BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Sunday 16 August 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:30
  Kerry McLean—16/08/2026
  Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:03
  Sunday Sequence—16/08/2026
  Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
4. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  Morning Service—16/08/2026
  Morning Service from Holy Cross Abbey, Rostrevor.
6. 09:45
  Thought for the Week—16/08/2026
  Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
7. 10:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 10:03
  The State of Us—16/08/2026
  Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
9. 10:33
  Borderland – UK or United Ireland?—Series 1, Episode 6 – The Campaign
  Chris Buckler explores issues around the constitutional future of Northern Ireland.
10. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
11. 11:03
  Sunday with Anna Curran—From Belfast to Broadway
  Laura Donnelly, Doreen Archer, Sandra Patterson, Emer Maguire and mum Anne.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  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—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 14:03
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—Madonna - Ray of Light
  Madonna cuts ties with her own controversial past to reinvent herself on Ray of Light.
7. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 15:03
  Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—13/08/2026
  Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
9. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
10. 16:03
  Gardeners' Corner—15/08/2026
  The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice.
11. 17:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
12. 17:03
  Sounds Sacred—16/08/2026
  Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:03
  Kintra—Ulster-Scots at The Fleadh!
  Ulster-Scots at The Fleadh!
3. 18:30
  Pipes and Drums—16/08/2026
  The best in pipe band music from Northern Ireland and beyond.
4. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 19:03
  Classical Connections with John Toal—16/08/2026
  John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:03
  Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—16/08/2026
  Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:03
  Sunday Club—16/08/2026
  Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—16/08/2026
  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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