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Essex Schedule

Early

22:00
The Late Show
Firefighting and falling in love
Becky meets a man celebrating his 40th year in the Fire Service.
01:00
Not available
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live
30/04/2025
Local BBC Radio s BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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06:00
Sonia Watson
30/04/2025
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.

Morning

10:00
Ben Fryer
Cash acceptance and Basildon bins
Ben asks if there is a future for cash and reflects on the change of bins in Basildon.

Afternoon

Evening

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