BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Sunday 31 August 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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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
  Kerry McLean—Ease into the day with Kerry and music from Van Morrison, Vonda Shepard, Simon & Garfunkel, Roberta Flack & lots more
  Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:05
  Sunday Sequence—Bishop Budde on the Sermon that Shook Trump
  Why did the episcopal bishop call on the newly inaugurated president to show mercy?
4. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  Morning Service—31/08/2025
  Choral Eucharist from the Charles Wood Festival at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh.
6. 09:45
  Thought for the Week—Enough is Enough
  Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day .
7. 10:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
8. 10:03
  The Noah Donohoe Inquest - The State of Us—31/08/2025
  Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on news stories in a BBC NI podcast.
9. 10:30
  Red Lines—The Lord Alderdice Interview
  Former Alliance leader Lord Alderdice speaks to Mark Carruthers.
10. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
11. 11:03
  Sunday with Anna Curran—Comedian Jason Byrne & actress Caroline Curran
  Anna is joined by comedian Jason Byrne and actress Caroline Curran.
12. 11:45
  Sportsound—Women’s Rugby World Cup: Ireland v Spain
  Live commentary of Ireland v Spain in the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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Afternoon
1. 14:30
  Irish Football Icons—Series 1, Neil Lennon
  From Lurgan Celtic to beating Barcelona and dominating the Scottish game.
2. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
3. 15:03
  Vanatics
  Ralph McLean meets devoted Van Morrison fans from around the world.
4. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
5. 16:03
  Van Morrison Live on Cyprus Avenue
  Highlights of Van Morrison’s unique live performance on Cyprus Avenue in 2015.(R)
6. 17:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
7. 17:03
  Sounds Sacred—31/08/2025
  Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:03
  Kintra—Joe Mahon and Lisa Flavelle - Broadcaster’s Established and New!
  Joe Mahon and Lisa Flavelle - Broadcaster’s Established and New!
3. 18:30
  Ulster-Scots Rhythms—Series 1, Music in the Midst of Conflict
  Music's role in uniting Ulster-Scots communities during wartime.
4. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
5. 19:03
  Classical Connections with John Toal—NI Opera and St Agnes' Choral Society
  John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:03
  Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—31/08/2025
  Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:03
  Sunday Club—31/08/2025
  Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—31/08/2025
  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.

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