Schedule
Early
00:00
Brian D’Arcy: Be My Guest—Brendan Bowyer
Another chance to hear Fr Brian D’Arcy in conversation.
00:30
Brian D’Arcy: Be My Guest—Bridie Gallagher
Another chance to hear Fr Brian D’Arcy in conversation.
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 soothing mix of songs from Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, Imelda May, Elton John, Colin Macleod & more
Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
08:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
08:03
Sunday Sequence—Brian D’Arcy at 80
A special episode talking to Ireland's best-known priest about a life well lived.
09:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
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—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
10:03
The Noah Donohoe Inquest - The State of Us—28/12/2025
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react to and reflect on news stories in a BBC NI podcast.
10:30
Red Lines—Red Lines
BBC NI’s politics podcast on Radio Ulster, going behind the front line of politics.
11:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Sunday with Anna Curran—Twixmas Joy with Anna!
Conversation and music for "Twixmas", those in between days of Christmas and the New Year.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
13:05
The Mystery Of...—The Nazis on the Lough, Episode 2 - The Road to War
Friend of Nazi leaders or trying to avert world war? Untangling Charles, Lord Londonderry.
13:30
Sound Mate—Series 1, 1. Christmas Special
Aaron Butler hosts the comedy panel show based on sound effects and archive audio.
14:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Van Morrison - Avalon Sunset
Steven Rainey delves into Van Morrison's most enigmatic records.
15:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
15:03
Precious Metal—Series 2, AC/DC, Fall Out Boy, The Pretty Reckless, and more
Get ready for the New Year with some classic rock and metal to see out 2025!
16:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
16:03
Gardeners' Corner—Jane Austen’s gardens: A Gardeners' Corner special
A Gardeners’ Corner special exploring gardens connected to author Jane Austen.
17:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
17:03
Sounds Sacred—28/12/2025
Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular, sacred music.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
18:03
The Mystery Of...—Murder She Wrote, Angela Brigid Lansbury
1/2Idol, Inferno and Ireland.
19:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
19:03
Classical Connections with John Toal—Classical Connections 2025 Finale
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
21:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
21:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—The Life of Brian D’Arcy
Kerry McLean chats with Father Brian D’Arcy about his life and love of music.
22:00
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
The latest national and international news.
22:03
Sunday Club—28/12/2025
Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
23:55
BBC News NI update—28/12/2025
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.
