BBC Essex Schedule Wednesday 21 January 2026

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—21/01/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—21/01/2026
  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 (21/01/2026)
  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—21/01/2026
  Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
2. 22:00
  The Late Show—21/01/2026
  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—22/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.