Schedule
Early
00:00
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman's debut album ignites a quiet revolution, and becomes a classic.
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—23/08/2026
Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
08:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
08:03
Sunday Sequence—23/08/2026
Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
09:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Morning Service—23/08/2026
Morning Service from the Charles Wood Festival in Armagh.
09:45
Thought for the Week—23/08/2026
Audrey Carville presents a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
10:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
10:03
Red Lines—The Kate Nicholl Interview
Mark Carruthers speaks to the Alliance MLA about her political life.
10:33
Borderland – UK or United Ireland?—Series 1, Episode 7 – Stirring Up Troubles
Chris Buckler explores issues around the constitutional future of Northern Ireland.
11:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Sunday with Anna Curran—23/08/2026
Big interviews, lifestyle and entertainment, and an essential guide to the Sunday papers.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
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.
13:17
Crime Next Door—The Confession, 2. The Affair
2/6A married dentist starts a secret relationship with the wife of a policeman.
13:30
Storytellers—The Hazard of the Die
An actor tries to stage a major play during a drug trial for his incurable disease.
14:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Long Player with Steven Rainey—The Police - Synchronicity
For their final album, The Police create their most enduring songs on Synchronicity.
15:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
15:03
Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—20/08/2026
Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
16:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
16:03
Gardeners' Corner—22/08/2026
The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice.
17:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
17:03
Sounds Sacred—23/08/2026
Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
18:03
Kintra—23/08/2026
Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
18:30
Pipes and Drums—23/08/2026
The best in pipe band music from Northern Ireland and beyond.
19:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
19:03
Classical Connections with John Toal—23/08/2026
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
21:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
21:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—23/08/2026
Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
22:00
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
22:03
Sunday Club—23/08/2026
Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
23:55
BBC News NI update—23/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
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Late
00:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.
