Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—29/12/2025
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Emma Bullimore on BBC Essex—29/12/2025
Emma starts the day with all you need to know and all the music you love.
09:00
The Make a Difference Show—Make a Difference Heroes meet Olly Murs
Make a Difference Award winners share their stories with Olly Murs.
10:00
Ian Wyatt—Moving abroad and super donors
Ian sits in and he chats to a few young expats on the reasons why they moved from the UK.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC Essex Special—The Rewind with Lydia Bright (29/12/2025)
TOWIE star Lydia Bright presents a special edition of The Rewind.
14:00
Jake Peach—29/12/2025
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Jake.
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Evening
18:00
BBC Essex Special—Essex Champions (12/2025)
Ian Puckey celebrates the Essex sporting heroes who've risen to the top of their game.
19:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—U's visit Gillingham and Chelmsford host Daggers
Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
19:45
BBC Essex Sport—Gillingham v Colchester United (29/12/2025)
Coverage of Gillingham v Colchester United in League Two. Kick-off at 7.45pm. Not online.
22:00
The Late Show—Undercover cop and The Roadtrip of My Life (29/12/2025)
Dean Jackson hears what life was like for a former undercover police officer.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—30/12/2025
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
