BBC Radio Foyle Schedule Thursday 20 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  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
  
  Good Morning Ulster—20/08/2026
  
  The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
2. 08:00
  
  North West Today—New health minister expected to be announced
  
  A new health minister for Northern Ireland is expected to be announced.
3. 09:00
  
  The Nolan Show—20/08/2026
  
  Two dogs suffer excruciating death despite residents calling on authorities to intervene.
4. 10:30
  
  Vinny & Cate—Nai on the BBC
  
  Cate Conway's stunt double, Julian Simmons, sits in.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Radio Foyle News—20/08/2026
  
  The latest local and national news updates.
2. 12:03
  
  The Mark Patterson Show—Tristar play gets international call-up for Republic of Ireland
  
  Tristar play gets international call-up for Republic of Ireland.
3. 13:00
  
  North West at One—20/08/2026
  
  The latest local, national and international news, sport and weather.
4. 13:10
  
  20 Minutes with Mark Patterson—City of Derry Airport sees significant passenger increase
  
  City of Derry Airport sees significant passenger increase.
5. 13:30
  
  Hugo Duncan—Eddie Cochran, Curtis Magee and Kathy Durkin
  
  Hugo Duncan presents the best in popular country music and is happy to play your requests.
6. 15:00
  
  Radio Foyle News—20/08/2026
  
  The latest local and national news updates.updates
7. 15:04
  
  Sean Coyle—“I was the last inspector!”
  
  Sean says he was the last record player tester.
8. 16:00
  
  Connor Phillips—Niamh Noade Live and Easy Watched!
  
  BGT Semi Finalist Niamh Noade performs live on the Connor Phillips show!
9. 17:00
  
  Evening Extra—20/08/2026
  
  All the day's news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
2. 18:05
  
  Anne-Marie Wallace—Stephen McCauley sits in for Anne-Marie
  
  Stephen McCauley has some amazing music in store.
3. 19:30
  
  Blas—Ceol sa Chroí: Emer O’Flaherty
  
  Amhránaí, ceoltóir agus cumadóir as Inis, Contae an Chláir.
4. 20:00
  
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
5. 20:04
  
  Blas Ceoil—Caoimhe ‘Ceol’ Ní Chathail
  
  Scoth an cheoil le Caoimhe ‘Ceol’ Ní Chathail.
6. 21:00
  
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
7. 21:04
  
  Kaz Hawkins Got the Blues—20/08/2026
  
  Singer Kaz Hawkins is back with another personal selection of her favourite blues records.
8. 22:00
  
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  
  The latest national and international news.
9. 22:04
  
  The Late Show with John Kerr—Down the Decades!
  
  A journey back in time, by the song - music from Noah Kahan, Amy Winehouse and Sam Cooke.
10. 23:55
  
  BBC News NI update—20/08/2026
  
  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.