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Listen online to the internet radio of BBC Radio 4 Extra live, a digital-only radio station with no analogue 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. It often 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"
BBC Radio 4 Extra slogan: "The Best in Comedy, Drama and Entertainment"
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BBC Radio 4 Extra to air special series Kenny Everett at 80
To mark what would have been Kenny Everett’s 80th birthday, BBC Radio 4 Extra is to air a week of programmes on the late broadcaster.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 12.12.2024
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 >>radiotoday.co.uk - 06.02.2020
RAJAR Q4 2019: London and national brands round-up
Coverage of the general election helped 5 Live, Radio 4 and LBC each add half a million listeners across 2019. 5 Live is up from 4.9m to 5.4m in the Q4/2019 RAJAR listening figures, while Radio 4 has added a similar amount, rising from 10.4m a year ago to 10.9m now. LBC, including new digital station LBC News, posts a record high of 2.7m listeners (up more than half a million year on year), while talkRADIO is up more than 40% from 12 months ago to now have 433,000 listeners a week – another record high for the Wireless station...More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 06.02.2020
Kenneth Branagh returns to Radio 4 in Stalingrad
Kenneth Branagh, Greta Scacchi, Mark Bonnar, Ann Mitchell, Doon Mackichan, Kenneth Cranham and more star in a dark and honest account of the epic battle of Stalingrad by celebrated war reporter and author, Vasily Grossman. Two part drama based on war reporter Vasily Grossman’s account also stars Greta Scacchi and Mark Bonnar. Anton Lesser reads Grossman’s private journal - translated into English for the first time - in a Book Of The Week special. Translated by Robert and Elizabeth Chandler, Stalingrad is a prequel to Grossman’s novel Life And Fate which was adapted by Radio 4 in 2011 and featuring many of the same acclaimed cast.More >>www.bbc.co.uk - 12.11.2019
RAJAR Q2 2019: London and national brands round-up
Zoe Ball has lost more than three quarters of a million listeners to her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, according to the latest audience research from RAJAR. The show’s reach is down 781,000 quarter-on-quarter to 8.266m for the three months survey period up to the 23rd June 2019. In Q1/19 she had 9.047m listeners; in Q2/2018 Chris Evans reached 9.038m. Radio 2’s audience at breakfast is now the lowest its been since Q3/2010, when Evans was fairly new in the job.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 01.08.2019
RAJAR Q1 2019: Milestones reached for DAB and digital radio
Digital listening has reached a new record share of 56.4%, up from 50.9% in Q1 2018, according to RAJAR Q1 2019 data released today. The annual growth of 5.5 percentage points to 56.4% from 50.9% represents the strongest ever percentage point growth in digital listening platform share since records began. Digital reach increased by over 2 million listeners to 36.3 million and overall digital listening grew by 55.9 million hours or by 10.7% year on year.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 16.05.2019
Festive Highlights for 2018 on BBC Radio
BBC Radio has today announced its on-air highlights for the festive period.
Bob Shennan, BBC Director of Radio & Music, says: “This Christmas BBC Radio will offer an unrivalled collection of programmes featuring the finest DJs, musicians and actors. Across our stations, teams have curated brilliant schedules with world-class talent - all of which are available on BBC Sounds.”More >>www.bbc.co.uk - 22.11.2018
RAJAR Q3 2018: London and national brands update
Nick Grimshaw left the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show with half a million more listeners than a year ago – handing them to Greg James who took over the show halfway through the last quarter. The show now attracts 5.75m listeners (Mon – Fri) and is up 465,000 Year on Year.
In London, Capital is back on top with almost 2,100,000 listeners according to Reach in the London commercial radio battle, as Kiss slips back under the 2m listener mark (1,958,000). Magic is in third place (1.5m) whilst Heart comes in 4th (1.4m). But BBC Radio 4 continues to lead the London Reach with 2.4m listeners.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 25.10.2018
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00:00 - A Good Read
Lemn Sissay and Mick Herron
Lemn Sissay and Mick Herron join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
Lemn Sissay and Mick Herron join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
00:30 - St Pancras Pianos
Improvisations in music and story from the street pianists at London’s St Pancras Station.
01:00 - Paul Temple
Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 6. Mainly About Wyman
6/8 The sleuth investigates whether a criminal called The Fence is behind Julia's murder.
6/8 The sleuth investigates whether a criminal called The Fence is behind Julia's murder.
01:30 - After Eden
2. Grace and Truth
2/6 The woman vicar's culottes raise parish eyebrows.
2/6 The woman vicar's culottes raise parish eyebrows.
02:00 - Winston
Winston Back Home, A Whale of a Time with Chekhov
2/6 Angry Nancy takes action when she hears what the old rogue has been up to.
2/6 Angry Nancy takes action when she hears what the old rogue has been up to.
02:30 - The Goon Show
Series 8, Spon
1/26 A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes.
1/26 A certain brown terror awaits Dick Emery, who is filling Harry Secombe's shoes.
03:00 - A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics
Series 1, Tell Me A Story
4/4 Great works of fiction are upended when the comedy trio stumble into the plot.
4/4 Great works of fiction are upended when the comedy trio stumble into the plot.
03:30 - The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson
7. Life-Changing News
7/10 Gerty has some life-changing news.
7/10 Gerty has some life-changing news.
03:45 - Private Papers by Margaret Forster
7. Rosemary's Baby
7/10 The three sisters opt for different life choices...
7/10 The three sisters opt for different life choices...
04:00 - The Food Quiz
Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
04:30 - Hidden Treasures
Country House Mystery by Guy Meredith
A hack hired to finish a deceased author’s last book is suspicious over his death.
A hack hired to finish a deceased author’s last book is suspicious over his death.
06:00 - Paul Temple
Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
7/8 The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
7/8 The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
06:30 - After Eden
3. One Flesh
3/6 Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
3/6 Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
07:00 - Nineteen Ninety-Eight
Episode 2
2/6 Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
2/6 Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
07:30 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, The Emigrant
19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
08:00 - Dot
Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
08:30 - The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson
8. Dramatic End
8/10 Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
8/10 Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
08:45 - Private Papers by Margaret Forster
8. Births and Deaths
8/10 Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
8/10 Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
09:00 - Henry Normal: A Normal...
Humanity
What does it mean to be human?
What does it mean to be human?
09:30 - Prime Ministers' Props
Series 1, Anthony Eden's Homburg Hat
3/5 David Cannadine explores the changing significance of Anthony Eden's Homburg hat.
3/5 David Cannadine explores the changing significance of Anthony Eden's Homburg hat.
09:45 - Daily Service
The Life of Lambeth Palace - Community
A week-long series of services exploring the life and ministry of Lambeth Palace in London
A week-long series of services exploring the life and ministry of Lambeth Palace in London
10:00 - Archive on 4
Close to Home - The Story of Local Radio
The start of BBC local radio with stations in Leicester, Sheffield and Merseyside.
The start of BBC local radio with stations in Leicester, Sheffield and Merseyside.
11:00 - Paul Temple
Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
7/8 The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
7/8 The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
11:30 - After Eden
3. One Flesh
3/6 Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
3/6 Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
12:00 - Nineteen Ninety-Eight
Episode 2
2/6 Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
2/6 Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
12:30 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, The Emigrant
19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
13:00 - Dot
Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
13:30 - The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson
8. Dramatic End
8/10 Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
8/10 Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
13:45 - Private Papers by Margaret Forster
8. Births and Deaths
8/10 Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
8/10 Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
14:00 - The Museum of Curiosity
Series 12, Episode 2
2/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
2/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
14:30 - Hidden Treasures
Butterfingers by David Pownall
One hospital has a novel idea to implement cuts in the Health Service…
One hospital has a novel idea to implement cuts in the Health Service…
16:00 - Archive on 4
Close to Home - The Story of Local Radio
The start of BBC local radio with stations in Leicester, Sheffield and Merseyside.
The start of BBC local radio with stations in Leicester, Sheffield and Merseyside.
17:00 - Paul Temple
Paul Temple and the Margo Mystery, 7. A Time to Worry
7/8 The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
7/8 The sleuth edges closer to solving the murder and discovering the identity of The Fence.
17:30 - After Eden
3. One Flesh
3/6 Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
3/6 Arranging weddings and funerals on the same day is just part of a vicar's job....
18:00 - Nineteen Ninety-Eight
Episode 2
2/6 Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
2/6 Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
18:30 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, The Emigrant
19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
19/20 The Lad decides to move abroad, but has big trouble finding a country to take him.
19:00 - Dot
Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
2/4 A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?
19:30 - The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson
8. Dramatic End
8/10 Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
8/10 Dramatic events spark the end of the commune.
19:45 - Private Papers by Margaret Forster
8. Births and Deaths
8/10 Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
8/10 Celia is a social worker and devoted to Frank but misses her stress free gardening job.
20:00 - The Museum of Curiosity
Series 12, Episode 2
2/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
2/6 John Lloyd and Sally Phillips with Joe Lycett, Professor Tom Shakespeare and Konnie Huq.
20:30 - Hidden Treasures
Butterfingers by David Pownall
One hospital has a novel idea to implement cuts in the Health Service…
One hospital has a novel idea to implement cuts in the Health Service…
22:00 - Henry Normal: A Normal...
Humanity
What does it mean to be human?
What does it mean to be human?
22:30 - Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting
Series 2, Museum of East End Life
3/6 An upturned whelk-shaped heritage centre causes more damage to the comedian's home life.
3/6 An upturned whelk-shaped heritage centre causes more damage to the comedian's home life.
22:55 - The Comedy Club Interviews
Alfie Moore 3/3
Jon Holmes once again chats to the copper turned comedian, Alfie Moore.
Jon Holmes once again chats to the copper turned comedian, Alfie Moore.
23:00 - The Skivers
Series 3, Michael Winner
1/5 Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun.
1/5 Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun.
23:30 - Warhorses of Letters
Series 3, Episode 4
4/4 Old age has come to the horses and Marengo is sick. Copenhagen gallops to his side.
4/4 Old age has come to the horses and Marengo is sick. Copenhagen gallops to his side.
23:45 - The News at Bedtime
Series 1, Episode 7
7/7 Riot police are called in as the Teddy Bears try to have their picnic.
7/7 Riot police are called in as the Teddy Bears try to have their picnic.