up
2/5 Frank and funny drama about female friendship in all its gruesome glory.
07:30 - Jack & Millie
Series 2, Street Party
4/4 Jack and Millie Lemman record everything that happens to them.
08:00 - The Goon Show
Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.
08:30 - The Michael Bentine Show
From 19/02/1984
From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
09:00 - The Personality Test
Series 1, Jennie Bond
4/4 The former BBC Royal Correspondent quizzes a panel about herself.
09:30 - Artists
Series 1, A Brush With Death
6/6 Gerard organises Tamsin's first solo exhibition, but she's got so much else to do.
10:00 - Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities
2. The Old Order
2/5 Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.
10:45 - Please Don't by Erica Wagner

As a woman does research in the British Library she is surprised by a stranger's notes.
11:00 - Whodunnits
Hercule Poirot - Dumb Witness, 2. The Murder Trail
2/2 Hercule Poirot is on the trail of murderer
11:45 - Whodunnits
Val McDermid - Village SOS, 2. Reluctant Residents
2/5 Why are Shilwick's residents reluctant to help DCI Marion Bettany?
12:00 - Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe
2. You're Only Young Once
2/5 Eric and Ernie get a radio show in post-war London.
12:15 - Cry Babies
Series 1, 2. Near Break Up
2/5 Frank and funny drama about female friendship in all its gruesome glory.
12:30 - Jack & Millie
Series 2, Street Party
4/4 Jack and Millie Lemman record everything that happens to them.
13:00 - The Goon Show
Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.
13:30 - The Michael Bentine Show
From 19/02/1984
From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
14:00 - The Personality Test
Series 1, Jennie Bond
4/4 The former BBC Royal Correspondent quizzes a panel about herself.
14:30 - Artists
Series 1, A Brush With Death
6/6 Gerard organises Tamsin's first solo exhibition, but she's got so much else to do.
15:00 - Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities
2. The Old Order
2/5 Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.
15:45 - Please Don't by Erica Wagner

As a woman does research in the British Library she is surprised by a stranger's notes.
16:00 - Whodunnits
Hercule Poirot - Dumb Witness, 2. The Murder Trail
2/2 Hercule Poirot is on the trail of murderer
16:45 - Whodunnits
Val McDermid - Village SOS, 2. Reluctant Residents
2/5 Why are Shilwick's residents reluctant to help DCI Marion Bettany?
17:00 - Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe
2. You're Only Young Once
2/5 Eric and Ernie get a radio show in post-war London.
17:15 - Cry Babies
Series 1, 2. Near Break Up
2/5 Frank and funny drama about female friendship in all its gruesome glory.
17:30 - Jack & Millie
Series 2, Street Party
4/4 Jack and Millie Lemman record everything that happens to them.
18:00 - The Goon Show
Series 5, The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler of Bexhill-on-Sea
3/24 Constable Neddie Seagoon sets out to apprehend Minnie and Henry's Sussex assailant.
18:30 - The Michael Bentine Show
From 19/02/1984
From Russian spies to a tour of BBC sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
19:00 - The Personality Test
Series 1, Jennie Bond
4/4 The former BBC Royal Correspondent quizzes a panel about herself.
19:30 - Artists
Series 1, A Brush With Death
6/6 Gerard organises Tamsin's first solo exhibition, but she's got so much else to do.
20:00 - TED Radio Hour
Doppelgangers
Manoush Zomorodi explores the idea of the uncanny idea of our double selves
20:50 - Witness History
The Failed Kidnapping of Princess Anne
Royal Protection Officer, Jim Beaton, recalls the failed kidnap attempt to Mike Lanchin.
21:00 - Making Tracks
4. Basing St Studios
4/4 Paul Morley visits London's Basing St Studios with Trevor Horn and Chris Blackwell.
21:30 - Rabbit Redux by John Updike
7. New Experiences
7/10 Skeeter's presence at Harry's house is taking its toll on the neighbourhood.
21:45 - Anna's War by Lizzie Nunnery
2. We Shoot Rats Here
2/5 Based on the true story of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya who was murdered in 2006
22:00 - ReincarNathan
Series 2, Max
6/6 Comedy series about a man struggling to cope with being reincarnated as various animals.
22:30 - Josh Howie's Losing It
Series 2, The Visitor
1/6 Return of comic Josh Howie trying to come to terms with the birth of his first child.
23:00 - The John Moloney Show
Series 4, Britain's Most Expensive Mouse
2/4 John goes toe-to-toe with the law. Consumer law to be precise.
23:15 - Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life
Series 1, Max
2/4 Tom Parry has a theory that fancy dress can change your life.
23:30 - Pleased to Meet You
Pilot
90-something good-time girl Dora Dale tells some wild tales from her star-strewn past.