BBC Sounds - Ben Fryer - Available Episodes

Pedestrian crossings and Sat Navs

Rob sits in and he asks where in Essex should be easy to cross but isn't.

16 Feb 2026,240 mins

Vaping and potholes

Ben asks whether we should have tougher rules on vaping.

13 Feb 2026,240 mins

Tourist tax and flags

Ben asks whether it's a good idea to introduce tourist tax in Clacton and Southend.

12 Feb 2026,240 mins

Advertising and Ride London

Ben asks whether we need to get tougher on advertising beauty products.

11 Feb 2026,240 mins

Rural bus routes and Peppa Pig

Ben asks whether your local bus service has been banished.

10 Feb 2026,240 mins

Rough sleepers and foreign language songs

Ben chats to a Braintree councillor on banning anti-social rough sleepers from the town.

09 Feb 2026,240 mins

Police chief and Winter Olympics

Ben asks the chief constable at Essex Police about possible job cuts at the service.

06 Feb 2026,240 mins

ADHD waiting lists and Dedham

Ben asks how long you've waited for a Autism or ADHD assessment.

05 Feb 2026,240 mins

Cancer plans and cricket bats

Ben asks whether cancer care can be improved in the county.

04 Feb 2026,240 mins

Danielle Jones and Guide Dogs

Ben chats to the brother of Danielle Jones, who was murdered back in 2001.

03 Feb 2026,240 mins

Independent schools and space

Ben asks whether there is a future for private schools after the VAT rise from last year.

02 Feb 2026,240 mins

Neighbourhood policing and Earls Colne

Ben asks whether you see more police regularly.

30 Jan 2026,240 mins

China and strokes

Ben asked whether Sir Keir Starmer should have gone to China.

29 Jan 2026,240 mins

Medical tourism and aviation

Ben asks whether you've ever had private medical treatment abroad.

28 Jan 2026,240 mins

Trams and rowing

Ben is asking whether a tram link is the answer to reduce congestion in Essex.

27 Jan 2026,240 mins

Mobile phones and bingo

Ben asks whether mobile phones should be banned in all schools.

26 Jan 2026,240 mins

The Traitors and chimpanzees

Ben asks whether The Traitors is a television winner in your house.

23 Jan 2026,240 mins

NHS stories and community groups

Ben asks whether pharmacies have helped you when it comes to primary care.

22 Jan 2026,240 mins

Solar panels and utility works

Ben asks whether solar panels have saved you money.

21 Jan 2026,240 mins

First-time buyers and skiing

Ben asks whether we are turning into a nation of renters.

20 Jan 2026,240 mins

Men's mental health and cervical cancer

Ben asks whether you take your mental health seriously.

19 Jan 2026,240 mins