Schedule
Early
00:00
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Tori Amos - Boys for Pele
It divided critics, but Tori Amos's third album finds her at her most uncompromising.
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—02/08/2026
Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
08:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
08:03
Sunday Sequence—02/08/2026
Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
09:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Morning Service—Highlights from the opening night of the New Horizon Christian festival
A special Morning Service recorded at the New Horizon Christian festival in Coleraine.
09:45
Thought for the Week—02/08/2026
Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
10:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
10:03
The State of Us—02/08/2026
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
10:33
Borderland – UK or United Ireland?—Series 1, Episode 4 – The Price of Unity
Chris Buckler hears from people in the Republic about a potential Border Poll.
11:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Sunday with Anna Curran—02/08/2026
Big interviews, lifestyle and entertainment, and an essential guide to the Sunday papers.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
13:05
Your Farm and Mine—Series 2, Farm Diversification, Mental Health & Wellbeing, and George's Eggs
Shannon Porter joins Eve Blair in the studio to discuss all things farming.
13:30
Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 5
5/8As the search for the damaged cable continues, Conway receives news of another break.
13:45
Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 6
6/8Just as the crew complete their first cable repair, a tragedy occurs back on land.
14:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Stevie Nicks - Bella Donna
Stevie goes solo, and her debut album eclipses the success of Fleetwood Mac.
15:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
15:03
Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—30/07/2026
Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
16:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
16:03
Gardeners' Corner—01/08/2026
The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice.
17:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
17:03
Sounds Sacred—02/08/2026
Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
18:03
Kintra—02/08/2026
Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
18:30
Here Comes the Fleadh—Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann with Anne-Marie Wallace & Caoimhe Ceol
A brief introduction to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann with Anne-Marie Wallace & Caoimhe Ceol.
19:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
19:03
Classical Connections with John Toal—02/08/2026
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
21:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
21:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—02/08/2026
Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
22:00
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
The latest national and international news.
22:03
Sunday Club—02/08/2026
Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
23:55
BBC News NI update—02/08/2026
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.
