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Ben Fryer Episodes

  1. Teachers Strike and Wild Isles (03/04/2023)

    Ben talks about more teachers strikes and David Attenborough's Wild Isles TV show.

  2. Fryer's Friday Fry-Up and Renting (31/03/2023)

    Ben takes about the rental market and asks if the hash brown should be in a fry-up?

  3. Government Energy Plans and Tongue Twisters (30/03/2023)

    Ben takes on a tongue-twister challenge and talks renewable energy.

  4. Blankety Blank and Wethersfield Migrant Plan (29/03/2023)

    Ben plays the radio equivalent of Blankety Blank and talks the Government's migrant plan.

  5. Mersea Cliff Collapse and Cruising (28/03/2023)

    Ben talks to a dog-walker who saw a cliff collapse on Mersea Island and talks cruising.

  6. Rishi Sunak in Chelmsford and Dementia Help (27/03/2023)

    Ben reacts as the Prime Minister visits Essex and talks about coping with Dementia.

  7. Bell Ringing and Ofsted (24/03/2023)

    Ben talks about campanology and whether Ofsted's grading system is fair.

  8. Misophonia and Probation Officers (23/03/2023)

    Ben talks about misophonia, an aversion to certain sounds, and vacancies in probation.

  9. Partygate Panel and Colchester Mosaic (22/03/2023)

    Ben asks if Boris Johnson should be removed as an MP and talks Colchester's Roman mosaic.

  10. Faith in Police and Witham 'Banksy' (21/03/2023)

    Ben asks if you trust the police after the Casey Report and talks Witham street art.

  11. Customer Service and Basildon Investment (20/03/2023)

    Ben talks the good and the bad of customer service and learns of investment in Basildon

  12. 17/03/2023

    Join Ben Fryer for stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and music.

  13. Pubs and Bluebell Damage (16/03/2023)

    Ben asks if you've cut down on visits to the pub in the cost of living crisis.

  14. Over 50's Employment and Cough Medicines (15/03/2023)

    Ben asks if it's hard to find work if you are over 50 and cough medicines are recalled.

  15. East of England Ambulance and Vaping (14/03/2023)

    Ben talks to the Southend politician who believes vape products target the under 18's.

  16. Solar Farms and Junior Doctor's Strikes (13/03/2023)

    Ben speaks to junior doctors on the picket line and talks solar farms.

  17. Missed Doctor's Appointments and Harlow College (10/03/2023)

    Ben reacts as it's revealed a Harwich surgery has 200 missed appointments in a month.

  18. Eurovision Entry and The Apprentice (09/03/2023)

    Ben adopts the 'Wogan Scale' to rate this year's Eurovision song and talks The Apprentice

  19. Medical Negligence and Gary Lineker (08/03/2023)

    Ben asks if you've ever been the victim of medical negligence and talks Gary Lineker.

  20. The King Comes To Colchester (07/03/2023)

    Live coverage as King Charles and the Queen Consort visit the new city of Colchester.

  21. Immigration Laws and Baby Rhino (06/03/2023)

    Ben asks you to guess the name of Colchester Zoo's baby Rhino and talks Immigration

  22. ULEZ and Stephen Bear Sentencing (03/03/2023)

    Ben asks whether the expansion to the Ultra-Low Emission Zone is a good idea.

  23. Blind Spots and Retro Brands (02/03/2023)

    Ben talks about HGV blind spots and asks for the brands you used to love.

  24. Basildon Job Losses and Matt Hancock Allegations (01/03/2023)

    Ben reacts as Sainsbury's announce 400 jobs at risk at the Argos depot in Basildon.

  25. Junior Doctor strike and subtitles (28/02/2023)

    Emma Bullimore sits in. Junior doctors have voted for three days of industrial action.

  26. Knife Crime and James Bond Novels (27/02/2023)

    Ben asks if its right for James Bond novels to be updated and talks Knife Crime.

  27. Ukraine War and Marriage in Decline (24/02/2023)

    Ben asks if you've been with your partner without getting married and talks Ukraine.

  28. Remembering John Motson and Thurrock Council Tax (23/02/2023)

    Ben remembers John Motson and talks about the increase in Thurrock council tax.

  29. Pigeons and Salad Shortage (22/02/2023)

    Ben finds out about pigeon nuisance at Essex railway stations and talks salad shortage.

  30. Media Intrusion and Flying Planes (21/02/2023)

    Ben talks about the behaviour of the media in the case of Nicola Bulley.

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