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BBC Radio Ulster
Inform, Educate and Entertain
BBC Radio Ulster is one of Northern Ireland’s best-known radio stations, bringing together news, current affairs, sport, conversation and music for listeners across the country. Broadcasting from Belfast and available on FM, DAB Digital Radio, BBC Sounds and online, it is a major destination for people looking to stay informed, entertained and connected with life in Northern Ireland.
About BBC Radio Ulster
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BBC Radio Ulster is the BBC’s main radio service for Northern Ireland. It launched in 1975 and is operated by BBC Northern Ireland, with programming that reflects the news, politics, sport, culture and everyday life of the region. The station is based at Broadcasting House in Belfast and has long been a central part of radio listening in Northern Ireland.
The station’s output includes a broad mix of live speech programming, topical discussion, specialist shows and music entertainment. Across the schedule, listeners can hear flagship news and current affairs programmes, phone-ins, interviews, local stories, community discussion, country music, arts coverage and evening programmes, making BBC Radio Ulster a varied service with wide appeal.
BBC Radio Ulster is available on 92.0 to 95.0 FM in Northern Ireland, on 12D DAB Digital Radio, on digital TV platforms in relevant areas and through BBC Sounds online. The service is closely associated with BBC Radio Ulster, which provides local opt-out programming for listeners in the north west while remaining part of the wider BBC Northern Ireland radio offering.
BBC Radio Ulster is likely to appeal to listeners who want a mix of Northern Ireland news, intelligent discussion, familiar presenters, local sport, community-focused content and a balance of speech radio with selected music programming. It is especially relevant for people who want radio that feels closely connected to Belfast and the wider Northern Ireland audience.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Good Morning Ulster: weekday breakfast programme from 6:30am to 9:00am, presented by Sarah Brett and Chris Buckler, focusing on the main news stories, politics, interviews and headlines from Northern Ireland.
- The Nolan Show: weekdays from 9:00am to 10:30am with Stephen Nolan, featuring major talking points, phone-ins, debate and news-driven discussion.
- Vinny & Cate: weekdays from 10:30am to 12:00pm, with Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway bringing a lighter mix of conversation, guests and entertainment.
- Talkback: weekday lunchtime current affairs phone-in, presented by William Crawley, discussing the day’s major stories and public opinion.
- Hugo Duncan: weekdays from 1:30pm to 3:00pm, with country music, guests and a long-running, popular afternoon show.
- Connor Phillips: weekdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with entertainment, music and interviews for the afternoon audience.
- Evening Extra: weekdays from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, presented by Richard Morgan, covering the day’s major news and sport stories.
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Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/radioulster
Main contact / audience feedback:
feedback@bbc.co.uk
Phone:
03030 80 55 55
Presenter contact example:
Stephen Nolan / The Nolan Show can be contacted via nolan@bbc.co.uk
Text / message example:
For The Nolan Show, listeners have also been invited to text 81771 during programme call-outs.
Postal address:
BBC Radio Ulster / BBC Northern Ireland
Broadcasting House
Ormeau Avenue
Belfast
BT2 8HQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcradioulster/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBCRadioUlster/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/bbcradiouluster
BBC Radio Ulster UK FAQ
What is BBC Radio Ulster?
BBC Radio Ulster is the BBC’s main radio station for Northern Ireland, broadcasting a mix of news, current affairs, sport, discussion and music from Belfast for listeners across the region.
How can I listen to BBC Radio Ulster?
You can listen to BBC Radio Ulster online, on BBC Sounds, on FM in Northern Ireland, on DAB Digital Radio, and on selected digital TV and smart speaker platforms.
What frequency is BBC Radio Ulster on?
BBC Radio Ulster is available on 92.0 to 95.0 FM in Northern Ireland and on 12D DAB Digital Radio. Availability can vary depending on your location and device.
Where is BBC Radio Ulster based?
BBC Radio Ulster is based at Broadcasting House in Belfast and is operated by BBC Northern Ireland.
What kind of programmes are on BBC Radio Ulster?
BBC Radio Ulster broadcasts breakfast news, political discussion, phone-ins, local and national news coverage, sport, country music, entertainment shows, interviews and specialist programming focused on Northern Ireland life.
Who are the presenters on BBC Radio Ulster?
Well-known presenters associated with BBC Radio Ulster include Sarah Brett, Chris Buckler, Stephen Nolan, William Crawley, Hugo Duncan, Connor Phillips, Vinny Hurrell, Cate Conway and Richard Morgan.
Is BBC Radio Ulster the same as BBC Radio Ulster?
No. BBC Radio Ulster is a related BBC local service for the north west of Northern Ireland. It operates as an opt-out from the wider BBC Radio Ulster service at certain times.
Does BBC Radio Ulster cover Northern Ireland news and sport?
Yes. BBC Radio Ulster is widely known for its Northern Ireland news, political coverage, discussion programmes and sports reporting, alongside entertainment and music output.
Can I listen to BBC Radio Ulster outside Belfast?
Yes. BBC Radio Ulster is available across Northern Ireland on FM and DAB, and it can also be heard online through BBC Sounds and other supported digital platforms.
When did BBC Radio Ulster start?
BBC Radio Ulster launched in 1975, replacing the earlier regional opt-out arrangement from BBC Radio 4 in Northern Ireland.