BBC Essex Schedule Friday 23 January 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—23/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—23/01/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—The Traitors and chimpanzees
  Ben asks whether The Traitors is a television winner in your house.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (23/01/2026)
  Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Jake.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC Essex Fans' Football Phone-In—Harry Taylor and weekend preview
  Glenn chats to the Southend defender about playing 150 games for the Blues.
2. 19:00
  Angelle Joseph—In conversation with Quinton Green
  Angelle shares an evening of community conversations and the biggest things this week.
3. 22:00
  Late Night Jo—23/01/2026
  Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—24/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.

Early