Schedule
Early
00:00
Precious Metal—Series 1, Jimmy eat world, Deep Purple and The Wood Burning Savages
Another chance to catch-up on some classic local, national, and international rock talent.
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.
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Morning
07:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
07:03
Kerry McLean—Ease into the day with Kerry and music from Jackie Wilson, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, The Beach Boys, Travis & more
Kerry presents a special mix of great music, chat and requests to start your Saturday.
08:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
08:05
Your Place and Mine—Rathlin Island, Silent Valley, and Geordie Barnett's Stone Circles
The return of puffins to Rathlin Island and the Silent Valley reopens after wildfires.
09:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Gardeners' Corner—The surprising secret to naturalistic planting…get the kids to do it and building community with big containers
Gardening inspiration for spring with David Maxwell and guests.
10:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
10:03
Consumer Fight Back—Trump’s Tariffs, Gig Refunds and Easter Childcare
Trump’s tariffs, gig refunds and Easter childcare.
11:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Saturday with John Toal—Puppets, Worms and Sci-fi
John Toal has everything from puppets to ‘she’ shanties and worm experts.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
13:05
Assume Nothing—Killer Dust, 5. Back to Ballyclare
Into the present - and a return to that small town story where it all began.
13:30
Storytellers—Prophet Song, Episode 2
A letter for her eldest son brings a new threat to Eilish’s family. By Paul Lynch.
14:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Sportsound—12/04/2025
Orla Bannon presents coverage of the Irish Premiership with live commentary and reports.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
18:05
The House Party with Phil Taggart—Celtronic Symphony
The Ulster Orchestra perform tracks from Celtronic Festival’s 25 years.
20:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
20:03
Folk Club—12/04/2025
Folk and traditional music from Ireland and beyond. Presented by Neil Martin.
22:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
22:03
The Late Show with Mike Edgar—12/04/2025
A hand-picked mix of uplifting and mellow sounds for Saturday night.
23:55
BBC News NI update—12/04/2025
The latest national and international news.
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Late
00:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.
