BBC Essex Schedule Thursday 16 April 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—16/04/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—16/04/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—Food shortages and electric vehicles
  Ben looks at whether the county will suffer food shortages amid the problems in Iran.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Paul Lovett sits in (16/04/2026)
  Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Paul.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Upload with Rob Jelly—16/04/2026
  Actors Sharmila Peake and Deanna Strass, and author Lucy Whiteside.
2. 20:00
  BBC Introducing - Essex & Cambridgeshire—Featured Artist: Radiator and TOTW from Iona Luke
  Matt Plumb presents featured artist Radiator and TOTW from Iona.
3. 22:00
  The Late Show—16/04/2026
  Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—17/04/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early