Schedule
Early
00:00
Long Player with Steven Rainey—PJ Harvey - Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea
PJ Harvey embraces the light on Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea.
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—Join Kerry for a gentle mix of music from Bobbie Gentry, Bee Gees, Michael McDonald, Diana Ross, Alison Moyet & more
Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
08:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
08:03
Sunday Sequence—A Different Drumcree, Gandhi’s Legacy, Pádraig Ó Tuama
A Different Drumcree, Gandhi’s Legacy, Pádraig Ó Tuama.
09:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Morning Service—04/10/2026
From Fitzroy Presbyterian Church in Belfast. Led by Rev Steve Stockman.
09:45
Thought for the Week—Genes, Accuracy and Conflict Avoidance
Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day.
10:00
Sunday Politics—Drumcree: One week on
Mark Carruthers speaks to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald.
10:30
The State of Us—04/10/2026
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
11:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Sunday with Anna Curran—'Blue Lights' Stars Nathan Braniff and Richard Dormer, Actor and Comedian Paddy Rafferty and TV Critic Scott Bryan
Actors Nathan Braniff and Richard Dormer, Comedian Paddy Rafferty and Critic Scott Bryan.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
13:05
Assume Nothing—The Regression to Bridie Murphy, 4. Blasted from Both Sides
Virginia says she’s honest. Morey says ‘Bridie’ is real. So what was ‘Bridie Murphy’?
13:30
Lunchtime with Michael Fry—Series 3, Episode 5. Rebecca takes over while Michael struggles to move on
5/6Michael struggles to move on after losing both his show and his place in the world.
14:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Sade - Diamond Life
With 1984's Diamond Life, Sade creates a sophisti-pop classic.
15:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
15:03
Healing Sounds with Malachi Cush—Series 2, 3. Nick Griggs
Nick Griggs tells Malachi Cush how grief, family and running have shaped his journey.
16:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
16:03
Gardeners' Corner—Autumn inspiration from the Gardeners’ Corner archive
Gardening inspiration with Helen Mark and expert guests.
17:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
17:03
Sounds Sacred—04/10/2026
Richard Yarr introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
18:03
Kintra—Sam Henry, Skerryvore and an adventure in Ballynure
Sam Henry, Skerryvore and an adventure in Ballynure.
18:30
The Music Is Black: Roots & Rhythms in NI—1. Origins
1/4How black music arrived, took root and found community in Northern Ireland.
19:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
19:03
Classical Connections with John Toal—Emma Morwood
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
21:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
21:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—04/10/2026
Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
22:00
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
The latest national and international news.
22:03
Sunday Club—04/10/2026
Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
23:55
BBC News NI update—04/10/2026
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.
