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Ben Fryer Episodes

  1. Solar Farms and Junior Doctor's Strikes (13/03/2023)

    Ben speaks to junior doctors on the picket line and talks solar farms.

  2. Missed Doctor's Appointments and Harlow College (10/03/2023)

    Ben reacts as it's revealed a Harwich surgery has 200 missed appointments in a month.

  3. Eurovision Entry and The Apprentice (09/03/2023)

    Ben adopts the 'Wogan Scale' to rate this year's Eurovision song and talks The Apprentice

  4. Medical Negligence and Gary Lineker (08/03/2023)

    Ben asks if you've ever been the victim of medical negligence and talks Gary Lineker.

  5. The King Comes To Colchester (07/03/2023)

    Live coverage as King Charles and the Queen Consort visit the new city of Colchester.

  6. Immigration Laws and Baby Rhino (06/03/2023)

    Ben asks you to guess the name of Colchester Zoo's baby Rhino and talks Immigration

  7. ULEZ and Stephen Bear Sentencing (03/03/2023)

    Ben asks whether the expansion to the Ultra-Low Emission Zone is a good idea.

  8. Blind Spots and Retro Brands (02/03/2023)

    Ben talks about HGV blind spots and asks for the brands you used to love.

  9. Basildon Job Losses and Matt Hancock Allegations (01/03/2023)

    Ben reacts as Sainsbury's announce 400 jobs at risk at the Argos depot in Basildon.

  10. Junior Doctor strike and subtitles (28/02/2023)

    Emma Bullimore sits in. Junior doctors have voted for three days of industrial action.

  11. Knife Crime and James Bond Novels (27/02/2023)

    Ben asks if its right for James Bond novels to be updated and talks Knife Crime.

  12. Ukraine War and Marriage in Decline (24/02/2023)

    Ben asks if you've been with your partner without getting married and talks Ukraine.

  13. Remembering John Motson and Thurrock Council Tax (23/02/2023)

    Ben remembers John Motson and talks about the increase in Thurrock council tax.

  14. Pigeons and Salad Shortage (22/02/2023)

    Ben finds out about pigeon nuisance at Essex railway stations and talks salad shortage.

  15. Media Intrusion and Flying Planes (21/02/2023)

    Ben talks about the behaviour of the media in the case of Nicola Bulley.

  16. Bus Routes and The London Artefacts (20/02/2023)

    New figures suggest our bus network is shrinking and The London artefacts go on display.

  17. Botched dentistry and Special Olympics (17/02/2023)

    Ian Wyatt sits in. A Benfleet coach is part of the support team at the Special Olympics.

  18. Sick notes and private investigators (16/02/2023)

    Ian Wyatt sits in. Doctors are to be told to sign fewer people off work with sick notes.

  19. Grassroot referee abuse and Jane Taylor statue (15/02/2023)

    Ian Wyatt sits in. Hundreds of match officials tell the BBC they fear for their safety.

  20. Ford Dunton job losses reaction (14/02/2023)

    Ian Wyatt sits in. Most of Ford UK's 1,300 job cuts will be at its research site in Essex.

  21. Romance fraud and radio theme tunes (13/02/2023)

    Ian Wyatt sits. A woman is conned out of thousands of pounds by a man she met online.

  22. Fleeing the Nest and Essex rescuers in Turkey (10/02/2023)

    Ben asks how old you were when you moved out and the Essex rescue effort in Turkey.

  23. Minor Earthquake in Essex and Horse Riding (09/02/2023)

    Ben asks if our roads are safe for horse riding and finds out about the Essex Earthquake.

  24. Turkey Earthquake and Tyre Blow-Outs (08/02/2023)

    Ben speaks to a Turkish doctor who is heading out to help earthquake survivors.

  25. Girl's PE and Spurs goal record (07/02/2023)

    There are concerns women are put off sport and exercise due to experiences of school PE.

  26. Pavement Falls and Happy Valley (06/02/2023)

    Ben asks if our pavements are safe and talks Happy Valley finale.

  27. Garden Waste and Ordering Errors (03/02/2023)

    Ben asks if councils should charge for collecting garden waste.

  28. Saving Lives and Facebook (02/02/2023)

    Ben asks if you've ever given CPR and talks about Facebook's increased usage.

  29. Southend United and Teacher Demonstration (01/02/2023)

    Striking teachers hold demonstrations in Chelmsford and Southend United finances.

  30. Brexit Anniversary and Transfer Deadline Day (31/01/2023)

    Ben holds his own transfer deadline day and asks whether we've benefitted from Brexit.

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