Best of Nolan Podcast
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster
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New Police Ombudsman Jacquie Durkin issues open letter on office’s position on sexual abuse allegations against police officers
Yesterday
Nolan speaks with callers, Jim Allister, Jim Gamble Joanne Barnes and others.
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‘Believe victims who say they’ve been sexually abused by police’ – new Ombudsman gives her first Nolan interview plus reaction.
Thursday
Nolan speaks with Jacqui Durkin, Jon Burrows & others
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How stable is Stormont? Nolan asks if the parties are delivering for the people of Northern Ireland
Wednesday
Nolan speaks with guests about Stormont
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Loyalist Jamie Bryson accuses Nolan Show of Fleadh propaganda and smearing unionist culture
Tuesday
SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and commentator Chris Donnelly react
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After the success of the Fleadh in Belfast – what can be learnt from it for future events?
Monday
Guests include the SDLP's Séamas de Faoite & Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons
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Councillor claims authorities are cracking down harder on homelessness during the Fleadh
Last Friday
Nolan talks to Ind Cllr Paul McCusker and Commentator Matthew Robinson
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After the success of the Fleadh – should Belfast City Centre be pedestrianised all the time?
Thu 6 Aug 2026
Nolan talks to Green Cllr Brian Smyth and TUV's Ron McDowell. He also chats to callers.
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Jamaican woman targeted in racist attack in Ards - wants to move to a nationalist area. Does loyalism have a racism problem?
Wed 5 Aug 2026
Nolan talks to the TUV's Timothy Gaston and People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll
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Motorist driving at 81 mph in 40 zone, an ‘R’ driver speeding at 123 mph. Senior PSNI officer's concern at speeding statistics
Tue 4 Aug 2026
Chris Buckler sits in for Stephen. He talks to Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson.
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The world’s largest celebration of Irish music & culture, the Fleadh, kicks off in Belfast
Mon 3 Aug 2026
Gordon Lyons, Elaine Mitchell, Maurice Brown, Brendan Marshall, Michael Stewart & Peter
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Excitement as the Fleadh comes to Belfast – with 800,000 visitors expected. But will it bring much disruption for workers?
Fri 31 Jul 2026
Nolan talks to Niall McClean, co-chair of the Fleadh
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Six penalty points, £200 fine and e-scooter seized from working man. But is the law being applied equally to everyone?
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Nolan talks to Solicitor Tony Cahir and DUP's MLA Paul Frew
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Former SF MEP Martina Anderson reveals to RTE she had abortion in the 80s to take part in IRA operation. Nolan gets reaction.
Wed 29 Jul 2026
DUP's Diane Forsythe & veteran journalist John Ware talk to Stephen
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Carer who took 'demeaning' videos of dementia patients sentenced to 2 yrs probation and community service. Is that too lenient?
Tue 28 Jul 2026
Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows & Commissioner for Older People in NI Siobhan Casey
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Broadcasting legend Gerry Kelly dies – Nolan interviewed the presenter back in 2022
Mon 27 Jul 2026
In this archive interview Stephen talks to Gerry about his long career in television
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons considers cutting future Féile funding after women’s rights network event cancelled
Fri 24 Jul 2026
Nolan speaks with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, Robin Moira White & Maya Forstater
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A heartbreaking story as a woman suffers a miscarriage in A and E after waiting hours for treatment
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Chris Buckler presents The Nolan Show
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Business owner raises serious concerns over drug use and crime in Belfast City Centre ahead of Fleadh
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Chris Buckler talks to Richard Evans, owner of The Pocket Cafe & DUP Cllr Sarah Bunting
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Nine year old organ donation champion Dáithí gets lifesaving heart transplant after 8 year wait – his father speaks on Nolan
Tue 21 Jul 2026
& Sir Chris Bryant appointed as new NI Secretary of State. What should he prioritize?
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Serious disorder in west Belfast – many young people involved. Parents watching on. What should be done to stop it?
Mon 20 Jul 2026
Chris Buckler presenting. He talks to Justice Minister Naomi Long.
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Andy Burnham to become Labour leader - what could it mean for Northern Ireland?
Fri 17 Jul 2026
Also, medical experts make plea to parents over e-scooters and rising number of injuries
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Is it time for an outright ban on e-scooters and e-scramblers in Northern Ireland?
Thu 16 Jul 2026
Also, England's World Cup dreams are shattered after losing to Argentina in semi-final
