BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Sunday 4 October 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—PJ Harvey - Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea
  PJ Harvey embraces the light on Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea.
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—04/10/2026
  Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:03
  Sunday Sequence—04/10/2026
  Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
4. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  Morning Service—04/10/2026
  From Fitzroy Presbyterian Church in Belfast. Led by Rev Steve Stockman.
6. 09:45
  Thought for the Week—04/10/2026
  Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
7. 10:00
  Sunday Politics—04/10/2026
  Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week.
8. 10:30
  The State of Us—04/10/2026
  Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
9. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
10. 11:03
  Sunday with Anna Curran—04/10/2026
  Big interviews, lifestyle and entertainment, and an essential guide to the Sunday papers.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 13:05
  Assume Nothing—The Regression to Bridie Murphy, 4. Blasted from Both Sides
  Virginia says she’s honest. Morey says ‘Bridie’ is real. So what was ‘Bridie Murphy’?
3. 13:30
  Lunchtime with Michael Fry—Series 3, Episode 5. Rebecca takes over while Michael struggles to move on
  5/6Michael struggles to move on after losing both his show and his place in the world.
4. 14:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 14:03
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—Sade - Diamond Life
  With 1983's Diamond Life, Sade creates a sophisti-pop classic.
6. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 15:03
  Healing Sounds with Malachi Cush—Series 2, 3. Nick Griggs
  Nick Griggs tells Malachi Cush how grief, family and running have shaped his journey.
8. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 16:03
  Gardeners' Corner—03/10/2026
  The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice.
10. 17:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
11. 17:03
  Sounds Sacred—04/10/2026
  Richard Yarr introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:03
  Kintra—04/10/2026
  Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
3. 18:30
  The Music Is Black—1. Origins
  How black music arrived, took root and found community in Northern Ireland.
4. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 19:03
  Classical Connections with John Toal—04/10/2026
  John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:03
  Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—04/10/2026
  Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:03
  Sunday Club—04/10/2026
  Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
  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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