BBC Essex Schedule Thursday 30 April 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—30/04/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—30/04/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—WASPI women and water bills
  Ben asks whether WASPI women are giving up their fight for compensation.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (30/04/2026)
  Jake chats to Jake Shears, Scissor Sisters frontman and local musician Liam Cromby.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Upload with Rob Jelly—30/04/2026
  Cambridge Fringe with Ali Warwood, and author Rosie Sandler.
2. 20:00
  BBC Introducing - Essex & Cambridgeshire—Featured Artist: Talkline and TOTW from Áine Deane
  Matt Plumb shares the best under-the-radar local musical talent.
3. 22:00
  The Late Show—30/04/2026
  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—01/05/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early