BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Sunday 31 May 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—Queen - A Night at the Opera
  It's probably Queen's strongest album, but is A Night at the Opera actually any good?
2. 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
1. 06:30
  Kerry McLean—31/05/2026
  Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:03
  Sunday Sequence—31/05/2026
  Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
4. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  Morning Service—31/05/2026
  Community Mass from Sacred Heart Grammar School. Newry
6. 09:45
  Thought for the Week—31/05/2026
  Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day
7. 09:55
  Appeal—Orchardville
  An appeal is made on behalf of Orchardville.
8. 10:00
  Sunday Politics—31/05/2026
  Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week.
9. 10:30
  The State of Us—The State of Us
  Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
10. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
11. 11:03
  Sunday with Anna Curran—31/05/2026
  Big interviews, lifestyle and entertainment, and an essential guide to the Sunday papers.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 13:05
  The Mystery Of...—Pirates: The Ship That Vanished, Episode 1
  A British naval ship carrying 120 tonnes of weapons vanishes at sea off Cork.
3. 13:17
  The Mystery Of...—Pirates: The Ship That Vanished, Episode 2
  An intricate plan is put in place to seize The Upnor at sea.
4. 13:30
  A Perforated Ulster—Series 17, Episode 6
  Da and Uncle Andy host the show that dissects the week’s news.
5. 14:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 14:03
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—31/05/2026
  The lowdown on the best albums ever produced.
7. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 15:03
  The Shuffle—Series 1, Episode 7 – from Paul Brady to Beth Orton
  Mike Edgar and Donna Legge relive incredible live music moments.
9. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
10. 16:03
  Gardeners' Corner—30/05/2026
  The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice.
11. 17:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
12. 17:03
  Sounds Sacred—31/05/2026
  Richard Yarr introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:03
  Kintra—31/05/2026
  Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
3. 18:30
  Van Club—Series 1, Van Club Episode 7 : Van Morrison - Into the Mystic
  First rule of Van Club, we will talk about Van Morrison.
4. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 19:03
  Classical Connections with John Toal—31/05/2026
  John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:03
  Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—31/05/2026
  Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:03
  Sunday Club—31/05/2026
  Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—31/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
  BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.

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