Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues. From BBC Radio Ulster
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The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.
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Resident chef Paula McIntyre brings you a weekly recipe in a handy digestible ten minute download. From BBC Radio Ulster.
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The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by David Maxwell.
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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster
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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
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The Hole in the Wall Gang are on air with a brand new sketch show, delivering their hilarious verdict on the politicians and current events in Northern Ireland.
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The back-stop’s here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI’s politics team.
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A podcast celebrating the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique, presented by Anne Marie McAleese.
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Highlights from Vinny's late-night magazine show on BBC Radio Ulster.
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Downloads of Anderson Extra plus some of Gerry Anderson's classic podcasts. From BBC Radio Ulster's Remembering Gerry week
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Radio Ulster brings together some of the best radio documentaries from UK and Irish broadcasters.
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Ireland’s rich and turbulent history is explored in a series written by the late Dr Jonathan Bardon.
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Dive into an alternative world of humour and wonderment. This is a permanent archive featuring some of Gerry’s best shows from 1984 onwards, 2 episodes added each week. Part of BBC Radio Foyle’s 40th birthday celebrations
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Award-winning composer Chipzel unlocks the past, present and future of UK gaming and technology.
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Anna Curran champions the cause of consumers in Northern Ireland, helping them to solve their problems, make the right choices and avoid the pitfalls - contact the show with your consumer and benefits queries: Write to: OYB BBC Ormeau Avenue BELFAST BT2 8HQ
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To commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Ciaran Hinds introduces a series of letters written 100 years ago to the day by people on-board, each read by a different famous person
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Remembering Seamus Heaney
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Vinny Hurrell takes his guests back to their mid-twenties. Given the passage of time – what would they do differently now? What advice would they give their younger selves?
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Drama series exploring World War I and the tragedies of war through the love letters of two young lovers
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Joel Taggart and guests discuss all the latest news, results and talking points from across the Irish League as well as showcasing the people and personalities behind the game.
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Marking the centenary of the war through stories and events linked to places across Ireland. Introduced by Helen Mark.
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Gemma Bradley talks a new guest on their career so far, inspirations, backstage stories, and they perform in session.
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Welcome to the Stephen Nolan Audio channel. BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC One. Stephen will use this to communicate personally with you and you will also find key audio from his radio and tv shows. To contact the show: [email protected] Stephen direct: [email protected] Twitter: @stephennolan
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The Nolan team based in Belfast are a group of journalists well used to asking awkward questions. This investigative podcast questions the BBC over its close relationship with the political lobby group Stonewall. We talk to a range of voices with a view on sex, gender and identity. This 18 month investigation has already had significant impact behind the scenes in major public institutions. The podcast is the story of how it all unfolded.
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Comedy news quiz
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The Nolan Show investigates true crime from Northern Ireland and further afield. We speak with those involved including families and friends of victims, retracing final steps and shedding new light on unexplained cases. Stephen Nolan and Vinny Hurrell present. The series is produced by Vinny Hurrell.
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25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement brought peace to Northern Ireland, we examine what's inside one of the most significant peace accords in modern history.
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Leo Varadkar - Unity's poster boy or unionist bogeyman?
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29:20Mark Carruthers discusses Irish unity with Leo Varadkar and how the former Taoiseach hopes to plan, persuade and pay for it.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Assaults on police - are the sentences adequate? Should jail time be mandatory?
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1:18:48Also, a health service department senior leader is working from France 3 weeks each monthBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Belfast man lifted by ICE immigration police and thrown into detention in America - his parents contact Nolan
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1:19:38Also - Iran/Israel attacks - Security Expert Professor Anthony Glees gives analysis.By BBC Radio Ulster
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What should the minimum age of criminal responsibility be in Northern Ireland ?
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36:34In NI the age of criminal responsibility is 10. Should the law be changed ?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Pressure mounts on Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson after unionist parties ask for her to step aside
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1:17:41Also, Executive says it will have an "equity stake" in a redeveloped Casement ParkBy BBC Radio Ulster
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UVF rebuild infamous mural of masked gun men damaged in storm - what does it say about the grip paramilitaries have in NI?
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1:19:14Nolan talks to SDLP Cllr Carl WhyteBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Lord Eames looks back on being a Bishop for 50 years.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perf…
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Recipe 150ml double cream 150ml whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 3 leaves gelatine 125g castor sugar 350g Greek style yoghurt Soak the gelatine in cold water for 10 minutes. Place the cream, milk, vanilla and sugar in a pan and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Squeeze the water from the gelatine and add to the mixture and remove from heat. …
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Chef Neven Maguire’s kitchen garden, reliable roses and a last visit to Kilcoan
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56:42This week David Maxwell heads to the kitchen garden behind chef Neven Maguire’s restaurant in Blacklion, County Cavan. There his grower Kevin, produces micro-greens, herbs and edible flowers just a few steps away from the award winning restaurant and cookery school. Neven chats about his mission to inspire everyone to produce home grown gourmet foo…
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Exclusive - Nolan reveals Public Prosecution Service will fight to get the loyalist Winston Irvine’s sentence extended
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1:19:00Also, police officers have been attacked in a fourth night of violence & disorder.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Calls for the resignation of Gordon Lyons after he referenced Larne Leisure Centre in a post hours before it was attacked.
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55:07William discusses with panel the riots that have been taking place across the country.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Racists - claiming to care about people, property and justice - gloat and laugh as they wreck Larne leisure centre
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1:21:04Nolan talks to Justice Minister Naomi Long and Communities Minister Gordon LyonsBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and Casement Park with John Campbell, Andrew Webb, Jodie Carson and Stephen McGeehan from the GAA.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Another night of 'racist thuggery' in Ballymena with homes attacked, minorities living in fear and seventeen police injured.
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1:20:37Nolan talks to DUP MP Gavin Robinson and Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson.By BBC Radio Ulster
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What should politicians in NI say in response to that kind of disorder?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Gangs of masked protesters attack and burn homes in Ballymena
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1:20:18Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph photographer Kevin Scott and TUV MP Jim Allister.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Was QUB right to break with Israel?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Family members and social media officers - does there need to be more scrutiny around who MLAs employ?
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1:18:14Also, should richer households pay more for the TV licence than those less well off?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Professor Niobe Way on the challenges facing teenage boys.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perf…
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How to keep your plants watered while you’re away, Secret Gardens of Loughgall and Adam Frost’s Shrub of the Month
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56:34With many people counting down the days to summer holidays, presenter David Maxwell gets a question from one listener who wants to know the best way to water her pots when she’s away. Also on the programme, a visit to two of the 20 gardens opening as part of ‘Secret Gardens of Loughgall’ weekend. In County Fermanagh, Dougal Dorman explains how the …
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Chicken Kebabs with Grilled Corn Salad, Chipotle Sour Cream Dressing
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7:29Recipe 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced in 41 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon English mustard powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon onion granules¼ teaspoon saltFew grinds pepper Oil for brushing Place the chicken in a bowl. Mix the smoked paprika, mustard, garlic, sugar, onion granules salt and pepper toge…
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Convicted criminal and loyalist Winston Irvine reportedly expelled from the UVF
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1:18:45Nolan talks to Dr Aaron Edwards - author of "UVF: Behind the Mask"By BBC Radio Ulster
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Gardeners’ Corner live from Bord Bia Bloom 2025
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56:22Join David Maxwell and his guests live from Bord Bia Bloom in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. He catches up with designers, Linda McKeown, James Purdy and Leonie Cornellius who all picked up medals and visits the postcard cards which are constructed in just one day. Claire McNally chooses her stand out plants from the show and chef Neven Maguire brings a ta…
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William marks the 50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's book of poetry 'North'
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33:28The book that marked an important turn in Heaney's poetry, and cemented his reputation.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Should the Civil Service be attending Pride after organisers say no Executive party welcome?
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1:18:26Nolan talks to Green Party's Mal O'Hara and DUP MLA Peter MartinBy BBC Radio Ulster
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William interviews Kristian Nairn, who played the character of Hodor in HBO's phenomenally-successful 'Game Of Thrones'.
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23:27Kristian Nairn talks about how Game of Thrones impacted his life and career.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Why would loyalists want to build a huge bonfire beside homes on the Shankill?
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1:18:30Nolan talks to SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and UUP Cllr Jim Rodgers.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Overpromise & underdeliver – Another broken promise of the NI Executive’s Programme for Government
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1:17:23Overpromise & underdeliver – Another broken promise of the NI Executive’s Programme for GovernmentBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Gerry Adams says his libel case was about ‘putting manners’ on the BBC – NUJ Irish secretary calls the comment ‘chilling’
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1:18:31Nolan talks to BBC NI crime and justice correspondent Julian O'Neill.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Father Brian D’Arcy turns 80 today. He’s Ireland's best known priest, a journalist, a broadcaster, and someone who has never shied away from speaking his true feelings about some of the most important religious, political and social issues. Brian sat down with Audrey Carville to talk about love and loneliness, look back at some the moments that cha…
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Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perf…
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Pineapple Semifreddo with Candied White Chocolate and Coconut Crumb
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6:34Recipe Pineapple semifreddo with candied white chocolate and coconut crumbPineapple semifreddo2 egg yolks 100g castor sugar 150ml pineapple juice Zest and juice 1 lime 25g cornflour 200g pineapple flesh, blended 350ml double cream Place the egg yolks, sugar, pineapple juice, lime juice and zest and cornflour in a saucepan and whisk until smooth. Pl…
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RVH patients ask for care to be moved to Dublin after mistaken concerns.
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1:18:53Nolan talks to John Compton, former chief executive of NI's Health and Social Care BoardBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Working from home - MLAs told 'not enough space' for civil servants to return to office full time
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1:19:30And - should schoolgirls in NI have the right to wear trousers as part of their uniform?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Mark Carruthers visits the courthouse & jail on Belfast's Crumlin road. He talks about their contrasting fortunes with Michael Liggett, John Kelly, Johann Muldoon & Rita HarkinBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Northern Ireland Prison Service give Winston Irvine paramilitary status in Maghaberry - Nolan Exclusive
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1:21:02Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride, UUP MLA Doug Beattie and author Dr Aaron Edwards react.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Did police overreact in arresting two pro-Palestinian protesters in Belfast?
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21:04Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Questions remain over how leading loyalist Winston Irvine got half the minimum sentence for firearms offences
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1:18:53Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride gives analysisBy BBC Radio Ulster
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A grandmother arrested for placing a sticker on an ATM machine in pro-Palestine protest
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1:19:47Also-Gary Lineker presents his final Match of the Day-will you miss him? Or glad he left?By BBC Radio Ulster
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After 19 years, the Stormont government finally has an anti-poverty strategy.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perf…
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Gardeners’ Corner at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
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56:00Highlights from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. David Maxwell explores the show gardens including the gold medal winning ‘The Glasshouse Garden’ by Jo Thompson and an alpine garden for the British Red Cross inspired by the Giant’s Causeway. In the great pavilion, David chats to plant experts on peonies, sweet pea and unusual heirloom vegetables. …
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Your Place and Mine visits Ballymoney to hear about local motorcycling legend Joey DunlopBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Cider Brined Pork Shoulder Chops with Grilled Apple and Walnut Salad
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7:51Recipe 4 x 200g pork shoulder chops 200ml dry cider 500ml water 15g seasalt 30g brown sugar 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 clove garlic, smashed 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Place the cider, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, garlic and rosemary in a pan and simmer until sugar and salt have dissolved. Cool completely. Place the chops in a container and cove…
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Will sentencing reform proposals help ease pressure on our prisons?
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55:40Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Liverpool FC cancel lifelong fan’s tickets accusing him of facilitating ticket touting – Nolan investigates
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1:19:31Plus, dozens of rats scurrying around a popular walkway along in Londonderry.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Should there be mandatory Christian religious education and collective worship in schools?
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20:02Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Is public and political support for Israel draining away?
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40:14Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.By BBC Radio Ulster
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