BBC Essex Schedule Tuesday 17 February 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—17/02/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—17/02/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—Pharmacies and changing rooms
  Rob asks whether you've lost services at your local pharmacy.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (17/02/2026)
  Pancakes, Ramadan and Chinese New Year are all celebrated by Jake on the show.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Babs Michel on BBC Essex—17/02/2026
  Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
2. 19:00
  BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—Colchester visit Cambridge
  Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
3. 19:45
  BBC Essex Sport—Cambridge United v Colchester United (17/02/2026)
  Cambridge United v Colchester United in League Two. Kick-off at 7.45pm. Not online.
4. 21:45
  BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—17/02/2026
  Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
5. 22:30
  The Late Show—17/02/2026
  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—18/02/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early