BBC Radio Ulster

Best of Nolan
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster

Thought for the Day from Radio Ulster
Thoughts that provoke, stimulate and inspire.

The GAA Social
The GAA Social brings to life stories from Gaelic Games. It features pundit discussions and wide-ranging interviews with the sport’s players, managers and officials.

Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate
Your sleep and dreams explored. Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway talk about all things slumber with the help of guests including sleep specialists and dream psychologists. We delve into insomnia, broken sleep, nightmares and so much more. Find out why we dream and what your dreams might actually mean. Have a dream or night-time problem you’d like to share? Email MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway
Three times a month, Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway delve into different areas of wellness, finding ways to make your life a little easier. With guest interviews and practical demonstrations, we cover topics such as dealing with anxiety, how to get a better night’s sleep and staying calm in difficult moments. Along the way, we’ll try cold-water immersion, yoga, sound healing and more Contact the team via email to MeTime@bbc.co.uk. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Talkback
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster

Everyday Ethics
Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues. From BBC Radio Ulster

Cooking with Paula McIntyre
Resident chef Paula McIntyre brings you a weekly recipe in a handy digestible ten minute download. From BBC Radio Ulster.

Assume Nothing
The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.

Consumer Fight Back with Holly Hamilton
Holly Hamilton leads the consumer fightback - getting answers, righting wrongs and making things better for consumers everywhere. If you have a story or experience you want to share with Consumer Fight Back, email cfb@bbc.co.uk

Gardeners' Corner
The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by David Maxwell.

Blas Pod
Podchraoladh: Inneachar tráthúil fuaime ó fhoireann BBC Blas.

Red Lines
The back-stop’s here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI’s politics team.

The Girl with the Dead Long Legs
In this film noir parody, Private Detective Howard Dick is called to Belfast to crack a case for his old flame.

A Short History of Ireland
Ireland’s rich and turbulent history is explored in a series written by the late Dr Jonathan Bardon.

The Fringe Comedy Showcase
Stand-up comedy from some of the best comedians at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe including Mark Simmons, Amy Gledhill, Vittorio Angelone, Harriet Dyer, Joshua Bethania, Martin Angolo, John Meagher, Michelle Shaughnessy. Hosted by Alison Spittle.

Alright, Pet?
Celebrity guests chat to specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace about the animals they share their lives with, and why their pets are so important to them. Rob offers veterinary advice to guests and listeners and talks through some of the more unusual surgeries he's carried out over the years in his role as a specialist surgeon. Whether your animal is a dog, cat, rabbit, hamster or snake, they are all welcome on Alright, pet? Our pets are our lifelines, our best friends, our constant companions – Alright, pet? is a lively celebration of our favourite animals and a source of advice and reassurance to pet owners. Anne-Marie Wallace and vet Rob Adams will bring a combination of fun stories about the quirky little things animals do to make us smile every day as well as be the podcast that people turn to when they need information and reliable advice about their pets. To contact the team simply email alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Lunchtime with Michael Fry
Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella. It’s performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell. Producer: Marc McElroy Executive Editor: Andy Martin

A Perforated Ulster
The Hole in the Wall Gang are on air with a brand new sketch show, delivering their hilarious verdict on the politicians and current events in Northern Ireland.

The Blame Game
Comedy news quiz

Micky Bartlett’s Comedy Club
Join Micky Bartlett as he rounds up some of the best stand-ups in Northern Ireland for a series of gigs in the Accidental Theatre, Belfast.

Big Comic Energy
Award-winning Irish comedian Catherine Bohart hosts as social media stars try stand-up comedy for the first time.

Cheat Code: The Gaming and Tech Podcast
Award-winning composer Chipzel unlocks the past, present and future of UK gaming and technology.

On Your Behalf
Anna Curran champions the cause of consumers in Northern Ireland, helping them to solve their problems, make the right choices and avoid the pitfalls - contact the show with your consumer and benefits queries: Write to: OYB BBC Ormeau Avenue BELFAST BT2 8HQ

Year ’98: The Making of the Good Friday Agreement
25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement brought peace to Northern Ireland, we examine what's inside one of the most significant peace accords in modern history.

Jimeoin Meets
Jimeoin gets fellow comedians to share funny and embarrassing life stories. Each episode features two stories, music and a lot of laughs.

Killing Leprechauns
Irish comedian Oliver Callan is here to battle stereotypes, misconceptions and potentially ignorant views about the Irish in Britain with the help of two British comedians.

The Michael Fry Show
Welcome to the surreal world of parody radio with a twisted take by comedian Michael Fry.

Your Place And Mine Podcast
A podcast celebrating the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique, presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Sportsound Meets
What inspires our sporting heroes? Each week they take us back to the moment they were first hooked, and on through the successes and heartbreaks of their lives and careers.

When I Was 25
Vinny Hurrell takes his guests back to their mid-twenties. Given the passage of time – what would they do differently now? What advice would they give their younger selves?

Nolan Investigates
The Nolan team based in Belfast are a group of journalists well used to asking awkward questions. This investigative podcast questions the BBC over its close relationship with the political lobby group Stonewall. We talk to a range of voices with a view on sex, gender and identity. This 18 month investigation has already had significant impact behind the scenes in major public institutions. The podcast is the story of how it all unfolded.

QUB Talks 100 – The Partition of Ireland: Causes and Consequences
Leading academics explore the causes and consequences of the Partition of Ireland in a series of authored talks, developed by Queen’s University Belfast with support from the BBC.

Real Talk
Real Talk is a podcast for women, by women and non-binary people. We’re constantly being told how to be, look and think, and it all can all get overwhelming. We have taken six key issues; racism, body image, sustainable fashion, mental health, relationships, and consent; that keep popping up on our news feeds every day. Along with a panel of journalists, influencers and policy changers, we’re going to try and break those down together. Presented by Gemma Bradley.

Dad Boys with Dave Elliott and Shane Todd
Join comedians and fathers Dave Elliott and Shane Todd as they explore the world of parenting through a pandemic with the help of guests and parenting expert Alex Kremer.

This One Time on the Border
Comedy anthology series unreliably recounting stories and myths about the border.

What Happens in Ulster
True crime parody. Comedian Diona Doherty plays Georgina, an ambitious young reporter trying to jump on the true crime bandwagon with a hit podcast.

ATL Introducing: In Session
Gemma Bradley talks a new guest on their career so far, inspirations, backstage stories, and they perform in session.

Book Week NI
Poetry, prose, fiction and non-fiction –the joy of reading is brought to life through informed discussion and debate from BBC NI.

Stories in Sound
Radio Ulster brings together some of the best radio documentaries from UK and Irish broadcasters.

Irish League Behaviour
Joel Taggart and guests discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League as well as showcasing the people and personalities behind the game.

The Gerry Anderson Show
Dive into an alternative world of humour and wonderment. This is a permanent archive featuring some of Gerry’s best shows from 1984 onwards, 2 episodes added each week. Part of BBC Radio Foyle’s 40th birthday celebrations

Nolan True Crime
The Nolan Show investigates true crime from Northern Ireland and further afield. We speak with those involved including families and friends of victims, retracing final steps and shedding new light on unexplained cases. Stephen Nolan and Vinny Hurrell present. The series is produced by Vinny Hurrell.

Best of Vinny Hurrell
Highlights from Vinny's late-night magazine show on BBC Radio Ulster.

World War One at Home
Marking the centenary of the war through stories and events linked to places across Ireland. Introduced by Helen Mark.

Love Letters from the Front
Drama series exploring World War I and the tragedies of war through the love letters of two young lovers

Remembering Gerry
Downloads of Anderson Extra plus some of Gerry Anderson's classic podcasts. From BBC Radio Ulster's Remembering Gerry week

Remembering Seamus Heaney

Titanic Letters
To commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Ciaran Hinds introduces a series of letters written 100 years ago to the day by people on-board, each read by a different famous person