Today 01:00 - 06:00
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
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Sat Jan 31
Today 06:00 - 10:00
Heidi has all you need to start your weekend, with Saturday morning tunes, guests and fun.
Today 10:00 - 14:00
Join Sadie for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Today 14:00 - 15:00
Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
Today 15:00 - 17:00
Coverage of Crewe Alexandra v Colchester United and Chatham Town v Southend United in the FA Trophy. Not online.
Today 17:00 - 18:00
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
Today 18:00 - 20:00
Get To Grips With A Twix by Steven Walton. The Spirit of The Game by Sam Blackman. Seeing Eye-to-Eye by Louis May-Francis. The Last Noel (pt 2) by Karen Turner.
Today 20:00 - 22:00
Matt Plumb presents featured artist Dean Frost as we build up to our showcase gig at TWM in Colchester for IVW 2026 and TOTW from The Great Leslie.
Today 22:00 - 01:00
Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Sun Feb 01
Tomorrow 01:00 - 06:00
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 10:00
Join Babs for a relaxed and spiritual start to your Sunday, with uplifting guests and feelgood music that will help you reset and recharge for the week ahead.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 14:00
Join Sadie for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Tomorrow 14:00 - 18:00
Gaby Roslin talks to some amazing people making a difference where we live.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 22:00
Dotun Adebayo brings you the best of community programming from across England.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 01:00
Asma Younus with late-night conversation, stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Mon Feb 02
Monday 01:00 - 06:00
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
Monday 06:00 - 10:00
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
Monday 10:00 - 14:00
Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Monday 14:00 - 18:00
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Akylah.
Monday 18:00 - 19:00
Ian Puckey with a weekly round-up of the Essex sport scene.
Monday 19:00 - 22:00
Join Amir for all things South Asian in the East Region, with great guests, fun chat, modern hits and a bit of vintage Bollywood.
Monday 22:00 - 01:00
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Tue Feb 03
Tuesday 01:00 - 06:00
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
Tuesday 06:00 - 10:00
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
Tuesday 10:00 - 14:00
Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Tuesday 14:00 - 18:00
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Akylah.
Tuesday 18:00 - 22:00
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
Tuesday 22:00 - 01:00
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Wed Feb 04
Wednesday 01:00 - 06:00
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
Wednesday 06:00 - 10:00
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Ian.
Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00
Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Wednesday 14:00 - 18:00
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Akylah.
Wednesday 18:00 - 22:00
Babs brings you lighthearted fun with upbeat topical stories and celebrity guests.
Wednesday 22:00 - 01:00
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Thu Feb 05
Thursday 01:00 - 06:00
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
Thursday 06:00 - 10:00
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
Thursday 10:00 - 14:00
Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Thursday 14:00 - 18:00
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Akylah.
Thursday 18:00 - 20:00
Original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and more on BBC Upload with Rob Jelly.
Thursday 20:00 - 22:00
Matt Plumb shares the best under-the-radar local musical talent.
Thursday 22:00 - 01:00
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Fri Feb 06
Friday 01:00 - 06:00
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
Friday 06:00 - 10:00
Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.
Friday 10:00 - 14:00
Join Ben for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Friday 14:00 - 18:00
Fascinating guests, the news of the day and the music you love with Akylah.
Friday 18:00 - 19:00
Glenn Pennyfather takes your calls on the big stories affecting Essex clubs.
Friday 19:00 - 22:00
Angelle shares an evening of community conversations and the biggest things this week.
Friday 22:00 - 01:00
Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Sat Feb 07
Saturday 01:00 - 06:00
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
Saturday 06:00 - 10:00
Heidi has all you need to start your weekend, with Saturday morning tunes, guests and fun.
Saturday 10:00 - 14:00
Join Sadie for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
Saturday 14:00 - 15:00
Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
Saturday 15:00 - 17:00
Coverage of Colchester United v Shrewsbury Town and Scunthorpe United v Southend United. Not online.
Saturday 17:00 - 18:00
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
Saturday 18:00 - 20:00
Original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and more on BBC Upload with Rob Jelly.
Saturday 20:00 - 22:00
Matt Plumb shares the best under-the-radar local musical talent.
Saturday 22:00 - 01:00
Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.