BBC Essex Schedule Thursday 21 May 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—21/05/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—21/05/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—Bus trips and hot dogs
  Emma sits in and asks whether free bus travel for children will help the cost of living.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (21/05/2026)
  Ellie Taylor and Benoit Blin talk Bake Off: The Professionals, and Latitude's Josh Tenor.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Upload with Rob Jelly—21/05/2026
  Beth Linnell sits in with original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and spoken word.
2. 20:00
  BBC Introducing - Essex & Cambridgeshire—Featured Artist: Cristina Hart and TOTW from Katie Jones
  Matt Plumb presents featured artist Cristina Hart and TOTW from Katie Jones.
3. 22:00
  The Late Show—21/05/2026
  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—22/05/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.

Early