BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Thursday 20 August 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—20/08/2026
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 09:00
  The Nolan Show—20/08/2026
  Two dogs suffer excruciating death despite residents calling on authorities to intervene.
3. 10:30
  Vinny & Cate—Nai on the BBC
  Cate Conway's stunt double, Julian Simmons, sits in.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 12:03
  Talkback—20/08/2026
  William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
3. 13:30
  Hugo Duncan—Eddie Cochran, Curtis Magee and Kathy Durkin
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
4. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 15:04
  Connor Phillips—Niamh Noade Live and Easy Watched!
  BGT Semi Finalist Niamh Noade performs live on the Connor Phillips show!
6. 17:00
  Evening Extra—20/08/2026
  All the day's news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  Anne-Marie Wallace—Stephen McCauley sits in for Anne-Marie
  Stephen McCauley has some amazing music in store.
3. 19:30
  Blas—Ceol sa Chroí: Emer O’Flaherty
  Amhránaí, ceoltóir agus cumadóir as Inis, Contae an Chláir.
4. 20:00
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 20:04
  Blas Ceoil—Caoimhe ‘Ceol’ Ní Chathail
  Scoth an cheoil le Caoimhe ‘Ceol’ Ní Chathail.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:04
  Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—20/08/2026
  Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:04
  The Late Show with John Kerr—Down the Decades!
  A journey back in time, by the song - music from Noah Kahan, Amy Winehouse and Sam Cooke.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  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.