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Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—23/03/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Sonia Watson—23/03/2026
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, plus great music with Sonia.
10:00
Ben Fryer—School nurseries and autographs
Ben chats about new nursery schools coming to Essex as part of the government plan.
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Afternoon
14:00
Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (23/03/2026)
Jake catches up with presenter Jake Humphreys and chats to Southend author Lizzie Page.
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Evening
18:00
BBC Essex Sport Extra—Sight loss golf clinic and Colchester Rugby Club
Ian Puckey hears about new charity sessions in Southend, and Colchester's promotion.
19:00
Amir Suleman—23/03/2026
Join Amir for all things South Asian, with guests, hits and a bit of vintage Bollywood.
22:00
The Late Show—23/03/2026
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—24/03/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
