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Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—29/09/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Sonia Watson—29/09/2026
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
10:00
Ben Fryer—Social care and diaries
Ben asks how desperate did your family have to get before somebody finally helped.
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Afternoon
14:00
Akylah Rodriguez—29/09/2026
Canvey Island author in the studio and Gareth Malone on his new show coming to Southend.
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Evening
18:00
Babs Michel on BBC Essex—Let's spread the positivity!
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
22:00
The Late Show—29/09/2026
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—30/09/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
