Schedule
Early
00:00
Precious Metal—Series 1, Queens of the Stoneage and Van Halen
Amps up to 11 with tracks from the masters of metal, including Black Sabbath and AC/DC.
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
06:30
Kerry McLean—Ease into the weekend with lots of sunshine filled songs and a nod to Eurovision with music from ABBA, Celine Dion, Dido & more
Kerry presents a special mix of great music, chat and requests to start your Saturday.
08:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
08:05
Your Place and Mine—The Balmoral Show, 200 Years of News Reporting in Enniskillen, and Gathering Stitches at Castle Espie
Eve visits the biggest farming event of the summer, the Balmoral Show.
09:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Gardeners' Corner—Gardeners’ Corner special: William Robinson’s wild gardening
David Maxwell explores the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest gardeners, William Robinson
10:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
10:03
Consumer Fight Back—Holly-day Essentials: Everything You Need To Know For Your Summer Getaway
Holly-day essentials: everything you need to know for your summer getaway.
11:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Saturday with John Toal—Balmoral, Well Being and The Reillys
John Toal with tales of family and community life, plus great recipes, craic and music.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
13:05
The Mystery Of...—The Mystery of Zebras, Bears and Barrels of Whiskey, Episode 1 - Tunnels
1/4Jordan Dunbar investigates the myth of whiskey hidden in tunnels under his hometown.
13:30
A Perforated Ulster—Series 16, Episode 3
3/7Da and Uncle Andy dissect the week’s news with sketches, jokes and the occasional song.
14:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Sportsound—Summer Sportsound
Orla Bannon presents coverage of the Irish Premiership with live commentary and reports.
16:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
16:03
Peter Cinnamond—Ready, Set… Eurovision!
Peter Cinnamond gets you in the party mood ahead of the Eurovision grand final in Basel.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
18:05
Taylor Johnson—Incredible Tunes For FA Cup Final & Eurovision Day!
The best bangers from Britpop to Big Beat and forgotten classics.
19:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
19:03
BBC Introducing in Northern Ireland with Taylor Johnson—The Best In New Music: Fontaines D.C, Chalk, Vera and more...
Discover your next favourite artist.
20:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
20:03
Folk Club—In conversation with Ryan Molly & Fergal Scahill
Folk and traditional music from Ireland and beyond. Presented by Neil Martin.
22:00
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
The latest national and international news.
22:03
The Late Show with Mike Edgar—17/05/2025
A hand-picked mix of uplifting and mellow sounds for Saturday night.
23:55
BBC News NI update—17/05/2025
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.
