Ben Jackson Episodes Episode guide
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Has donating to charity become a luxury?
Ben discusses donating to charity, sports memorabilia and you create the ultimate playlist
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How has the conflict in the Middle East impacted you?
Ben updates you on Iran, Spitfires turn 90, and he puts science in songs to the test.
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Vacation or Staycation?
Ben discusses your holiday plans, wearing shorts at work and he reviews your Easter eggs!
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Bobby Friction sits in (02/04/2026)
Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and all the music you love.
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Bobby Friction sits in (01/04/2026)
Bobby discusses live comedy, and reacts to Keir Starmer's speech about the Iran War.
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Bobby Friction sits in (31/03/2026)
Bobby discusses the Doctor's strike, Celine Dion and affording cars in 2026.
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Bobby Friction sits in (30/03/2026)
Bobby discusses if children should be banned from pubs, and he talks space and showbiz.
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Bobby Friction sits in (27/03/2026)
Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and all the music you love.
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Bobby Friction sits in (26/03/2026)
Bobby discusses fan segregation in sport, parenting in 2026, and Harry Potter.
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Leicester's newest Green councillor is in the Hot Seat.
Green councillor Aasiyah Bora joins Ben Jackson in the Hot Seat, answering your questions.
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Has owning a pet become a luxury we can't afford?
Ben discusses the price of owning a pet, and he talks fly-tipping and jacket potatoes.
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What do you love about where you live?
Ben discusses the perfect pack lunch, and celebrates the areas you live in!
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Bobby Friction sits in (20/03/2026)
Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and all the music you love.
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Should we rethink Brexit?
Ben discusses Brexit, pay rises and the new series of The Last One Laughing.
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Should the Leicester fortnight be scrapped?
Ben discusses the future of the Leicester fortnight, and he celebrates the sunshine!
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Have you changed your holiday plans?
Ben celebrates St Patrick's Day and discusses why people have changed their holiday plans.
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What makes a good man?
Ben discusses the manosphere and minister for men, and he brings the latest on Iran.
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Ben meets Leicestershire's High Sheriff
Ben welcome the High Sheriff into the studio, and he discusses Dr Who and Mother's Day.
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How much does the weather change your plans?
Ben discusses weather apps, the rising cost of oil and fuel, and how to keep kids reading.
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Do you still use cash?
Ben asks you if you still use cash, and talks about who you trust when it comes to news.
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Are you afraid of picking up the phone?
Ben discusses phone anxiety and visits a gibbet post with a gruesome backstory.
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Should dogs be kept on leads in public?
Ben discusses keeping dogs on leads, your local pub and the Jackson Five quiz.
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Would you trust AI with your health?
Ben discusses the use of AI in healthcare, and a brand new episode of Secret Leicester.
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How far should we go to protect people with allergies?
Ben discusses allergy training, World Book Day, and the women of Secret Leicestershire.
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Will AI take my job?
Ben talks about AI in the workplace and the future of our Leicester libraries.
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How do you keep your child informed and reassured about the news?
Ben asks should you shield children from news and speaks to Jon Ashworth on his diagnosis.
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Are you worried about war in the Middle East?
Ben brings you the latest on the Middle East, and he talks flooding and showbiz news!
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What do you want to know about Ramadan?
Ben discusses Ramadan, SEND provision in the county, and he plays the Jackson 5 quiz.
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Where do you want your council tax to go?
Ben reacts to the City Council budget with City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, in the Hot Seat.
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Where are the fly-tipping spots where you live?
Ben finds out where the worst spots for fly-tipping are in Leicestershire.
