BBC Essex Schedule Friday 22 May 2026

Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sonia Watson—22/05/2026
  Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
2. 10:00
  Ben Fryer—Family attractions and potatoes
  Ben wants to know your cheap days out in Essex.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Akylah Rodriguez—Jake Peach sits in (22/05/2026)
  Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Jake.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC Essex Sport Extra—Southend United special (22/05/2026)
  Warren Muggleton asks what next for the Blues' after sacking manager Kevin Mayer.
2. 19:00
  Angelle Joseph—Part one (22/05/2026)
  Angelle shares an evening of community conversations and the biggest things this week.
3. 20:00
  Luton Carnival Takeover—22/05/2026
  This one‑hour special celebrates Luton International Carnival and its 50th anniversary.
4. 21:00
  Angelle Joseph—Part two (22/05/2026)
  Angelle is back. An evening of community conversations and the biggest things this week.
5. 22:00
  Late Night Jo—22/05/2026
  Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—23/05/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.

Early