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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"
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 >>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.
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BBC Radio 4 Extra's programmes01
00:00 - A Good Read
Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich
Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
00:30 - Country Down Under
How country music became a powerful form of expression for Australia’s Aboriginal peoples.
01:00 - Whodunnits
A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 1. Method in his Madness
1/4 Charles lands a role in an immersive production of Hamlet and an actress goes missing.
1/4 Charles lands a role in an immersive production of Hamlet and an actress goes missing.
01:30 - E Nesbit - The Railway Children
1. Upheaval
1/4 A family's sudden upheaval becomes bearable for three children when they find a railway.
1/4 A family's sudden upheaval becomes bearable for three children when they find a railway.
02:00 - Semi Circles
Series 2, A Complete Break
1/6 Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
1/6 Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
02:30 - The Goon Show
Series 5, The Last Tram (from Clapham)
9/24 London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
9/24 London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that got away.
03:00 - The Wilsons Save the World
Series 1, The Block
4/4 Max and Mike attempt to broach the sensitive subject of S.E.X. with their daughters.
4/4 Max and Mike attempt to broach the sensitive subject of S.E.X. with their daughters.
03:30 - Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort
2. England
2/5 Nancy shows no interest in her admirers until the determined Waldorf Astor appears.
2/5 Nancy shows no interest in her admirers until the determined Waldorf Astor appears.
03:45 - Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh
2. Chicago
2/5 Gamrah embarks on married life a long way from home, in Chicago.
2/5 Gamrah embarks on married life a long way from home, in Chicago.
04:00 - Hidden Treasures
Syon House
6/8 The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
6/8 The antiques quiz visits Syon House in London.
04:30 - The Change
Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.
6/6 Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.
05:00 - DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers
2. Recognition
2/3 Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
2/3 Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
06:00 - Whodunnits
A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 2. To Die, to Sleep
2/4 Charles is in Oxford in a re-imaging of Hamlet, where Ophelia has gone missing.
2/4 Charles is in Oxford in a re-imaging of Hamlet, where Ophelia has gone missing.
06:30 - E Nesbit - The Railway Children
2. Rescue
2/4 Mother falls ill and a Russian turns up at the station. Stars Timothy Bateson.
2/4 Mother falls ill and a Russian turns up at the station. Stars Timothy Bateson.
07:00 - Never Too Late
Series 1, Down Memory Lane
3/7 Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination.
3/7 Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination.
07:30 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, The Christmas Club
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
08:00 - Boswell's Lives
Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna
3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
08:30 - Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort
3. The Pioneer
3/5 Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
3/5 Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
08:45 - Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh
3. The Divorce
3/5 Sadeem runs to London to recover from the injustice of being divorced before being married
3/5 Sadeem runs to London to recover from the injustice of being divorced before being married
09:00 - Yesterday in Parliament
01/05/2024
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where David Cameron is challenged over defence cuts.
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where David Cameron is challenged over defence cuts.
09:30 - Britain at Sea
3. War Begins
Lord West looks at the Royal Navy's role at the start of the First World War.
Lord West looks at the Royal Navy's role at the start of the First World War.
09:45 - Daily Service
Firm Foundation – Strength
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Holly Adams.
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Holly Adams.
10:00 - Archive on 4
Same Time, Same Place, Next Year
Malcolm Taylor explores the work of folk archivist Doc Rowe recording traditional events.
Malcolm Taylor explores the work of folk archivist Doc Rowe recording traditional events.
11:00 - Whodunnits
A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 2. To Die, to Sleep
2/4 Charles is in Oxford in a re-imaging of Hamlet, where Ophelia has gone missing.
2/4 Charles is in Oxford in a re-imaging of Hamlet, where Ophelia has gone missing.
11:30 - E Nesbit - The Railway Children
2. Rescue
2/4 Mother falls ill and a Russian turns up at the station. Stars Timothy Bateson.
2/4 Mother falls ill and a Russian turns up at the station. Stars Timothy Bateson.
12:00 - Never Too Late
Series 1, Down Memory Lane
3/7 Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination.
3/7 Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination.
12:30 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, The Christmas Club
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
13:00 - Boswell's Lives
Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna
3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
13:30 - Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort
3. The Pioneer
3/5 Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
3/5 Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
13:45 - Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh
3. The Divorce
3/5 Sadeem runs to London to recover from the injustice of being divorced before being married
3/5 Sadeem runs to London to recover from the injustice of being divorced before being married
14:00 - Say the Word
Episode 4
4/6 Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins.
4/6 Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins.
14:30 - Elephants to Catch Eels
Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to keep her love life out of the scandal rags.
4/6 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to keep her love life out of the scandal rags.
15:00 - DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers
3. Loss
3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
16:00 - Archive on 4
Same Time, Same Place, Next Year
Malcolm Taylor explores the work of folk archivist Doc Rowe recording traditional events.
Malcolm Taylor explores the work of folk archivist Doc Rowe recording traditional events.
17:00 - Whodunnits
A Charles Paris Mystery - A Doubtful Death, 2. To Die, to Sleep
2/4 Charles is in Oxford in a re-imaging of Hamlet, where Ophelia has gone missing.
2/4 Charles is in Oxford in a re-imaging of Hamlet, where Ophelia has gone missing.
17:30 - E Nesbit - The Railway Children
2. Rescue
2/4 Mother falls ill and a Russian turns up at the station. Stars Timothy Bateson.
2/4 Mother falls ill and a Russian turns up at the station. Stars Timothy Bateson.
18:00 - Never Too Late
Series 1, Down Memory Lane
3/7 Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination.
3/7 Hilda organises a holiday for senior citizens and Mildred wants a nostalgic destination.
18:30 - Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, The Christmas Club
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
19:00 - Boswell's Lives
Series 2, Boswell's Life of Madonna
3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
3/4 18th century biographer James Boswell meets pop icon Madonna and lives to tell the tale.
19:30 - Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort
3. The Pioneer
3/5 Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
3/5 Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
19:45 - Rajaa Alsanea - Girls of Riyadh
3. The Divorce
3/5 Sadeem runs to London to recover from the injustice of being divorced before being married
3/5 Sadeem runs to London to recover from the injustice of being divorced before being married
20:00 - Say the Word
Episode 4
4/6 Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins.
4/6 Frank Delaney's language game includes a comic turn from The Nimmo Twins.
20:30 - Elephants to Catch Eels
Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to keep her love life out of the scandal rags.
4/6 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny tries to keep her love life out of the scandal rags.
21:00 - DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers
3. Loss
3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
22:00 - Room 101 with Paul Merton
Series 2, Naga Munchetty
4/6 Paul Merton talks to Naga Munchetty about the items she would send to Room 101.
4/6 Paul Merton talks to Naga Munchetty about the items she would send to Room 101.
22:30 - The Museum of Everything
Series 2, The Coach Trip
4/6 Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair.
4/6 Our guides organise an excursion to the Chaversham Medieval Fair.
23:00 - Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section
Series 3, Cariad Lloyd and Gwyneth Herbert
5/6 Alex and his band explore the Tudors versus the Vikings. With guest comic Cariad Lloyd.
5/6 Alex and his band explore the Tudors versus the Vikings. With guest comic Cariad Lloyd.
23:30 - On Baby Street
Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 New mum Geraldine's after a nanny, while Shona's flat out at work.
3/5 New mum Geraldine's after a nanny, while Shona's flat out at work.