Schedule
Early
00:05
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—25/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
07:03
Anne-Marie Wallace—Christmas day crackers
Hear all your favourite festive tracks as you get that turkey cooked to perfection.
09:00
BBC News NI update—25/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Morning Service—A Christmas Morning Service
A Christmas Morning Service and nativity play from Knockbreda Parish Church, Belfast.
10:00
BBC News NI update—25/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
10:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—Christmas Day with Brian D’Arcy
Festive music and reflections for Christmas morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
BBC News NI update—25/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
12:03
Christmas at the Cathedral
Join Malachi Cush and friends at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.
13:00
BBC News NI update—25/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
13:03
Hugo Duncan—25/12/2025
Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
15:00
Vinny & Cate—Christmas Playlists
A festive feast to soothe your ears.
17:00
Keith and Kristen Getty: Home for Christmas
Keith and Kristyn Getty return to the SSE Arena for a festive Christmas concert.
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Evening
19:00
Bandstand—Series 7, Christmas Special
A festive Bandstand with Ruth Jennings and Ulster’s finest brass and flute bands.
20:00
The Siobhan Brown Soul Show—Christmas Special
NI Soul Queen Siobhan Brown brings the funk to the festive season.
22:00
The Late Show with John Kerr—25/12/2025
Join John and Daddy Kerr for the perfect soundtrack to your Christmas night.
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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.
