BBC Essex Schedule Thursday 12 February 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—12/02/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—12/02/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—Tourist tax and flags
  Ben asks whether it's a good idea to introduce tourist tax in Clacton and Southend.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (12/02/2026)
  TV's Ben Shephard chats about his new show and Jake hears from an Essex charity.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Upload with Rob Jelly—12/02/2026
  Author Erica James, plus podcaster Eva Brookes.
2. 20:00
  BBC Introducing - Essex & Cambridgeshire—Featured Artist: Áine Deane and TOTW from Rio Rainz
  Matt Plumb presents the best in new music from Essex and Cambridgeshire.
3. 22:00
  The Late Show—12/02/2026
  Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—13/02/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early