BBC Radio Foyle Schedule Thursday 18 December 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
  
  Good Morning Ulster—18/12/2025
  
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 08:00
  
  North West Today—Coroner calls for Foyle Bridge barriers to be raised in height
  
  A Coroner has called for the barriers on the Foyle Bridge to be raised in height.
3. 09:00
  
  The Nolan Show—18/12/2025
  
  Sinn Féin 'blocking' efforts to tackle benefit fraudsters - DUP's Gordon Lyons.
4. 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
  
  Radio Foyle News—18/12/2025
  
  The latest local and national news updates.
2. 12:03
  
  The Mark Patterson Show—The Mark Patterson Show Christmas Quiz
  
  Mark's Festive shows kick off with the Christmas quiz.
3. 13:00
  
  North West at One—18/12/2025
  
  The latest local, national and international news, sport and weather.
4. 13:10
  
  20 Minutes with Mark Patterson—Mollie's what to watch this weekend.
  
  Mollie has the latest in cinema, streaming and terrestrial TV.
5. 13:30
  
  Hugo Duncan—18/12/2025
  
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
6. 15:00
  
  Radio Foyle News—18/12/2025
  
  The latest local and national news updates.
7. 15:04
  
  Sean Coyle—'That’s a good answer! Pity it’s wrong.'
  
  Answers flood in for Barney's quiz question.
8. 16:00
  
  Connor Phillips—The Stig and Easy Watched!
  
  Perry McCarthy aka the original 'Stig' from Top Gear joins Connor on the show!
9. 17:00
  
  Evening Extra—18/12/2025
  
  All the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
10. 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.