BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Saturday 22 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Caschlár: A World of Music—22/08/2026
  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—22/08/2026
  Kerry presents a special mix of great music, chat and requests to start your Saturday.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:05
  Your Place and Mine—22/08/2026
  Eve Blair presents the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.
4. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  Gardeners' Corner—22/08/2026
  The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice.
6. 10:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 10:03
  Consumer Fight Back—22/08/2026
  The team that makes things better for consumers everywhere.
8. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 11:03
  Saturday with John Toal—22/08/2026
  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—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 13:05
  Crime Next Door—The Confession, 1. The 12 Apostles
  1/6When two people are found dead, police suspect suicide - but all is not as it seems.
3. 13:17
  Crime Next Door—The Confession, 2. The Affair
  2/6A married dentist starts a secret relationship with the wife of a policeman.
4. 13:30
  Storytellers—The Hazard of the Die
  An actor tries to stage a major play during a drug trial for his incurable disease.
5. 14:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 14:03
  Sportsound—22/08/2026
  Orla Bannon presents coverage of the Irish Premiership, with live commentary and reports.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  Taylor Johnson—22/08/2026
  The best bangers from Britpop to big beat and forgotten classics.
3. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 19:03
  BBC Introducing in Northern Ireland with Taylor Johnson—22/08/2026
  Discover your next favourite artist.
5. 20:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 20:03
  Folk Club—22/08/2026
  Folk and traditional music from Ireland and beyond. Presented by Neil Martin.
7. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 22:03
  The Late Show with Mike Edgar—22/08/2026
  A hand-picked mix of uplifting and mellow sounds for Saturday night.
9. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—22/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman
  Tracy Chapman's debut album ignites a quiet revolution, and becomes a classic.
2. 01:00
  As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
  BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.