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Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—12/08/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Sonia Watson—12/08/2026
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
10:00
Ben Fryer—Pylons and asthma
Ben asks whether you would live near a pylon for cheaper energy bills.
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Afternoon
14:00
Afternoons on BBC Essex—With Akylah Rodriguez (12/08/2026)
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and all the music you love.
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Evening
18:00
Around the Wicket - Essex—Ali Zeb and Mackenzie Jones
Victoria Polley catches up with some of the county's younger talent in the One Day Cup.
19:00
Babs Michel on BBC Essex—Where are you watching the solar eclipse?
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
22:00
The Late Show—12/08/2026
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—13/08/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
