Schedule
Early
00:00
Long Player with Steven Rainey—U2 - Boy
U2 look at life, death, and everything inbetween on Boy.
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—17/05/2026
Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
08:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
08:03
Sunday Sequence—17/05/2026
Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
09:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Morning Service—Morninng Service from St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Bangor, County Down
Morning Service comes from St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Bangor, County Down.
09:45
Thought for the Week—17/05/2026
Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
10:00
Sunday Politics—17/05/2026
Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week.
10:30
The State of Us—17/05/2026
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
11:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Sunday with Anna Curran—17/05/2026
Big interviews, lifestyle and entertainment, and an essential guide to the Sunday papers.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
13:05
Assume Nothing—The Séance Experiments, 5. The Descendants
Reggie meets relatives of Dr Crawford and Kathleen Goligher – what will they reveal?
13:15
Assume Nothing—The Séance Experiments, 6. The Investigator
After Crawford’s death, a renowned physicist is dispatched to test the Goligher Circle.
13:30
A Perforated Ulster—Series 17, Episode 4
Da and Uncle Andy host the show that dissects the week’s news.
14:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Amy Winehouse's Back to Black
Amy Winehouse changes the face of British soul music with her 2nd album, Back to Black.
15:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
15:03
The Shuffle—Series 1, Episode 5 – featuring a contribution from Neil Hannon
Mike Edgar and Donna Legge relive incredible live music moments.
15:30
Sportsound—Ulster Senior Football Final
Orla Bannon presents live coverage of the 2026 Ulster Senior Football Final.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
18:03
Kintra—17/05/2026
Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
18:30
Van Club—Series 1, Episode 5
First rule of Van Club, we will talk about Van Morrison.
19:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
19:03
Classical Connections with John Toal—17/05/2026
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
21:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
21:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—17/05/2026
Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
22:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
The latest national and international news.
22:03
Sunday Club—17/05/2026
Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
23:55
BBC News NI update—17/05/2026
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.



















