Schedule
Early
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—01/01/2019
BBC Essex joins BBC Radio 5 live.
05:00
John Leech—A New Year's Day Blue Eyed Soul Special (01/01/2019)
John Leech plays a selection of Blue Eyed Soul classics on New Year's Day.
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Morning
07:00
Breakfast on BBC Essex—New Year's Day (01/01/2019)
Ian Wyatt and Steve Scruton kick-off New Year's Day with updates, conversation and more.
10:00
BBC Essex Special—It Takes Two
Steve Harley meets some of the best tribute acts in Essex.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
Breakfast with Ben and Sonia—The Best of Benson
Ben Fryer and Sonia Watson choose their 2018 highlights from their breakfast show.(R)
14:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—New Year's Day (01/01/2019)
Build-up and interviews ahead of Southend United's and Colchester United's matches.
15:00
BBC Essex Sport—New Year's Day (01/01/2019)
Southend United v Gillingham and Crawley Town v Colchester United. NOT online.
17:00
BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—New Year's Day (01/01/2019)
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
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Evening
18:00
Rob Jelly—Rob's Sport Relief challenge
Highlights of Rob's attempt to take part in as many sports as possible in 13 hours.(R)
19:00
Your Essex—Looking back on the guests and places of 2018
On New Years Day, Jodie Halford looks back on the people she has met who make Essex great(R)
22:00
Nick Risby—New Year's Day (01/01/2019)
Late night music and more to bring New Year's Day 2019 to an end. Get in touch.
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Late
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—02/01/2019
BBC Essex joins BBC Radio 5 live.
04:00
Ian Wyatt—02/01/2019
Ian is here for you whether you're starting your day or finishing your night.








