BBC Radio Ulster Schedule Saturday 1 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  RU...—RU Fleadh Ready? Part 1
  A playlist showcasing the tracks and artists performing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026.
2. 00:57
  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
  Kerry McLean—01/08/2026
  Kerry presents a special mix of great music, chat and requests to start your Saturday.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:05
  Your Place and Mine—The All-Ireland Fleadh, Heritage Farming and Skiffie Fest
  All-Ireland Fleadh in Belfast, a Heritage Farm in Antrim & SkiffieFest Strangford Lough
4. 09:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 09:03
  Gardeners' Corner—Gardeners' Corner at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
  Highlights from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 with David Maxwell.(R)
6. 10:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 10:03
  Consumer Fight Back—Europe's wildfires and travel insurance
  Travelling to a wildfire-hit destination? What does your travel insurance cover?
8. 11:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 11:03
  Saturday with John Toal—Fleadh Cheoil, Lúnasa and Belfast Through Books
  Paula makes blackcurrant ice cream sandwiches with florentines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 12:03
  Stories in Sound—Notes from the Camino
  Gerry Kelly travels along the Camino de Santiago, exploring why so many make the journey.(R)
3. 13:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 13:05
  Your Farm and Mine—Series 2, Farm Diversification, Mental Health & Wellbeing, and George's Eggs
  Shannon Porter joins Eve Blair in the studio to discuss all things farming.
5. 13:30
  Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 5
  5/10As the search for the damaged cable continues, Conway receives news of another break.
6. 13:45
  Storytellers—Twist, by Colum McCann, Episode 6
  6/10Just as the crew complete their first cable repair, a tragedy occurs back on land.
7. 14:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 14:03
  Sportsound—01/08/2026
  The latest sports stories and features with some top music to help you through your day.
9. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
10. 16:03
  Sportsound—NIFL Premiership Preview Show
  Mark Sidebottom previews the new Premiership season and Gibson Cup race.
11. 17:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
12. 17:03
  Taylor Johnson—Live Forever Glen Hansard
  A tribute to one of Ireland's greatest songwriters.
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Evening
1. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 19:03
  BBC Introducing in Northern Ireland with Taylor Johnson—01/08/2026
  The home of new music.
3. 20:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 20:03
  Folk Club—The Road to the Fleadh, Part 2
  Neil Martin takes us through 75 Years on the sesh.
5. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 22:03
  The Late Show with Mike Edgar—01/08/2026
  A handpicked mix of uplifting and mellow sounds for Saturday night.
7. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—01/08/2026
  The latest national and international news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash
  The Pogues come into full bloom on their classic second album.
2. 01:00
  As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
  BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.