Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—20/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Sonia Watson—20/01/2026
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
10:00
Ben Fryer—First-time buyers and skiing
Ben asks whether we are turning into a nation of renters.
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Afternoon
14:00
Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (20/01/2026)
Jake hears from astronaut Tim Peake and speaks to Castle Point author James Smith.
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Evening
18:00
Framed: The Snooker Podcast—The Masters special
Shabnam goes behind-the-scenes at this year's Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace.
18:30
Around the Wicket - Essex—150 Years of Essex County Cricket Club
Victoria looks back at some of the club's greatest players and unforgettable moments.
19:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—Southend welcome Eastleigh
Build-up and interviews ahead of Southend United's match.
19:45
BBC Essex Sport—Southend United v Eastleigh (20/01/2026)
Coverage of Southend United v Eastleigh in the National League. Kick-off at 7.45pm.
21:45
BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—20/01/2026
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
22:30
The Late Show—Drinking and sexuality (20/01/2026)
Becky talks to a man about his journey to sobriety.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—21/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
