BBC Radio Foyle Schedule Sunday 26 July 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—The Bluetones - Expecting to Fly
  A chiming, beguiling debut album sees the Blutones becoming the biggest band in Britpop.
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—26/07/2026
  Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:03
  Sunday Sequence—A time to rest and reflect - Bishop Donal McKeown on retirement
  Hanging up the mitre - Bishop Donal McKeown looks back on 25 years of leadership.
4. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  Morning Service—26/07/2026
  From Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, Portrush. Led by Rev Gordy McCracken.
6. 09:45
  Thought for the Week—Healing Words, Speaking Out and Trying Your Best
  Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day
7. 09:55
  Appeal—Autism NI
  An appeal is made on behalf of Autism NI.
8. 10:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 10:03
  Red Lines—The Emma Little-Pengelly Interview
  Mark Carruthers speaks to the deputy first minister about her political life.
10. 10:33
  Borderland – UK or United Ireland?—Series 1, Episode 3 – The Middle Ground
  Chris Bucker speaks to a ‘panel of persuadables’ – key in any potential Border Poll.
11. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
12. 11:03
  Sunday with Anna Curran—26/07/2026
  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—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 13:05
  Your Farm and Mine—Series 2, Women in Agriculture, The Value of Wool and Flock Across Waters
  Shannon Porter joins Eve in the studio for a lively discussion on all things farming.
3. 13:30
  Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 3
  A cable break off the coast of the Congo causes a slowdown of internet across Africa.
4. 13:45
  Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 4
  Finally at sea, Fennell explores the cable repair ship the Georges Lecointe.
5. 14:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 14:03
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—Erykah Badu - Baduizm
  Erykah Badu becomes the Queen of neo-soul with her groundbreaking debut album Baduizm.
7. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 15:03
  Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—23/07/2026
  Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
9. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
10. 16:03
  Gardeners' Corner—Summer inspiration from the Gardeners’ Corner archive
  Summer gardening inspiration with David Maxwell and expert guests.
11. 17:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
12. 17:03
  Sounds Sacred—Sound Sacred
  Richard Yarr introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:03
  Kintra—26/07/2026
  Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
3. 18:30
  Here Comes the Fleadh—26/07/2026
  A brief introduction to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann with Anne-Marie Wallace & Caoimhe Ceol.
4. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 19:03
  Classical Connections with John Toal—Ulster Youth Orchestra and Forgotten Composers
  John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:03
  Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—26/07/2026
  Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:03
  Sunday Club—26/07/2026
  Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—26/07/2026
  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.

Monday 27 July 2026