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Jake Peach sits in (09/02/2026)

Jake finds out about the Essex Podcast Festival and chats with lexicographer Susie Dent.

Olympian ski jumper Eddie the Eagle tells Jake what he did to help gain extra lift.

Akylah chats with the Hamlet actor and a playwrite from Waltham Abbey.

Akylah talks Britpop with comedian and journalist Marc Burrows, and to singer Dean Frost.

Akylah chats to Geordie comedian Ross Noble as he heads to Essex on his new stand-up tour.

Newsreader Clive Myrie and Akylah chat about their recent visits to the continent.

Comedian Simon Evans and local musician Mike Carran join Jake.

Jake speaks to Tim Campbell from The Apprentice, and learns to play the bagpipes.

Jake catches up with The Repair Shop's Will Kirk and former Miss Moneypenny Caroline Bliss

Jake chats to magician Pete Firman and TV producer turned author Adrian Lacy.