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Essex Schedule

Early

22:00
The Late Show
Buddhist monks and Curlews
Becky meets a Buddhist monk who spent four years in silence.
01:00
Not available
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live
07/05/2025
Local BBC Radio s BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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06:00
Sonia Watson
07/05/2025
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.

Morning

10:00
Ben Fryer
Police resources and things we do for love
Ben asks whether we need police stations, and what are the things you do for love?

Afternoon

Evening

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