BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Friday 19 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—19/12/2025
  
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 09:00
  
  The Nolan Show—19/12/2025
  
  Education Minister gets Executive permission to bust budget to deliver teacher pay award.
3. 10:30
  
  Vinny & Cate—Christmas Playlists
  
  A festive feast to soothe your ears.
4. 11:00
  
  BBC News NI update—19/12/2025
  
  The latest national and international news.
5. 11:04
  
  Vinny & Cate—The Annual BBC Radio Ulster Christmas Quiz
  
  Some of your favourite Radio Ulster presenters battle it out.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  BBC News NI update—19/12/2025
  
  The latest national and international news.
2. 12:03
  
  Talkback—19/12/2025
  
  William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
3. 13:30
  
  Hugo Duncan—19/12/2025
  
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
4. 15:00
  
  BBC News NI update—19/12/2025
  
  The latest national and international news.
5. 15:04
  
  Connor Phillips—The BIG Christmas Extravaganza!
  
  Join Connor and his guests for one BIG Christmas extravaganza!
6. 16:00
  
  BBC News NI update—19/12/2025
  
  The latest national and international news.
7. 16:04
  
  Mobile Disco with Connor Phillips—19/12/2025
  
  The biggest anthems to get you moving!
8. 17:00
  
  Evening Extra—19/12/2025
  
  All the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
9. 17:55
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 18:00
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  BBC News NI update—19/12/2025
  
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  
  The Ticket—No Strings Attached, Vittorio Angelone, Kila, Belfast Improv and Robin Hood
  
  From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston has just the ticket.
3. 19:00
  
  BBC News NI update—19/12/2025
  
  The latest national and international news.
4. 19:04
  
  Stephen McCauley—Alternative Christmas Songs
  
  A dazzling array of alternative Christmas anthems.
5. 22:00
  
  BBC News NI update—19/12/2025
  
  The latest national and international news.
6. 22:04
  
  The Late Show with Mickey Bradley—Christmas Card Hands, Last Christmas, Out of my Head
  
  Music from Laptop, Low Harness, Staple Singers, Simon Love, Little Anthony and more.
7. 23:55
  
  BBC News NI update—19/12/2025
  
  The latest national and international news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Inna Rhythm with Kwame Daniels—Series 2, The Return of Inna Rhythm
  
  Music series with vinyl collector and DJ Kwame Daniels.
2. 01:00
  
  As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
  
  BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.