Schedule
Early
00:00
Long Player with Steven Rainey—The Bluetones - Expecting to Fly
A chiming, beguiling debut album sees the Bluetones becoming the biggest band in Britpop.
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—09/08/2026
Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
08:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
08:03
Sunday Sequence—09/08/2026
Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
09:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Morning Service—09/08/2026
A religious reflection for a Sunday morning.
09:45
Thought for the Week—09/08/2026
Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
10:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
10:03
Red Lines—The Kate Nicholl Interview
Mark Carruthers speaks to Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl about her political life.
10:33
Borderland – UK or United Ireland?—Series 1, Episode 5 – English Nationalism and the NHS
Chris Buckler explores issues around the constitutional future of Northern Ireland.
11:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Sunday with Anna Curran—09/08/2026
Big interviews, lifestyle and entertainment, and an essential guide to the Sunday papers.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
13:05
Your Farm and Mine—Series 2, Climate Change, The Storytelling Project and Celebrity Livestock
Shannon Porter joins Eve in the studio for a lively discussion on all things farming,
13:30
Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 7
Fennell confronts Conway about some inconsistencies he has discovered in his story.
13:45
Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 8
In Accra, Fennell waits for news of Conway.
14:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Long Player with Steven Rainey—09/08/2026
The lowdown on the best albums ever produced.
15:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
15:03
Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—06/08/2026
Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
16:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
16:03
Gardeners' Corner—08/08/2026
The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice.
17:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
17:03
Sounds Sacred—09/08/2026
Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
18:03
Kintra—09/08/2026
Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
18:30
Pipes and Drums—09/08/2026
The best in pipe band music from Northern Ireland and beyond.
19:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
19:03
Classical Connections with John Toal—09/08/2026
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
21:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
21:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—09/08/2026
Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
22:00
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
22:03
Sunday Club—09/08/2026
Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
23:55
BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
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.
