Schedule
Early
00:00
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Van Morrison - Avalon Sunset
Steven Rainey delves into Van Morrison's most enigmatic records.
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—12/04/2026
Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
08:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
08:03
Sunday Sequence—A Tale of Three Benedictines
A tale of three Benedictines.
09:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
09:03
Morning Service—12/04/2026
For the Sunday after Easter. Led by Canon Simon Doogan.
09:45
Thought for the Week—12/04/2026
Presenter Audrey Carville with a selection of Radio Ulster's Thoughts for the Day
10:00
The State of Us—12/04/2026
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
11:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
11:03
Sunday with Anna Curran—Belfast Actress Jessica Reynolds
Actress Jessica Reynolds on how she nearly didn't audition for A Woman of Substance.
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Afternoon
13:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
13:05
Assume Nothing—The Radiation Holiday, 3. Fall Out
A Soviet cover-up leaves experts in the dark.
13:17
Assume Nothing—The Radiation Holiday, 4. The Others
Connection triumphs over tyranny.
13:30
Oliver Callan Bins the Border—Series 1, Part 1: Dublin
Comedians imagine what a united Ireland would look like if it ever happened.
14:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
14:03
Long Player with Steven Rainey—Björk - Debut
Björk delves into the world of dance and electronica for her debut solo album.
15:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
15:03
The Siobhan Brown Soul Show—09/04/2026
Siobhan Brown celebrates soul music in all its many forms.
16:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
16:03
Gardeners' Corner—11/04/2026
The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice.
17:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
17:03
Sounds Sacred—12/04/2026
Eugene O'Hagan introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
18:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
18:03
Kintra—12/04/2026
Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
18:30
BBC Sing!—2026, The BBC Sing! Community Choir in Ballymena celebrates the 1990s
The BBC Sing! Community Choir in Ballymena sing the 1990s, conducted by Anne McCambridge.
19:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
19:03
Classical Connections with John Toal—12/04/2026
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
21:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
21:03
Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—12/04/2026
Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
22:00
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
The latest national and international news.
22:03
Sunday Club—12/04/2026
Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
23:55
BBC News NI update—12/04/2026
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.



















