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Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—04/02/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Sonia Watson—Ian Puckey sits in (04/02/2026)
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Ian.
10:00
Ben Fryer—Cancer plans and cricket bats
Ben asks whether cancer care can be improved in the county.
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Afternoon
14:00
Akylah Rodriguez—Ninties Nostalgia and Colchester Musician
Akylah talks Britpop with comedian and journalist Marc Burrows, and to singer Dean Frost.
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Evening
18:00
Babs Michel on BBC Essex—Ross Noble is on the show!
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
22:00
The Late Show—Women and Gambling (04/02/2026)
Becky chats to a woman whose gambling addiction left her homeless.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—05/02/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
