BBC Radio Ulster
News, sport, music and conversation from Northern Ireland
Listen live to BBC Radio Ulster online for Northern Ireland news, sport, weather, travel, phone-ins, music, debate and conversation from Belfast.
About BBC Radio Ulster
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – Available across Northern Ireland on FM, generally between 92.0 and 95.4 MHz depending on location.
- DAB – Available on DAB digital radio in Northern Ireland.
- Freeview – Available on Freeview channel 711 in Northern Ireland.
- Sky – Available on Sky channel 0118 in the UK.
- Virgin Media – Available on Virgin Media channel 932.
- BBC Sounds – Available through BBC Sounds as BBC Radio Ulster.
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.
BBC Radio Ulster is BBC Northern Ireland’s main radio service, broadcasting news, sport, weather, travel, music, phone-ins, interviews and conversation from Belfast. The station serves listeners across Northern Ireland with a mix of live journalism, local stories, political discussion, community voices and programmes that reflect everyday life across the region.
The station’s strength is its direct connection to Northern Ireland. BBC Radio Ulster covers Stormont, Westminster, local councils, business, farming, health, education, sport, culture and the stories that dominate conversation in Belfast and beyond. It can move from serious news and current affairs to country music, arts, sport, Irish language programming and listener-led debate, giving it a much broader role than a simple talk station.
BBC Radio Ulster launched in 1975 and remains one of the most important radio services in Northern Ireland. Its output combines BBC journalism with local identity, making it a daily habit for listeners who want trusted news, strong interviews, football and sport coverage, music programmes and presenters who understand the political, social and cultural texture of Northern Ireland.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Stephen Nolan: Presenter of The Nolan Show, one of BBC Radio Ulster’s best-known programmes, built around breaking stories, interviews, phone-ins, public reaction and hard-edged debate.
- William Crawley: Presenter of Talkback, the daily news and current affairs phone-in where politicians, experts and listeners debate Northern Ireland’s biggest talking points.
- Hugo Duncan: Presenter of Country Afternoon, strongly associated with country music, requests, listener dedications, humour and a long-running connection with Radio Ulster audiences.
- Connor Phillips: Radio Ulster presenter known for music, entertainment, listener interaction and afternoon programming with a lighter, personality-led feel.
- Sarah Brett: BBC broadcaster associated with Good Morning Ulster, helping set the day’s news agenda with interviews, analysis, travel, sport and updates.
- Chris Buckler: BBC journalist and presenter associated with Good Morning Ulster and Northern Ireland news coverage.
- Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell: BBC Radio Ulster presenters connected with weekday mid-morning programming, bringing conversation, interviews and listener-focused features to the schedule.
- Eve Blair: Presenter associated with late-night Radio Ulster output, offering music, conversation and a slower-paced end to the day.
- Lynette Fay: Presenter linked with Irish language and cultural programming, including Blas, bringing music, language, arts and Northern Irish cultural life to the station.
- Evening Extra: BBC Radio Ulster’s drive-time news programme, covering the day’s main Northern Ireland stories, interviews, sport, travel and developing issues.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/radioulster
BBC Northern Ireland Switchboard:
028 9033 8000
Postal address:
BBC Radio Ulster
Broadcasting House
Ormeau Avenue
Belfast
BT2 8HQ
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBCRadioUlster
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcradioulster/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/BBCRadioUlster
BBC Radio Ulster FAQ
What is BBC Radio Ulster?
BBC Radio Ulster is BBC Northern Ireland’s main radio service, covering Northern Ireland news, sport, weather, travel, talk, music, phone-ins, interviews and local conversation.
Can I listen to BBC Radio Ulster live online?
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Ulster live online through Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What area does BBC Radio Ulster cover?
BBC Radio Ulster serves Northern Ireland, with coverage focused on Belfast and communities across the region, alongside wider UK and international stories when relevant.
Is BBC Radio Ulster available on FM and DAB?
Yes. BBC Radio Ulster is available on FM across Northern Ireland, on DAB digital radio in Northern Ireland, through TV platforms, BBC Sounds and online.
Who are some BBC Radio Ulster presenters?
BBC Radio Ulster presenters and programmes include Stephen Nolan, William Crawley on Talkback, Hugo Duncan, Connor Phillips, Sarah Brett, Chris Buckler, Cate Conway, Vinny Hurrell, Lynette Fay, Eve Blair and Evening Extra.