BBC Radio Foyle Schedule Friday 16 October 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  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
  Good Morning Ulster—16/10/2026
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 08:00
  North West Today—Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sex offences
  Disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sex offences.
3. 09:00
  The Nolan Show—16/10/2026
  Breaking news and hard-hitting talk about the big stories of the day.
4. 10:30
  Vinny & Cate—Weekend Pending!
  Music from Kylie Minogue, Blur, David Bowie and more to kick start your weekend!
5. 11:30
  Vinny & Cate—The Mystery Mix Tape with Vinny & Cate, From Westlife to The Killers
  Can you guess the mix tape year?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Radio Foyle News—16/10/2026
  The latest local and national news updates.
2. 12:03
  The Mark Patterson Show—Scottish folk singer Kris Drever live in studio ahead of Derry gig
  Scottish folk singer Kris Drever live in studio ahead of Derry gig.
3. 13:00
  North West at One—16/10/2026
  The latest local, national and international news, sport and weather.
4. 13:10
  20 Minutes with Mark Patterson—Gardener Gareth Austin - time to prune those tomatoes!
  Gardener Gareth Austin - time to prune those tomatoes!
5. 13:30
  Hugo Duncan—16/10/2026
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
6. 15:00
  Radio Foyle News—16/10/2026
  The latest local and national news updates.
7. 15:04
  Sean Coyle—“I’m driving a tractor!”
  Sean’s been driving a tractor. He really likes it.
8. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—16/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 16:04
  Mobile Disco with Connor Phillips—Mobile Disco with Connor Phillips
  The biggest anthems to get you moving!
10. 17:00
  Evening Extra—16/10/2026
  All the day's news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—16/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  The Ticket—Anthony Toner, Arborist, Mark Thomas, Darren Jackson's Wedding & Book Week
  From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston presents the guide to going out.
3. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—16/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 19:04
  Stephen McCauley—Fontaines D.C., Radie Peat and Spiritualized
  Alternative music featuring Fontaines D.C., Radie Peat and Spiritualized.
5. 19:30
  Foyle Sportsound—Drogheda United v Derry City
  Derry City travel to Sullivan & Lambe Park to take on Drogheda United.
6. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—16/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 22:04
  The Late Show with Mickey Bradley—Too Much Boredom Makes Books Bounce
  Records from Samurai Seven, Sunday Mourners, Hüsker Dü , Echo & The Bunnymen and more.
8. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—16/10/2026
  The latest national and international news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway—Series 3, Our HAPPY GUT, HAPPY HEAD episode. Improve your mood through food
  The Gut Health Doctor - Megan Rossi, explains the gut–brain connection.
2. 00:30
  The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway—Series 3, Our 'ADDICTION' episode. Help and guidance on how to address addiction behaviours
  Dr Sharon Cox, from Behavioural Research UK explores how addiction impacts our wellness.
3. 01:00
  As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
  BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.

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