The breakfast show team are at Castle Headingham asking the question 'was Shakespeare really an Essex man called Edward De Vere who grew up in the castle?'

Actor Larry Lamb reveals how the internet helped him research his family history as part of the BBC Give an Hour campaign. The latest on the fire in Bull Lane in Rayleigh involving acetylene cylinders

With music and phone-in debate – call 01245 495050 (national rate).

Sound advice from the experts, celebrity guests and a slice of Essex life.

Paul Hawkins sits in. News, weather, travel and music, including the Album of the Week.

With Ollie Winiberg showcasing music from unsigned Essex acts.

Evening entertainment. Call in on 0845 30 50 007 (local rate).

Late night music with the mystery year and Fab 5. Call 0845 30 50 007 (local rate).

BBC Essex joins BBC Radio 5 live.