BBC Radio 4 LW ·

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Monday 26 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00 UK time

6/11. Was Houdini a secret agent? Derren Brown explores his high-profile connections to Scotland Yard, suspicious passports, and the thrilling world of early espionage.

Upcoming showings

Other scheduled episodes, repeats and reruns across all channels. All times are UK time.

BBC Radio 4 FM

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Tuesday 20 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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BBC Radio 4 LW

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Tuesday 20 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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BBC Radio 4 FM

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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BBC Radio 4 LW

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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BBC Radio 4 FM

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Thursday 22 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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BBC Radio 4 LW

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Thursday 22 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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BBC Radio 4 FM

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Friday 23 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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BBC Radio 4 LW

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Friday 23 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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BBC Radio 4 FM

How Houdini Made Magic - with Derren Brown

Monday 26 October 2026, 13:45 – 14:00

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