BBC Radio Foyle Schedule Sunday 3 May 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
  The Smashing Pumpkins break free of grunge to create an epic masterpiece.
2. 01:00
  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—03/05/2026
  Kerry eases you into Sunday with great music, chat and requests.
2. 08:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
3. 08:03
  Sunday with Anna Curran—The Marathon Warmup with Anna Curran
  Anna Curran brings your race day playlist of high-energy anthems and listener messages.
4. 08:45
  Belfast City Marathon Live 2026
  Mark Simpson and Nicola McCarthy present live coverage along the 26.2 mile route.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Sunday Politics—03/05/2026
  Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week.
2. 13:30
  The State of Us—03/05/2026
  Tara Mills and Declan Harvey reflect on the news stories in Northern Ireland.
3. 14:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
4. 14:03
  Long Player with Steven Rainey—03/05/2026
  The lowdown on the best albums ever produced.
5. 15:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
6. 15:03
  The Shuffle—Series 1, Episode 3 – featuring a contribution from Gary Lightbody
  Mike Edgar and Donna Legge relive incredible live music moments.
7. 16:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
8. 16:03
  Gardeners' Corner—02/05/2026
  The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice.
9. 17:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
10. 17:03
  Sounds Sacred—03/05/2026
  Richard Yarr introduces popular sacred music.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:03
  Kintra—03/05/2026
  Ulster-Scots stories, news, music and banter. Email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk
3. 18:30
  Van Club—Series 1, Episode 3
  First rule of Van Club, we will talk about Van Morrison.
4. 19:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
5. 19:03
  Classical Connections with John Toal—03/05/2026
  John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
6. 21:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:03
  Sunday with Brian D'Arcy—03/05/2026
  Brian D'Arcy brings all sorts of music and tracks just right for a Sunday evening.
8. 22:00
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:03
  Sunday Club—03/05/2026
  Kathy Clugston plays a relaxing music mix.
10. 23:55
  BBC News NI update—03/05/2026
  The latest national and international news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  As BBC Radio 5 live—As BBC Radio 5 live
  BBC Radio Ulster joins BBC Radio 5 live.