BBC Sounds - Ben Fryer - Available Episodes

MP security and divorce

Ben asks whether it's too dangerous to be an MP.

14 Jul 2026,240 mins

Antisemitism and speed restrictions

Ben asks whether police are becoming more visible.

13 Jul 2026,240 mins

Hosepipe ban and scaffolding

Sadie sits in and asks how the hosepipe ban is affecting you.

10 Jul 2026,240 mins

Disability benefits and swimming

Sadie sits in and asks whether the current disability benefit system is working.

09 Jul 2026,240 mins

Nigel Farage and school uniforms

Sadie asks whether Nigel Farage has made a fool out of himself after resigning as MP.

08 Jul 2026,240 mins

Football and Discs

Sadie sits in and asks whether football should be political.

07 Jul 2026,240 mins

Public toilets and refuse workers

Sadie sits in and she asks whether we need more public toilets in Essex.

06 Jul 2026,240 mins

Pubs and kebabs

Sadie sits in and asks whether the World Cup is helping the hospitality sector.

03 Jul 2026,240 mins

Education influencers and shoplifting

Ben asks whether the government should pay influencers to advertise.

02 Jul 2026,240 mins

Housing and heritage

Ben asks whether we need to make it easier to build new houses in the county.

01 Jul 2026,240 mins

Maternity services and epilepsy

Ben asks whether it's safe to have a baby in the UK following the latest maternity review.

30 Jun 2026,240 mins

Anxiety and country music

Ben asks why anxiety is increasing in young people.

29 Jun 2026,240 mins

Wethersfield and mosquitoes

Ben asks where should we home people who are seeking asylum.

26 Jun 2026,240 mins

Bins and theme parks

Ben asks whether you would cope with a three week bin collection.

25 Jun 2026,240 mins

School closures and nature reserves

Ben asks whether we should push back on schools being closed during the heatwave.

24 Jun 2026,240 mins

Paternity leave and psychic tortoises

Ben asks whether dads get a bad deal in paternity leave.

23 Jun 2026,240 mins

Starmer resigns and Windrush

Ben asks whether Sir Keir Starmer did the right thing stepping down as prime minster.

22 Jun 2026,240 mins

By-elections and hydration breaks

Ben asks whether you back Andy Burnham.

19 Jun 2026,240 mins

Breast cancer and water quality

Ben asks whether women neglect their own health.

18 Jun 2026,240 mins

World Cup memories and boat-making

Ben asks what your favourite World Cup memories are ahead of England's first match.

17 Jun 2026,240 mins

Beaulieu Park and convertibles

Ben asks whether you have commuted to and from Essex's newest railway station.

16 Jun 2026,240 mins

Social media ban and moths

Ben asks whether it's right to ban under 16s using social media.

15 Jun 2026,240 mins