The Station You Can Call Your Own

It takes a big station to cover Essex, one of the largest and most varied counties in England. The people, the towns, the villages and the seaside resorts all have their own special character. And so does BBC Essex. From studios across the county in Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend, we bring you all the news, personalities and entertainment that really matter. We'll also bring you all the latest local weather and travel updates. And 5 times a day the BBC Essex Helpline is here to help with everything from reuniting long lost friends to finding a thousand new blood donors. BBC Essex: the county wouldn't be the same without us.

Weekdays 5am Etholle Pegrum starts your day with the latest travel and financial news. 7am Join Jim Ensom for the morning's headlines, live weather updates and regular bulletins from AA Roadwatch. 9am Dave Monk wants to hear your views in Time to Talk on 01245 495050. He cuts through the red tape to get your problems solved. Plus there's a look at the latest in lifestyles and visits from celebrity guests. 12.30 The Lunchtime News - an in-depth look at the day's news and analysis of the stories behind the headlines. 1pm Steve Scruton is your host for the afternoon as he dispenses Sound Advice on practical problems, takes you Around Essex and invites you to join him for Tea at Three. Call in on 01245 495050. 4pm Kay Bellwood is your guide through the evening rush-hour. Join her for news, sport, weather, business and regular travel updates, plus School Report on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 7pm Mark Whall takes you through the evening. 10pm Keith Skues is here with music and a nostalgic look at yesteryear.	Alison Hartley Dave Monk Etholle Pegrum Jim Ensom Kay Bellwood Tim Lloyd Steve Scruton	Saturdays 6am Liz Mullen kicks off the weekend with music, sport, Lost for Words and a look at upcoming events around Essex. 9am Tim Lloyd brings you a morning full of family entertainment. Noon Down to Earth with Ken Crowther. Gardening phone-in on 01245 495050. 2pm During Summer John Hayes is your host all Saturday afternoon. And during winter, Robin Chipperfield presents all the action in Essex Sport until 5pm. Then, Glen Speller brings you reports and reactions to the day's results in Full Time. 6pm Ric's at Six with Ric Morgan. 8pm Paul Barnes invites you to sample some Vintage 78s. 9pm Join Richard Spendlove for good company, chat and music until the early hours. Sundays 6am Liz Mullen is back with more weekend music, sport, Lost for Words and the pick of the week on BBC Essex. 9am Tim Lloyd makes Sunday morning just that little bit extra special. Noon Vic Woodhouse invites you to enter Essex Country. 2pm On 103.5 and 95.3 FM - John Hayes with music and memories in Time to Remember. Phone in on 01245 495050. 6pm Sunday Supplement - Mary Bard introduces you to Essex people and their beliefs. 9pm David Clayton invites you to join him for an Early Night.