BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Saturday 15 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Caschlár: A World of Music—15/08/2026
  Brian Mullen presents music from pop to roots via trad, blues and soul.
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—15/08/2026
  Kerry presents a special mix of great music, chat and requests to start your Saturday.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:05
  Your Place and Mine—Ballymena Woven, Armagh Road Bowls, and a Fermanagh Crannog
  A brand new festival inspired by Ballymena's proud linen-making heritage.
4. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  Gardeners' Corner—15/08/2026
  The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice.
6. 10:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 10:03
  Consumer Fight Back—15/08/2026
  The team that makes things better for consumers everywhere.
8. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 11:03
  Saturday with John Toal—15/08/2026
  John Toal with tales of family and community life, plus great recipes, craic and music.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 13:05
  Your Farm and Mine—Series 2, Farm Technology, Harry Ferguson, and Open Farms
  Shannon Porter joins Eve Blair for a lively discussion on all things farming.
3. 13:30
  Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 9
  9/10Fennell gives his account of Conway’s last year.
4. 13:45
  Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 10
  10/10Fennell pieces together some fragments of Conway’s past.
5. 14:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 14:03
  Sportsound—Sportsound - 15/08/2026
  Joel Taggart presents Irish Premiership coverage,with live commentary and reports.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  Taylor Johnson—15/08/2026
  The best bangers from Britpop to big beat and forgotten classics.
3. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 19:03
  BBC Introducing in Northern Ireland with Taylor Johnson—15/08/2026
  Discover your next favourite artist.
5. 20:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 20:03
  RU...—RU Feeling Folk Piano?
  A gentle folk escape where every song trades guitars for ivory.
7. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 21:03
  RU...—RU Mad for Trad?
  Neil Martin curates a playlist of upbeat folk and trad selections to get your feet moving.
9. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
10. 22:03
  The Late Show with Mike Edgar—15/08/2026
  A hand-picked mix of uplifting and mellow sounds for Saturday night.
11. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—15/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak
  The Boys are definitely Back in Town, as Thin Lizzy unleash Jailbreak.
2. 01:00
  As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
  BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.