BBC Essex Schedule Wednesday 17 December 2025

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—17/12/2025
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—17/12/2025
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—Driving tests and table tennis
  Ben asks whether our driving standards have slipped due to the driving test backlog.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Trina Read and Gina Jones
  The Essex actor discusses how she's overcome racism aimed towards her.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Babs Michel on BBC Essex—17/12/2025
  Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
2. 22:00
  The Late Show—Fostering and Ms Great Britain Classic (17/12/2025)
  A Ms Great Britain Classic competitor tells Becky about what it is like fostering.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—18/12/2025
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.