BBC Sounds - Ben Fryer - Available Episodes

Housing and heritage

Ben asks whether we need to make it easier to build new houses in the county.

01 Jul 2026,240 mins

Maternity services and epilepsy

Ben asks whether it's safe to have a baby in the UK following the latest maternity review.

30 Jun 2026,240 mins

Anxiety and country music

Ben asks why anxiety is increasing in young people.

29 Jun 2026,240 mins

Wethersfield and mosquitoes

Ben asks where should we home people who are seeking asylum.

26 Jun 2026,240 mins

Bins and theme parks

Ben asks whether you would cope with a three week bin collection.

25 Jun 2026,240 mins

School closures and nature reserves

Ben asks whether we should push back on schools being closed during the heatwave.

24 Jun 2026,240 mins

Paternity leave and psychic tortoises

Ben asks whether dads get a bad deal in paternity leave.

23 Jun 2026,240 mins

Starmer resigns and Windrush

Ben asks whether Sir Keir Starmer did the right thing stepping down as prime minster.

22 Jun 2026,240 mins

By-elections and hydration breaks

Ben asks whether you back Andy Burnham.

19 Jun 2026,240 mins

Breast cancer and water quality

Ben asks whether women neglect their own health.

18 Jun 2026,240 mins

World Cup memories and boat-making

Ben asks what your favourite World Cup memories are ahead of England's first match.

17 Jun 2026,240 mins

Beaulieu Park and convertibles

Ben asks whether you have commuted to and from Essex's newest railway station.

16 Jun 2026,240 mins

Social media ban and moths

Ben asks whether it's right to ban under 16s using social media.

15 Jun 2026,240 mins

World cup and remote controls

Ben asks whether we will see our high streets busier when the World Cup is on.

12 Jun 2026,240 mins

Pharmacies and Stansted housing

Ben chats to a Benfleet pharmacist answering questions from you on health issues.

11 Jun 2026,240 mins

Pints and chickens

Ben asks whether you are put off watching the football in the pub due to pint increases.

10 Jun 2026,240 mins

Ukrainian flag and birthday cakes

Ben asks whether it's right Reform UK removed the Ukraine flag from council headquarters.

09 Jun 2026,240 mins

08/06/2026

Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.

08 Jun 2026,240 mins

Essex and Herts Air Ambulance

Ben chats to the volunteers and paramedics at the air ambulance live at North Weald.

05 Jun 2026,240 mins

Community councils and mascots

Ben asks whether you lose your voice raising issues locally.

04 Jun 2026,240 mins

Libraries and menopause

Ben asks whether libraries should promote pride events.

03 Jun 2026,240 mins

Citizens advice special

Ben is joined by a director of citizens advice to answer your calls on the cost of living.

02 Jun 2026,240 mins