Schedule
Early
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.
- Back to top
Morning
06:00
Heidi Secker on BBC Essex—17/01/2026
Heidi has all you need to start your weekend, with Saturday morning tunes, guests and fun.
10:00
Sadie Nine—17/01/2026
Join Sadie for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
- Back to top
Afternoon
14:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—17/01/2026
Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
15:00
BBC Essex Sport—Bristol Rovers v Colchester United (17/01/2026)
Coverage of Bristol Rovers v Colchester United in League Two. Kick-off at 3pm. NOT online.
17:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—Reaction and build-up (17/01/2026)
Build-up and interviews ahead of Southend United's match.
17:30
BBC Essex Sport—York City v Southend United (17/01/2026)
Coverage of York City v Southend United in the National League. Kick-off at 5.30pm.
- Back to top
Evening
19:30
BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—17/01/2026
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
20:00
BBC Introducing - Essex & Cambridgeshire—Featured Artist: Murray Reid and TOTW from Erin LeCount
Matt Plumb presents featured artist Murray Reid and TOTW from Erin LeCount
22:00
Late Night Jo—17/01/2026
Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
- Back to top
Late
01:00
Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—18/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
