BBC Radio Foyle Schedule Thursday 16 April 2026

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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—16/04/2026
  
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 08:00
  
  North West Today—Ulster University to cut up to 450 jobs
  
  Concerns about expansion of Ulster University's Derry campus as job cuts announced.
3. 09:00
  
  The Nolan Show—16/04/2026
  
  Communities Minister Gordon Lyons sets out £100 heating oil support for households.
4. 10:30
  
  Vinny & Cate—Here’s What’s On, with Julian Simmons
  
  Julian Simmons brings you the local lowdown on events this weekend ahead.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Radio Foyle News—16/04/2026
  
  The latest local and national news updates.
2. 12:03
  
  The Mark Patterson Show—Archaeological dig at Elagh Castle seeks answers to ancient mystery
  
  The Friends of The Derry Walls to host talk on Elagh Castle Archaeological Dig.
3. 13:00
  
  North West at One—16/04/2026
  
  The latest local, national and international news, sport and weather.
4. 13:10
  
  20 Minutes with Mark Patterson—Fort Dunree set for 'transformational' €22 million development
  
  Fort Dunree set for 'transformational' development after Fáilte Ireland agree funding.
5. 13:30
  
  Hugo Duncan—16/04/2026
  
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
6. 15:00
  
  Radio Foyle News—16/04/2026
  
  The latest local and national news updates.
7. 15:04
  
  Sean Coyle—“To Finaghy and beyond!”
  
  Eddie and Patricia recall a few unusual van signs.
8. 16:00
  
  Connor Phillips—Brian Cox and Dr Elizabeth Kilbey
  
  Connor chats to award winning actor Brian Cox and Dr Elizabeth Kilbey!
9. 17:00
  
  Evening Extra—16/04/2026
  
  All the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  BBC News NI update—16/04/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  
  Anne-Marie Wallace—Kate Rusby on tour and rock til you drop!
  
  Kate Rusby chats tours and Springshine. The Mosh Pit drops after 7.
3. 19:30
  
  Blas—Caoimhe Ní Chathail
  
  Fearúlacht Nimhe
4. 20:00
  
  BBC News NI update—16/04/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
5. 20:04
  
  Blas Ceoil—Jack Warnock
  
  Rogha ceoil Jack Warnock, le tús spleodrach a chur le do dheireadh seachtaine.
6. 21:00
  
  BBC News NI update—16/04/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:04
  
  The Shuffle—Series 1, Episode 1 – From Ash to Tony Bennett
  
  Mike Edgar and Donna Legge relive incredible live music moments.
8. 22:00
  
  BBC News NI update—16/04/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:04
  
  The Late Show with John Kerr—The Late Show's Irish Songbook, Pt.2
  
  Elvis, Johnny Cash and a whole host of homegrown talents from Van Morrison to Hozier.
10. 23:55
  
  BBC News NI update—16/04/2026
  
  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.