Schedule
Early
00:00
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Fleetwood Mac - Tango in the Night
Fleetwood Mac falls apart in spectacular style with 1987's Tango in the Night.
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—30/08/2026
Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
08:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
08:03
Sunday Sequence—30/08/2026
Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
09:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Morning Service—30/08/2026
A religious reflection for a Sunday morning.
09:45
Thought for the Week—30/08/2026
Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
09:55
Appeal—Foyle Down Syndrome Trust
An appeal is made on behalf of Foyle Down Syndrome Trust.
10:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
10:03
The State of Us—30/08/2026
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
10:33
Borderland – UK or United Ireland?—Series 1, Episode 8 - Come Together
The team are in Belfast and Dublin to find out if and how a united Ireland would work.
11:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Sunday with Anna Curran—30/08/2026
Big interviews, lifestyle and entertainment, and an essential guide to the Sunday papers.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
13:05
Crime Next Door—The Confession, 3. The Innocent
18th May 1991. Colin and Hazel carry out the murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan.
13:17
Crime Next Door—The Confession, 4. The Secret
Colin and Hazel continue their affair – but years later, Howell decides he must confess.
13:30
Judged: A Mother's Love
Actor Patrick FitzSymons discovers his life is built on secrets.(R)
14:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Long Player with Steven Rainey—30/08/2026
The lowdown on the best albums ever produced.
15:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
15:03
Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—27/08/2026
Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
16:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
16:03
Gardeners' Corner—29/08/2026
The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice.
17:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
17:03
Sounds Sacred—30/08/2026
Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
18:03
Kintra—Welcoming the Fleadh and the Ulster-Scots connections at Fleadh Folk!
Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
18:30
Pipes and Drums—30/08/2026
The best in pipe band music from Northern Ireland and beyond.
19:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
19:03
Classical Connections with John Toal—30/08/2026
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
21:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
21:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—30/08/2026
Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
22:00
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
22:03
Sunday Club—30/08/2026
Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
23:55
BBC News NI update—30/08/2026
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.
