BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Thursday 18 December 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

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
  Good Morning Ulster—18/12/2025
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 09:00
  The Nolan Show—18/12/2025
  Sinn Féin 'blocking' efforts to tackle benefit fraudsters - DUP's Gordon Lyons.
3. 10:30
  Vinny & Cate—Julian’s Festive NI Guide
  A Very Simmons Christmas: What’s Happening Across Northern Ireland.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News NI update—18/12/2025
  The latest national and international news.
2. 12:03
  Talkback—18/12/2025
  William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
3. 13:28
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 13:30
4. 13:30
  Hugo Duncan—18/12/2025
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
5. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—18/12/2025
  The latest national and international news.
6. 15:04
  Connor Phillips—The Stig and Easy Watched!
  Perry McCarthy aka the original 'Stig' from Top Gear joins Connor on the show!
7. 17:00
  Evening Extra—18/12/2025
  All the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
8. 17:55
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 18:00
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—18/12/2025
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  Peter Cinnamond—Festive One Hit Wonders
  Peter Cinnamond showcases festive One Hit Wonders alongside classic favourites.
3. 19:30
  Blas—Caoimhe Ní Chathail
  Súil Siar ar Cheol na Bliana 2025.
4. 20:00
  BBC News NI update—18/12/2025
  The latest national and international news.
5. 20:04
  Blas Ceoil—Caoimhe Ceol Ní Chathail
  Jack Houston i mbun comhrá.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—18/12/2025
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:04
  Precious Metal—Series 1, Precious Tinsel
  It's a heavy metal sleigh-ride, as Anne Marie and Steven get out the festive bangers.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—18/12/2025
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:04
  The Late Show with John Kerr—18/12/2025
  Late-night music to comfort, connect and distract from the everyday challenges of life.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—18/12/2025
  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.