Schedule
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Early
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01:00
Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—08/08/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
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Morning
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06:00
Heidi Secker on BBC Essex—08/08/2026
Heidi has all you need to start your weekend, with Saturday morning tunes, guests and fun.
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10:00
Sadie Nine—Ian Wyatt sits in (08/08/2026)
Join Ian for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.
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Afternoon
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14:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—08/08/2026
Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
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15:00
BBC Essex Sport—Altrincham v Southend United (08/08/2026)
Coverage of Altrincham v Southend United in the National League. Kick-off at 3pm.
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17:00
BBC Essex Sport: Pre-Match—Reaction and build-up (08/08/2026)
Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
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17:30
BBC Essex Sport—Colchester United v Southampton (08/08/2026)
EFL Cup coverage of Colchester United v Southampton. Kick-off at 5.30pm. NOT online.
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Evening
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19:30
BBC Essex Sport - Post-Match—08/08/2026
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
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20:00
BBC Introducing - Essex & Cambridgeshire—06/08/2026
Matt Plumb shares the best under-the-radar local musical talent.
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22:00
Late Night Jo—08/08/2026
Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
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01:00
Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—09/08/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
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