BBC Essex Schedule Tuesday 20 October 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 01:00
  
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—20/10/2026
  
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Sonia Watson—20/10/2026
  
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  
  Ben Fryer—20/10/2026
  
  Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  
  Akylah Rodriguez—20/10/2026
  
  Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Akylah.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Babs Michel on BBC Essex—20/10/2026
  
  Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
2. 19:00
  
  BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—20/10/2026
  
  Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester United's match.
3. 19:45
  
  BBC Essex Sport—Chesterfield v Colchester United (20/10/2026)
  
  Coverage of Chesterfield v Colchester United in League Two. 7.45pm kick-off. NOT online.
4. 21:45
  
  BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—20/10/2026
  
  Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
5. 22:30
  
  The Late Show—20/10/2026
  
  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—21/10/2026
  
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Wednesday 21 October 2026