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Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—30/04/2025
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Sonia Watson—30/04/2025
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
10:00
Ben Fryer—Cash acceptance and Basildon bins
Ben asks if there is a future for cash and reflects on the change of bins in Basildon.
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Afternoon
14:00
Akylah Rodriguez—Thurrock singer Hills and broadcaster Moira Stewart
The R&B singer performs in the studio and a legendary newsreader talks about her career.
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Evening
18:00
Around the Wicket - Essex—Charlie Allison and historic day in Chelmsford
Essex Women play their first professional home game, and a first-class debut.
19:00
Babs Michel on BBC Essex—Simon Reeve joins Babs
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
22:00
The Late Show—Gambling and Cheryl Baker
Becky hears from a woman whose gambling addiction lander her and her baby in prison.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—01/05/2025
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
