BBC Essex Schedule Friday 16 January 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—16/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—16/01/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—CCTV and railway accessibility
  Ben asks whether installing new CCTV cameras will prevent crime in Essex.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (16/01/2026)
  Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Jake.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC Essex Fans' Football Phone-In—FA Vase and weekend preview
  Glenn chats to Benfleet ahead of their cup tie and looks ahead to the weekend action.
2. 19:00
  Angelle Joseph—Isaac Francis is the first long form guest of the year
  Angelle shares an evening of community conversations and the biggest things this week.
3. 22:00
  Late Night Jo—16/01/2026
  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—17/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.

Early