Schedule
Early
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—25/12/2019
BBC Essex joins BBC Radio 5 live.
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Morning
06:00
BBC Essex Special—The BBC Essex Carol Service
Hear our Carol Concert featuring carols and readings recorded at Chelmsford Cathedral.(R)
07:00
Breakfast on BBC Essex—Christmas Day with Steve and Ian (25/12/2019)
Steve Scruton and Ian Wyatt ease you into Christmas Day with festive music, fun and more.
10:00
Breakfast with Ben and Sonia—The Best of Benson (25/12/2019)
Ben Fryer and Sonia Watson look back on the best of Breakfast in 2019.
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Afternoon
12:00
John Rose—Christmas Day (25/12/2019)
Fun, festive music and merry banter over your Christmas Day dinner with John.
14:00
Edward Adoo—Christmas Day (25/12/2019)
Edward's here with Christmas Day music, guests, festive conversation and merry fun.
17:00
Local BBC Radio Special—The Salvation Army Christmas Concert from The Royal Albert Hall
Organised by the Salvation Army, this year's celebrities include food guru Mary Berry.
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Evening
18:00
Local BBC Radio Special—A Grand Day Out
The story of Wallace and Gromit's first adventure, from film school to the Oscars.
19:00
Nana Akua—Christmas Day (25/12/2019)
Nana's here with three hours of Christmas Day music, festive fun and merry merry laughs.
22:00
Steve Springett—Christmas Day (25/12/2019)
Steve brings Christmas Day to an end with festive fun and late night conversation.
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Late
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—26/12/2019
BBC Essex joins BBC Radio 5 live.
05:00
BBC Essex Special—The Unforgettable Summer
A look back 40 years to when Essex Cricket Club won the double for the first time.
