Schedule
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Early
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01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—17/03/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
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06:00
Sonia Watson—17/03/2026
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
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10:00
Ben Fryer—Special educational needs and pharmacies
Ben asks whether SEN provision is improving in Essex.
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Afternoon
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14:00
Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (17/03/2026)
Celeb Traitors contestant, and historian David Olusoga chats ahead of visiting Colchester.
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Evening
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18:00
Babs Michel on BBC Essex—17/03/2026
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
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19:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—Blues host Rochdale
Build-up and interviews ahead of Southend v Rochdale in the National League.
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19:45
BBC Essex Sport—Southend United v Rochdale (17/03/2026)
Coverage of Southend United v Rochdale in the National League. Kick-off at 7.45pm.
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21:45
BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—17/03/2026
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
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22:30
The Late Show—17/03/2026
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
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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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