BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Thursday 1 January 2026

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Evening
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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. 07:00
  Geoff Maskell—New Year's Day
  Geoff Maskell eases into 2026 with an uplifting soundtrack to New Year’s Day.
2. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 09:03
  Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—The Life of Brian D’Arcy
  Kerry McLean chats with Father Brian D’Arcy about his life and love of music.
4. 10:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 10:03
  Irish Music Icons—Series 1, Philomena Begley
  Philomena Begley joins Brian D'Arcy to reflect on her life, influence and legacy.
6. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 11:03
  Anne-Marie Wallace—The morning after mix and getting your hands dirty in 2026
  David Maxwell joins AM to offer gardening tips to get prepped for the year ahead.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 13:03
  Hugo Duncan—01/01/2026
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
3. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 15:03
  Peter Cinnamond—New Year Energy
  Peter Cinnamond’s got the tunes to keep your New Year celebrations alive!
5. 17:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 17:03
  Irish Music Icons—Series 1, Cara Dillon
  Cara Dillon in conversation with Eve Blair at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:03
  Picture This Live at the Millennium Forum
  Connor Phillips presents coverage of Picture This live in concert at the Millennium Forum.
3. 20:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 20:03
  Folk Club—Altan Live in Concert
  Join Altan and friends for their very special 40th anniversary concert.
5. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 22:03
  The Late Show with John Kerr—01/01/2026
  Late-night music to comfort, connect and distract from the everyday challenges of life.
7. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—01/01/2026
  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.