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Akylah Rodriguez

Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Akylah.

Essex,16 episodes

Episodes

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Paul Lovett sits in (09/01/2026)
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Paul.
09 Jan 2026,240 mins
Paul Lovett sits in (08/01/2026)
Paul chats to acting legend Sir Derek Jacobi and partner Richard Clifford.
08 Jan 2026,240 mins
Paul Lovett sits in (07/01/2026)
Paul catches up with comedian Josh Widdicombe and talks folk music coming to Brentwood.
07 Jan 2026,240 mins
Paul Lovett sits in (06/01/2026)
Paul chats to local rock legend Dennis Greaves and North Essex author Clare Mulley.
06 Jan 2026,240 mins
Paul Lovett sits in (05/01/2026)
Sara Davies chats about her new quiz show and comedian Ian Stone is coming to Essex.
05 Jan 2026,240 mins
Jake Peach sits in (02/01/2026)
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Jake.
02 Jan 2026,180 mins
Paul Lovett sits in (24/12/2025)
Fascinating guests, the Christmas Eve news and the fesitve music you love with Paul.
24 Dec 2025,180 mins
Paul Lovett sits in (23/12/2025)
Paul chats with Essex author Mark Chatterton and wildlife photographer Gordon Buchanan.
23 Dec 2025,240 mins
Paul Lovett sits in (22/12/2025)
Paul chats with Clara Amfo about her Christmas plans and plays a festive movie game.
22 Dec 2025,240 mins
Justin Hawkins and family history
Akylah discovers The Darkness frontman's strange connection to Colchester.
19 Dec 2025,240 mins
Rosemary Shrager and Mother's Kitchen Cafe
A community hub appeals for help and Rosemary reveals where she'll be spending Christmas.
18 Dec 2025,240 mins
Trina Read and Gina Jones
The Essex actor discusses how she's overcome racism aimed towards her.
17 Dec 2025,240 mins
Peter Duncan and a new BBC podcast
Akylah finds out if the former Blue Peter presenter can lick his own nose.
16 Dec 2025,240 mins
Alison Limerick and relationship advice
Akylah finds out how best to navigate the festive season with divorce coach Sara Davison.
15 Dec 2025,240 mins
Jake Peach sits in (12/12/2025)
Jake chats with astronaut Tim Peake and finds out about plans for the RNLI's new year dip.
12 Dec 2025,240 mins
Gemma Collins and Christmas jumpers
The former Towie star tells Akylah that she'd return to the TV show under one condition.
11 Dec 2025,240 mins