BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Wednesday 19 August 2026

Schedule

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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—19/08/2026
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 09:00
  The Nolan Show—19/08/2026
  Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resigns after row with UUP leader over Causeway Hospital.
3. 10:30
  Vinny & Cate—Motsi Mabuse
  A perfect 10 for today's guest: Motsi Mabuse!
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News NI update—19/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 12:03
  Talkback—19/08/2026
  William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
3. 13:30
  Hugo Duncan—Homegrown Wednesday
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
4. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—19/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 15:04
  Connor Phillips—Does praising children cause anxiety? Is it still summer?
  Is praising children's success good or bad? Should we ban phones on loud speaker?
6. 17:00
  Evening Extra—19/08/2026
  All the day's news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—19/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  Anne-Marie Wallace—Stephen McCauley sits in for Anne-Marie
  Stephen McCauley brings you some excellent musical choices.
3. 19:30
  Blas—Máire Bhreathnach
  Caint agus comhrá faoi imeachtaí an tsaoil mhóir agus shaol an ghnáthlae.
4. 20:00
  BBC News NI update—19/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 20:04
  Ralph McLean - Country—Before the Goldrush - The Roots of American Country Rock
  Ralph traces the roots of American Country Rock.
6. 21:55
  Wah Yan Jee Sing—19/08/2026
  Local information on health and social issues in Cantonese.
7. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—19/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 22:04
  The Late Show with John Kerr—Musicians Who Married!
  Music from Kristofferson & Coolidge, Johnny & June, Captain & Tennille, and Sonny & Cher.
9. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—19/08/2026
  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.