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Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—24/06/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Sonia Watson—24/06/2026
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
10:00
Ben Fryer—School closures and nature reserves
Ben asks whether we should push back on schools being closed during the heatwave.
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Afternoon
14:00
Afternoons on BBC Essex—With Jake Peach (24/06/2026)
JD from Shalamar on their Gold Tour, and Dean Perryman on the Empty Chairs initiative.
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Evening
18:00
Around the Wicket - Essex—John Lever and England Over-60s World Cup
Victoria chats to Essex President John Lever and previews the over-60s world cup.
19:00
Babs Michel on BBC Essex—Tell me what can get in the bin!
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
22:00
The Late Show—24/06/2026
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—25/06/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.






