Schedule
Early
00:00
Inna Rhythm with Kwame Daniels—Series 3, Jazzanova, The Pointer Sisters and Basement Jaxx
Kwame Daniels returns with a selection including boogie, electronica, Afrobeat and jazz.
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.
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Morning
06:30
Kerry McLean—Ease into the day with Kerry and a mix of music from Bill Withers, Simply Red, Dionne Warwick, Ronan Keating, Kiki Dee & more
Kerry presents a special mix of great music, chat and requests to start your Saturday.
08:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
08:05
Your Place and Mine—Magheramorne Literary Festival
A special live broadcast from the historic Magheramorne Estate outside Larne.
09:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Gardeners' Corner—Gardeners’ Corner Spring Special from RHS Wisley
Gardening inspiration for spring from RHS Wisley with David Maxwell.
10:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
10:03
Consumer Fight Back—Surging mortgage rates
Mortgage rates jumped after the Iran conflict began. How can homeowners shield themselves?
11:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Saturday with John Toal—Hip Hop Hoaxes, Arctic Vaults and Scots Language
Paula McIntyre makes coconut rice pudding, caramelised pineapple and candied puffed rice
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
13:05
Assume Nothing—What Happened to Mary Glasgow?, 3. The Inquest
3/6After months of delay, an inquest into Mary’s death finally opens.
13:17
Assume Nothing—What Happened to Mary Glasgow?, 4. The Warnings
4/6Amid allegations of violent incidents before Mary’s death, were warning signs missed?
13:30
Hot Takes—Series 1, Episode 5
Paddy Raff asks teams questions from a comical opinion poll, revealing local ‘hot takes’.
14:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Sportsound—21/03/2026
Orla Bannon presents coverage of the Irish Premiership with live commentary and reports.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
18:05
Taylor Johnson—Feel Good Playlist
Taylor Johnson brings you your ultimate feel good playlist.
19:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
19:03
BBC Introducing in Northern Ireland with Taylor Johnson—Jordan Adetunji Is BACK
The home of new music.
20:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
20:03
Folk Club—A Tribute to Dolores Keane
Neil Martin pays tribute to iconic musical figure and icon, the late Dolores Keane.
22:00
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
22:03
The Late Show with Mike Edgar—21/03/2026
A hand-picked mix of uplifting and mellow sounds for Saturday night.
23:55
BBC News NI update—21/03/2026
The latest national and international news.
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Late
00:00
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Marillion - Brave
Marillion go underground and defy the odds with their progressive masterpiece Brave.
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.
