BBC Essex Schedule Monday 19 January 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—19/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—19/01/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—Men's mental health and cervical cancer
  Ben asks whether you take your mental health seriously.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  On air
  Listen live
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (19/01/2026)
  Jake is joined by comedian Seann Walsh and Essex film-maker Niamh Handley-Vaughan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC Essex Sport Extra—Barry Hearn and Powerchair Football
  Ian chats to the founder of Matchroom and learns about a new sport in the county.
2. 19:00
  Amir Suleman—Zaileen Hewins sits in (19/01/2026)
  Join Zaileen for all things South Asian, with guests, hits and a bit of vintage Bollywood.
3. 22:00
  The Late Show—Porn and Paul Merton (19/01/2026)
  Becky hears from a man who overcame a serious porn addiction.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—20/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early