BBC Radio Foyle Schedule Friday 17 April 2026

Schedule

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On air
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—17/04/2026
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 08:00
  North West Today—Magee taskforce say expansion plans not in jeopardy
  Magee taskforce say expansion plans not in jeopardy, despite job cuts announcement.
3. 09:00
  The Nolan Show—17/04/2026
  Breaking news and hard-hitting talk about the big stories of the day.
4. 10:30
  Vinny & Cate—Happy Friday!!!
  Vinny and Cate bring you Friday fun and tunes
5. 11:30
  Vinny & Cate—The Mystery Mix Tape with Vinny & Cate, From Madonna to Sister Sledge
  Can you identify the year?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Radio Foyle News—17/04/2026
  The latest local and national news updates.
2. 12:03
  The Mark Patterson Show—Inishowen Celebrates Legacy of Local Musician Dinny McLaughlin
  Live music in studio as Inishowen celebrates legacy of Dinny McLaughlin.
3. 13:00
  North West at One—17/04/2026
  The latest local, national and international news, sport and weather.
4. 13:10
  20 Minutes with Mark Patterson—What’s On & Gareth’s Gardening Tips
  Upcoming cultural events in the north west plus Gareth’s gardening tips.
5. 13:30
  Hugo Duncan—17/04/2026
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
6. 15:00
  Radio Foyle News—17/04/2026
  The latest local and national news updates.
7. 15:04
  Sean Coyle—“Mary’s not happy. Oh well.”
  A complaint floods in from Mary about the music.
8. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—17/04/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 16:04
  Mobile Disco with Connor Phillips—17/04/2026
  The biggest anthems to get you moving!
10. 17:00
  Evening Extra—17/04/2026
  All the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—17/04/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  The Ticket—Lucy Caldwell, Rory Nellis, Katie Breen, Rebecca Brownlie and Ten Minute Dramas
  From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston has just the ticket.
3. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—17/04/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 19:04
  Stephen McCauley—Moya Brennan
  Moya Brennan in conversation.
5. 19:30
  Foyle Sportsound—Shelbourne v Derry City
  Tolka Park in north Dublin is the venue for Shelbourne against Derry City.
6. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—17/04/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 22:04
  On air
  Listen live
  The Late Show with Mickey Bradley—Hyperspace Flight Leave. Gasoline Ghosts Grip
  Records by Honey I'm Home, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Buck Meek, Rich Kids and more.
  Listen live
8. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—17/04/2026
  The latest national and international news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Inna Rhythm with Kwame Daniels—Series 3, Marvin Gaye, Depeche Mode and Janet Jackson
  Kwame Daniels with a selection spanning boogie and electronica to Afrobeat and jazz.
2. 01:00
  As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
  BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.