BBC Essex Schedule Wednesday 18 March 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—18/03/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—18/03/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—18/03/2026
  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 (18/03/2026)
  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—18/03/2026
  Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
2. 19:00
  BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—18/03/2026
  Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
3. 20:00
  BBC Essex Sport—Milton Keynes Dons v Colchester United (18/03/2026)
  Milton Keynes Dons v Colchester United in League Two. Kick-off at 8pm. NOT online.
4. 22:00
  BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—18/03/2026
  Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
5. 22:30
  The Late Show—18/03/2026
  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—19/03/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early