#BBCRadio4extra
#BBC #radio listeners who are mourning the axing of
#BBCRadio4extra and programmes like #YouandYours, #CrossingContinents #TheWorldTonight #OpenCountry, #ThinkingAllowed, #FreeThinking, #TheDigitalHuman+#Antisocial, please take a moment to read this thread +write now to your MPs! 1/
Feedback - Jonathan Wall, director of BBC Sounds, discusses recent radio cuts - BBC Sounds
Director of BBC Sounds Jonathan Wall discusses the Radio 4 cuts and axing of Radio 4 Extra
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November 6, 2026 at 6:29 PM
It was upsetting to hear BBC listeners tell #BBCR4Feedback of their loneliness, of their need to connect to the outside world through live radio+ to escape the relentless+dismal news cycle. And to hear Jonathan Wall say he would not ideally choose to axe #BBCRadio4Extra. 16/
November 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Andrea Catherwood asks Jonathan Wall if anything could change his mind re axing #BBCRadio4Extra. He says: "The key thing for us+for listeners to understand is that the reason why this has been a tricky year on finances is that the BBC needs a sustaining funding model because..."3/
November 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We're going to lose The BBC, if we let them kill #BBCRadio4Extra.

Enough is enough.

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BBC Radio 4 - Archive on 4, Marvel vs DC: Contest of the Champions
Exploring the decades long, cosmic culture war between Marvel and DC comics.
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October 29, 2026 at 12:56 AM
I'm distraught that they're @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social switching off BBCRadio4extra.
Stories and comedy in your ears. Gone.
The absolute bastards.
October 22, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Please sign to help save our BBC Radio 4 Extra. 👇

#BBCRadio4Extra
Brits, please sign the petition to save BBC Radio 4 Extra. It costs tuppence ha'penny to run, is of national and cultural importance, and if the Beeb needs to save money, how about cutting down the endless layers of management?

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save Radio 4 Extra
Radio 4 Extra is a fabulous showcase of the BBC's phenomenal archive of radio comedy and drama, fields in which the Corporation is an undoubted pioneer, with a reputation for quality rivals woud envy ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Aunty is closing #BBCRadio4Extra!
Where is my pitchfork and torch!
South Park Rabble Mob
ALT: South Park Rabble Mob
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October 20, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Oh no 😢 #BBCRadio4Extra
October 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Bloody'ell. What do I pay my Licence Fee for 😱😡🤬
#BBCRadio4Extra
October 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
I bloody love #BBCRadio4Extra. It can’t cost that much to broadcast.
October 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close

They’re doing what to #BBCRadio4Extra by Timothy!
October 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
BBCradio4extra is the accessibile scheduled audio archive of the BBC, literally something for everyone. Not everyone is online so let’s keep it it’s a bargain!
Perhaps save money on Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg &Fiona Bruce instead?
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save Radio 4 Extra
Radio 4 Extra is a fabulous showcase of the BBC's phenomenal archive of radio comedy and drama, fields in which the Corporation is an undoubted pioneer, with a reputation for quality rivals woud envy ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 21, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Can someone explain what it actually costs to stream stuff from the archive, especially where residuals are minimal? Why not sell #BBCRadio4Extra as a subscriber stream? #tsk
I'm happy to pay a licence fee surcharge to keep this case going for as long as is humanly possible
BBC subpoenas Jack Smith for the defence in Trump lawsuit; Trump legal team objects
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October 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
The thing about #bbcradio4extra is that it is made up of shows/programming *that have already been made* so closing it down isn't really saving anything other than curation costs, at the expense of 80+ years of UK broadcasting history.
October 20, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I thought they were completely ditching #BBCRadio4Extra but as long as it's still avaliable on #BBCSounds, then that's fine. I'm sorry for those who like things in real time but the sooner the BBC can divest itself of all but necessary live broadcast, the better.
Can someone explain what it actually costs to stream stuff from the archive, especially where residuals are minimal? Why not sell #BBCRadio4Extra as a subscriber stream? #tsk
I'm happy to pay a licence fee surcharge to keep this case going for as long as is humanly possible
October 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The closure of #BBCRadio4Extra is cultural sacrilege. For the BBC to cut off its vast archive of comedy and drama, and worse remove the only linear way to enjoy and discover said archive is lunacy. This MUST be prevented. Please sign the petition:

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save Radio 4 Extra
Radio 4 Extra is a fabulous showcase of the BBC's phenomenal archive of radio comedy and drama, fields in which the Corporation is an undoubted pioneer, with a reputation for quality rivals woud envy ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 21, 2026 at 9:49 AM
October 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Looks like it's coming up on BBCRadio4Extra at the start of October, though that might not help you.
September 28, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Was sad to hear of the passing of Stephanie Cole. The Bkack Widow, Aunty Joan, Dr Masson to name but a few, but if you get a chance listen to Cabin Pressure.. You won't be disappointed. Hopefully #BBCRadio4Extra will pop some shows on #BBCSounds
Goodnight Ms Knapp-Shappey
September 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Jazz doesn't just have all the best music - it has all the best anecdotes too!
#BBCRadio4Extra currently has one of its All Request Weekends on the go - and if you enjoy a bit of trad #jazz I can warmly recommend this.
#BBCSounds
🎼🎵🎶🎷🎺🪕🎹
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Jazz Score - From 30/3/1991 - BBC Sounds
Benny Green quizzes Humphrey Lyttelton, Ronnie Scott, Bob Wilber and Digby Fairweather
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August 30, 2026 at 7:38 AM
7:45pm TODAY on @BBCRadio4Extra

From 2017, Ep 4 (of 5) #Drama 📻 “AGNES GREY” directed by Tracey Neale

Based on Anne Brontë’s 1847 novel📖 dramatised by Rachel Joyce

🌟 Ellie Kendrick, Juliet Aubrey, John Bowler, Catriona McFarlane, David Sterne, Felix Lailey

#BookchatWeekly #BookSky
August 20, 2026 at 6:08 PM
“What a fool you must be," said my head to my heart, or my sterner to my softer self.”

📖 “Agnes Grey” ~ Anne Brontë (writing as Acton Bell), 1847

#BookchatWeekly #BookSky #BookologyThursday

📻 “AGNES GREY”, Ep 4 (of 5)
7:45pm TODAY on @BBCRadio4Extra
August 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
4pm TODAY on @BBCRadio4Extra

Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore and London Zoo
Great Lives

The founder of London Zoo, Sir Stamford Raffles, born 1781, is the choice of Matthew Gould. Presented by Matthew Parris. From 2023.
BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore and London Zoo
The head of ZSL, Matthew Gould, picks the founder of London Zoo.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
6:30pm TODAY on @BBCRadio4Extra

From 2017, s3 Ep 5 #SitCom📻 “THE MISSING HANCOCKS” - “The Three Sons” written by Ray Galton + Alan Simpson

This 1955 episode of “Hancock's Half Hour” was lost & after 50 years re-recorded

🌟Kevin McNally as Tony Hancock

Andy Secombe, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall
BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Missing Hancocks, Series 3, The Three Sons
Modern morality tale of the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 19, 2026 at 4:45 PM