BBC Essex Schedule Tuesday 20 January 2026

Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—20/01/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—20/01/2026
  Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (20/01/2026)
  Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Jake.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Babs Michel on BBC Essex—20/01/2026
  Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
2. 19:00
  BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—20/01/2026
  Build-up and interviews ahead of Southend United's match.
3. 19:45
  BBC Essex Sport—Southend United v Eastleigh (20/01/2026)
  Coverage of Southend United v Eastleigh in the National League. Kick-off at 7.45pm.
4. 21:45
  BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—20/01/2026
  Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
5. 22:30
  The Late Show—20/01/2026
  Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—21/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early