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Thursday, 5 March 2026

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  01:00

  Express Hits

  Trending tunes, quality classics! Slide into our DMs - @expressfm.

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  05:00

  Morning Watch with Ben Spiers

  Early riser? Finishing your nightshift? Can't sleep? Whatever the reason you're awake before everyone else, set sail into the new day with Ben.

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  06:30

  Express Breakfast with Ian James

  Ian James is back at 6.30 for your Thursday serving of Express Breakfast brought to you by Biscoes Solicitors. Ian will be joined by Hannah Murray, they will test your music knowledge with 'Backtracking' and keep you updated with all the latest traffic and travel news from across the city and challenge you with The Express Rewind Mystery Year at 9! Plus, Ian will be chatting to Lee McCarthy - Assistant Principal of City of Portsmouth College to talk about Colleges Week and catching up with Josh Brown and Liz Weston to discuss the Young Poet Laureate Competition on World Book Day

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  10:00

  Paul Marsh

  Paul Marsh with more mid-morning music and chat, with The Bird In Hand! Plus..... Rimaz Ahmed on the Love Music Hate Racism gig at the Guildhall Village, Rick Edwards about his show Great British Castle Rescue which will premiere on Sky History AND Rewind Jukebox

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  13:00

  Live from the Portsmouth Creates World Book Day Record Attempt

  Harrison RB & Isla Sykes are live from the attempt to create the world’s largest reading lesson for World Book Day!

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  15:00

  Dave Joyce

  Steering you home with the latest travel news alongside great music and fun. Put your feet up with Tea at 3:30 and play along with the Express Rewind Mystery Year from 4. Driven by Veezu - the new name for Aqua Cars.

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  18:00

  Express Yourself with Hannah Murray

  Hannah Murray will be joined by inspiring guests, showcasing headline stories from across our community every fortnight.

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  19:00

  Express This Week with Chris Pearce

  Chris Pearce and guests look at local news, events and current affairs.

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  21:00

  The Urban Xperience with Kartel Derrick

  The best in hip-hop, R’n’B, afrobeats and dancehall with guest interviews and a strong focus on emerging local talent.

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  23:00

  Express Hits with Abigail Wenham

  Trending tunes, quality classics! Slide into our DMs - @expressfm.

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