Schedule
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Early
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01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—01/09/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
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06:00
Sonia Watson—Ian Puckey sits in (01/09/2026)
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Ian.
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10:00
Ben Fryer—Ian Wyatt sits in (01/09/2026)
Join Ian for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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Afternoon
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14:00
Akylah Rodriguez—01/09/2026
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Akylah.
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Evening
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18:00
Babs Michel on BBC Essex—01/09/2026
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
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19:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—01/09/2026
Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester United's match.
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19:45
BBC Essex Sport—Bristol Rovers v Colchester United (01/09/2026)
Bristol Rovers v Colchester United in League Two. Kick-off at 7.45pm. NOT online.
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21:45
BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—01/09/2026
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
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22:30
The Late Show—01/09/2026
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
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01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—02/09/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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