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

Episodes (25 available)

Best of Nolan

Drumcree fallout : Interview letters issued to politicians by PSNI investigating Garvaghy Road unlawful protests

Nolan talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers

9 Oct 2026

46 mins

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Drumcree : Garvaghy residents warn if Orange Order doesn’t back down - it could lead to other parade agreements breaking down

Nolan talks to DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and former SDLP special advisor Brendan Mulgrew

8 Oct 2026

1 hr 1 min

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What can be done to end the morning ‘scramble’ for GP appointments in NI?

Nolan talks to BMA's Dr Alan Stout, Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan and callers

7 Oct 2026

53 mins

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BBC NI axes two local comedy shows as part of major cuts – what is the future of the corporation in NI?

Nolan talks to comedian Paddy McDonnell, Belfast Telegraph's John Laverty and callers

6 Oct 2026

35 mins

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Drumcree : Garvaghy Road residents take case to Court of Appeal as 'one and done' offer is turned down

Nolan talks to TUV MP Jim Allister, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers.

5 Oct 2026

1 hr 11 mins

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No deal, no agreement, and so far, costing £3m in policing. What next for Drumcree?

Nolan talks to DUP MLA Trevor Clarke, SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and callers

2 Oct 2026

1 hr 6 mins

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Nolan reveals details of deal offered to the Portadown Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents

Stephen talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers

1 Oct 2026

1 hr 20 mins

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More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues

Nolan talks to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers

30 Sept 2026

1 hr 20 mins

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Drumcree : what next for residents, Orange Order, police and politicians?

Nolan talks to ALL MLA Eóin Tennyson, former police officer Roy McComb and callers

29 Sept 2026

1 hr 22 mins

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Tensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved?

Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers

28 Sept 2026

1 hr 21 mins