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Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—06/02/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Sonia Watson—06/02/2026
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
10:00
Ben Fryer—Police chief and Winter Olympics
Ben asks the chief constable at Essex Police about possible job cuts at the service.
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Afternoon
14:00
Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (06/02/2026)
Olympian ski jumper Eddie the Eagle tells Jake what he did to help gain extra lift.
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Evening
18:00
BBC Essex Fans' Football Phone-In—Steve Pitt and Braintree Town
Glenn chats to the Iron manager and his local football pundit.
19:00
Angelle Joseph—Blaise Powell talks music, reggae and culture
Angelle shares an evening of community conversations and the biggest things this week.
22:00
Late Night Jo—06/02/2026
Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
01:00
Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—07/02/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
