BBC Essex Schedule Wednesday 8 April 2026

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—08/04/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—Ian Puckey sits in (08/04/2026)
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Ian.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—08/04/2026
  Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Paul Lovett sits in (08/04/2026)
  Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Paul.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Around the Wicket - Essex—With Victoria Polley (08/04/2026)
  With news, guests and gossip from the Essex cricket scene.
2. 19:00
  Babs Michel on BBC Essex—Zaileen Hewins sits in (08/04/2026)
  Zaileen brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
3. 22:00
  The Late Show—08/04/2026
  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—09/04/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early