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BBC Radio 4 Extra at a glance
About BBC Radio 4 Extra
BBC Radio 4 Extra is the BBC's digital station for comedy, drama, science fiction and storytelling. It draws on the BBC's enormous radio archive to bring back classic programmes, alongside new recordings and extended versions of Radio 4 favourites. Searches for the Radio 4 Extra schedule are some of the most popular radio searches in the UK, and on this page you can listen to Radio 4 Extra live online for free.
From BBC7 to Radio 4 Extra
The station launched in December 2002 as BBC7, one of the BBC's first digital radio stations. In 2011 it was relaunched as BBC Radio 4 Extra, strengthening its link with Radio 4 and giving listeners a natural home for repeats, archive gems and longer runs of popular series. It has become a favourite for anyone who loves spoken-word entertainment.
What you will hear
Radio 4 Extra is a treasure chest of British radio. Its comedy includes much-loved sitcoms and panel shows from across the decades, from classic titles such as Hancock's Half Hour and The Goon Show to more recent favourites. Drama ranges from detective stories and adaptations of great novels to radio plays and science fiction, including The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Doctor Who audio adventures. Readings of books and short stories, poetry and children's programmes complete the mix. Because the schedule repeats programmes at different times of day, it is easy to catch something you missed, and many shows are available on demand on BBC Sounds.
How to listen to Radio 4 Extra
Radio 4 Extra is not on FM. You can listen on DAB digital radio across the UK, on digital TV, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where the full Radio 4 Extra schedule for today and the coming week is published. Or press play above to listen to Radio 4 Extra live straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you enjoy it, you may also like BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3 and BBC World Service on our site.
For laughter, suspense and great stories at any hour, BBC Radio 4 Extra is the perfect listen.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC Radio 4 Extra live
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- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
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- 03Enjoy
BBC Radio 4 Extra plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
BBC Radio 4 Extra schedule
- The Prisoner00:00–01:00
- Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club01:00–02:15
- Susie Maguire - Offensive Behaviour02:15–02:30
- Barbara Kingsolver - Unsheltered02:30–03:45
- Puzzling Passions03:45–04:00
- Saturday Drama04:00–05:00
- Poetry Extra05:00–05:30
- Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section05:30–06:00
- EW Hornung - Raffles06:00–06:30
- Blind Date with Runyon06:30–07:00
- Flying the Flag07:00–07:30
- I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue07:30–08:00
- Hancock's Half Hour08:00–08:30
- Parsley Sidings08:30–09:00
- Just a Minute09:00–09:30
- King Street Junior Revisited09:30–10:00
- HG Wells10:00–11:00
- Sitters' Stories11:00–11:15
- Nick Warburton - Interviews11:15–12:00
- Hancok's Half Hour12:00–12:30On now
- Parsley Sidings12:30–13:00
- EW Hornung - Raffles13:00–13:30
- Blind Date with Runyon13:30–14:00
- Ian McEwan - Amsterdam14:00–14:15
- In a Prince's Footsteps14:15–14:30
- 15 Minute Drama14:30–14:45
- Book of the Week14:45–15:00
- HG Wells15:00–16:00
- Just a Minute16:00–16:30
- King Street Junior Revisited16:30–17:00
- Flying the Flag17:00–17:30
- I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue17:30–18:00
- 15 Minute Drama18:00–18:15
- Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales18:15–18:30
- A Good Read18:30–19:00
- Hancock's Half Hour19:00–19:30
- Parsley Sidings19:30–20:00
- EW Hornung - Raffles20:00–20:30
- Blind Date with Runyon20:30–21:00
- Sitters' Stories21:00–21:15
- Nick Warburton - Interviews21:15–22:00
- I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue22:00–22:30
- Tina C22:30–22:45
- Knocker22:45–23:00
- Dead Ringers23:00–23:30
- Pleased to Meet You23:30–00:00
Frequently asked questions
The full Radio 4 Extra schedule for today and the coming days is published on BBC Sounds, where many programmes are also available on demand.
No. Radio 4 Extra is a digital station, available on DAB, digital TV, smart speakers, BBC Sounds and online.
Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio 4 Extra live for free on any device.
Radio 4 Extra launched in 2002 as BBC7 and was renamed BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2011.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio 4 Extra live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio 4 Extra plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open BBC Radio 4 Extra here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Comedy station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.