BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Sunday 9 August 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—Phil Collins - Face Value
  
  Phil Collins sets the template for the 80s with his debut solo album, Face Value.
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—09/08/2026
  
  Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
2. 08:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:03
  
  Sunday Sequence—Speaking Ill of the Dead, Taking Time Out
  
  Speaking ill of the dead and taking time out.
4. 09:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  
  Morning Service—09/08/2026
  
  This week's Morning Service comes from Ballinderry Moravian Church in County Antrim.
6. 09:45
  
  Thought for the Week—The Fleadh, Dogs and Bananas
  
  Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
7. 10:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
8. 10:03
  
  Red Lines—The Martina Anderson Interview
  
  Mark Carruthers speaks to the former Sinn Féin politician and IRA prisoner.
9. 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.
10. 11:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
11. 11:03
  
  Sunday with Anna Curran—Broadcasting Legend Gloria Hunniford, musician Niamh Noade & "Catchphrase" star Roy Walker
  
  Gloria Hunniford, musician Niamh Noade & comedy legend Roy Walker
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
2. 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,
3. 13:30
  
  Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 7
  
  Fennell confronts Conway about some inconsistencies he has discovered in his story.
4. 13:45
  
  Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 8
  
  In Accra, Fennell waits for news of Conway.
5. 14:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
6. 14:03
  
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—Once - Music from the Motion Picture
  
  Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova find a universal language in music for Once.
7. 15:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
8. 15:03
  
  Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—06/08/2026
  
  Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
9. 16:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
10. 16:03
  
  Gardeners' Corner—Home-grown cooking with Mollie Cunningham, summer perennials and permaculture in the park
  
  Summer gardening inspiration with David Maxwell and expert guests.
11. 17:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
12. 17:03
  
  Sounds Sacred—09/08/2026
  
  Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:03
  
  Kintra—The US women who made history in America, and 70 years of the Dunloy Accordion Band.
  
  The US women who made history in America, and 70 years of the Dunloy Accordion Band.
3. 18:30
  
  Pipes and Drums—09/08/2026
  
  The best in pipe band music from Northern Ireland and beyond.
4. 19:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
5. 19:03
  
  Classical Connections with John Toal—Classical Connections
  
  John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
6. 21:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
7. 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.
8. 22:00
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:03
  
  Sunday Club—09/08/2026
  
  Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
10. 23:55
  
  BBC News NI update—09/08/2026
  
  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 10 August 2026