BBC Essex Schedule Friday 19 December 2025

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—19/12/2025
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—19/12/2025
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—Local elections and addiction
  Ben asks whether you want a vote in the local elections next year.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Justin Hawkins and family history
  Akylah discovers The Darkness frontman's strange connection to Colchester.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC Essex Fans' Football Phone-In—Robbie Cowling and Justin Rees
  Glenn Pennyfather catches up with the chairs of Colchester and Southend United.
2. 19:00
  Angelle Joseph—19/12/2025
  Angelle shares an evening of community conversations and the biggest things this week.
3. 22:00
  Late Night Jo—19/12/2025
  Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—20/12/2025
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.

Early