BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Thursday 21 May 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—21/05/2026
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 09:00
  The Nolan Show—21/05/2026
  Are we facing job losses, fewer buses and worse public services over Stormont stalemate?
3. 10:30
  Vinny & Cate—Julian’s Can’t-Miss Calendar
  Julian Simmons rounds up NI events this weekend as Vinny dyes beard live on air!
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News NI update—21/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 12:03
  Talkback—21/05/2026
  William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
3. 13:30
  Hugo Duncan—21/05/2026
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
4. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—21/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 15:04
  Connor Phillips—Traitors star Dr Ellie Buckley and Easy Watched
  Traitors star Dr Ellie Buckley and film director Alicia McDonald on new film Finding Emily
6. 17:00
  Evening Extra—21/05/2026
  All the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—21/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  Anne-Marie Wallace—Roam if you want to!
  Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury chats to AM about travel and the beauty of home.
3. 19:30
  Blas—Caoimhe Ní Chathail
  Fócas ar Inrochtaineacht Dhigiteach, Singil Úrnua Éanna Uí Chasaide.
4. 20:00
  BBC News NI update—21/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 20:04
  Blas Ceoil—Caoimhe Ceol Ní Chathail
  Conor Mallon ar an fhéile úr cheoil, The Lir Sessions.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—21/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:04
  The Shuffle—Series 1, Episode 6 – from Mary Black to Thin Lizzy
  Mike Edgar and Donna Legge relive incredible live music moments.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—21/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:04
  The Late Show with John Kerr—21/05/2026
  Sounds of the 70s and going to the theatre, reliving some of Sondheim’s finest work.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—21/05/2026
  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.