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Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues. From BBC Radio Ulster
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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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Resident chef Paula McIntyre brings you a weekly recipe in a handy digestible ten minute download. 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 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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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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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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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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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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Ireland’s rich and turbulent history is explored in a series written by the late Dr Jonathan Bardon.
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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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A podcast celebrating the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique, presented by Anne Marie McAleese.
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Farcical parody of a magazine radio show with absurd guests, debates and live music written by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight, Eleanor Morton and Carl Kinsella. It’s performed by Michael Fry, Sean Burke, Ciara Knight and Ruby Campbell. Producer: Marc McElroy Executive Editor: Andy Martin
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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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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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Ethical Budgets, RE in Schools, The Pope’s Astronomer
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56:53As we digest this week’s budget, we discuss the ethics of what and who governments choose to spend our money on. Audrey talks to journalist Anne McElvoy, Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick from Ulster University and Agnes Lunny the CEO of Positive Futures. The uncertainty around what the Supreme Court decision on Religious Education will mean continues. Audrey t…
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Ep 2/5Tim Mc Garry, Colin Murphy, Diona Doherty and Neil Delamere are joined by special guest Milton Jones as they present the funnier side of the week’s news. Taking no prisoners the comedians tell us who and what they found funniest across the week. Fielding questions from the studio audience the comedians give all the wrong answers to all of the…
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Jonathan Creswell very nearly gets away with murder. He tells police Katie Simpson had tried to take her own life. He's the hero who'd tried to save her. But he is lying. He's eventually charged with her rape and murder. Now new witnesses say they'd tried to warn police of her killer's behaviours.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Roast Duck Breast With Cider Dried Fruit And Hot Red Cabbage Slaw
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7:15Recipe 4 duck breasts, trimmed350ml water 2 crushed juniper berries1 teaspoon crushed black pepper corns1 teaspoon mustard seeds Few sprigs thyme10g seasalt 15g brown sugar 50g dried fruit – cranberry, cherry and golden raisin mix1 finely chopped shallot125ml dry cider 200ml chicken stock15g butter Soak the fruit in the sherry overnight.Heat a sauc…
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Must-have heathers, Brendan’s back yard and coming up trumps with stumps
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56:34In this week’s programme, David Maxwell travels to Kerrykeel in Donegal where Brendan Little is preparing his backyard garden for winter. In Spa, County Down, Thomas McCaw and Thomas Raju sing the praises of heather for late autumn and winter colour. At Ballyrobert Cottage Garden, Maurice Parkinson reveals some of the grasses that stand well over t…
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What should be the place of Christianity in Northern Ireland's schools?
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25:38Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Man arrested for attempted murder after police attacked with knife - what can be done to better protect officers?
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1:19:17Nolan talks to PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Bobby SingletonBy BBC Radio Ulster
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The two-child benefit cap is being lifted in the budget - a necessary step to help child poverty? Or an unaffordable change?
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34:50Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Sinn Féin MLA's son denies damaging DUP mayor portrait
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1:18:49Nolan talks to BBC NI political reporter Brendan Hughes and DUP MLA Philip BrettBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Ep 1/5Comedy asides and good craic about the week’s news as Tim McGarry, Colin Murphy, Diona Doherty and Neil Delamere are joined by comedian Andrew Ryan who turn their wit and satirical spin on the people and events who are making the news in Northern Ireland and beyond.By BBC Radio Ulster
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The One Where Rachel Increased Tax on Lattes.
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41:54Mark and guests digest the Chancellor's budget and the implications for Northern Ireland.With Secretary of State Hilary Benn, Prof Jodie Carson, Caroline Keenan & Andrew Webb.By BBC Radio Ulster
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William and guests analyse the budget and potential implications for Stormont's spending.By BBC Radio Ulster
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More questions for Sinn Féin as DUP MLA accuses them of 'cover up' over vandalised portrait at Belfast City Hall
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1:18:51Nolan talks to editor of Slugger O'Toole, Mick FealtyBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Should AI tech be used by doctors in their clinical work?
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40:33William and guests discuss new research that suggests one in four GPs are using AI apps.By BBC Radio Ulster
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DUP call on Sinn Fein to reveal all they know about Lord Mayor’s portrait vandalism in Belfast City Hall
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1:19:52Nolan talks to DUP MLA Brian Kingston and BBC News NI political reporter Brendan HughesBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Hardship fund slashed as council underspend earmarked for Irish language policy and Orange order building refurb
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1:19:52Nolan talks to SDLP Councillor Séamas de Faoite and TUV Councillor Ron McDowellBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Supreme Court and Religion, PCI Safeguarding, Sustainability
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57:13Christian religious education (RE) taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.Audrey is joined by Dr James Nelson from Queens University, Bishop Donal McKeown and Boyd Sleator from the Northern Ireland Humanists to discuss the implications for schools. As the Presbyterian Church safeguarding scandal continues,…
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Apple, Fig and Walnut Cake 1 large Bramley apple, peeled, cored and chopped 100ml vegetable oil1 teaspoon baking powder100g chopped dried figs 150g soft brown sugar 2 eggs 75ml buttermilk140g plain flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon mixed spice30g wholemeal flour75g chopped walnuts Set the oven to 180oc and butter a cake tin. Cook the apple…
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Mary Keen, children who are keen and everything in between
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56:23This week, David visits Rosie Maye’s garden near Slane and hears about her love of Inter-planting and underplanting. Prolific Irish garden designer Mary Keen chats about new autobiography, Diary of a Keen Gardener, and why even with her long career and expertise, she’s always learning and experimenting as a gardener. Pupils from Hezlett Primary Sch…
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Covid Inquiry reports – local Ministers failed to put common interest of people in NI above party political differences
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1:20:12Nolan talks to Alliance MLA Eoin Tennyson and Ulster University's Prof Deirdre HeenanBy BBC Radio Ulster
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How religion taught in NI unlawful rules Supreme Court - so how do schools make sure religious teaching is objective?
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1:18:39Nolan talks to TUV leader Jim Allister MP and Boyd Slater from NI HumanistsBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Health Minister says 'sorry' to cancer patients & defends having to use waiting lists money to plug massive hole in his budget
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1:17:06Nolan talks to Mike NesbittBy BBC Radio Ulster
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PSNI launch criminal investigation following safeguarding concerns in Presbyterian church
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1:18:06Nolan talks to safeguarding expert Jim GambleBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Leading GP calls for debate on NI leaving the UK NHS and joining Republic of Ireland's health scheme
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1:19:19Nolan talks to the BMA's Dr Alan Stout and political commentator Newton Emerson.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Presbyterian Moderator Resigns, COP30 Update, German Remembrance Day
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56:46The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has stepped down after "serious and significant failings" in safeguarding.The Rev Trevor Gribben said "people have been placed at risk" due to the failings in its processes between 2009 and 2022.We look at the wider implications of the story and ask whether an outside body needs to lead the denomi…
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Parsnip Chowder With Rosemary, Cheese And Onion Griddle Scones
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7:35Recipe Parsnip Chowder 100g diced streaky bacon or pancetta 25g butter 1 stick celery diced 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour 750g parsnips, peeled and cut into 2cm dice1 litre chicken stock50ml double creamHandful chopped parsley Cook the bacon in a dry saucepan until crisp. Add the butter, celer…
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Sunken gardens, city sanctuaries and sodden shoes
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56:24On a very wet week, David visits Mount Stewart to see how storm-felled trees are given a new lease of life in the sunken garden. Urban spaces are reimagined with innovative native meadow cubes and Maurice Parkinson explains why now is a good time to sharpen tools. Gardening expert Colin Agnew is in studio to answer caller’s questions.Contact the pr…
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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Presbyterian Church in Ireland raised concerns with PSNI after the conviction of an individual in 2024 for child sexual offences
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1:19:20Also, GP Dr Jack Mosely on the science behind weight loss drugs.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Can the Presbyterian Church be trusted with safeguarding?
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53:19Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Presbyterian Church member claims he had concerns 'dismissed' over alleged abuse 'bordering on sexual'
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1:19:04Church admits to 'serious failings' - what are the safeguarding issues?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Mark Carruthers asks Dr Sean Haughey, Professor Duncan Morrow, Chris Donnelly and Tim Cairns if Stormont must reform to survive.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Health Minister 'troubled' by flu figures and low uptake of vaccine from health care workers.
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1:17:52What implications does that have on patients?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Trump vs the BBC - President threatens BBC with $1BN lawsuit over Panorama edit
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1:20:05Legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg and former BBC editorial director Roger Mosey react.By BBC Radio Ulster
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What does the BBC need to do to regain your trust?
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38:55Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.By BBC Radio Ulster
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An extraordinary moment in the history of the BBC as Director General and Head of News step down
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1:18:12Nolan talks to former BBC editor Roger Bolton and ex BBC home affairs corr Danny ShawBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Muslim Mayor, Silence as a Religious Act, The Book of Kells
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53:26Zohran Mamadani made history this week when he was elected Mayor of New York City. The 34 year old is the first mayor born outside the US and the first Muslim. So how central was faith in the campaign and how important is it to him personally? Audrey talks to Professor Najam Haider from Columbia University. On Remembrance Sunday we look at the reli…
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Recipe 1kg mussels, scrubbed 250ml dry cider 100g pancetta or streaky bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon oil25g butter 1 leek, split, washed and chopped 150g orzo 250ml chicken stock Handful chopped parsley Heat a large saucepan with a lid until smoking hot. Add half the cider and then the mussels. Place the lid on top and steamed for 2 minutes. Check and…
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Must have maples, tulip time and making gardeners’ gold
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57:07Autumn is far from over, as David Maxwell discovers with Maurice Parkinson at Ballyrobert Cottage Garden. A fine collection of maples—perfect for a cold climate and heavy soil—thrives there, putting on quite the autumn spectacle. In Hillsborough, head gardener Claire Woods is preparing pots for tulip bulbs. She explains how to extend the display by…
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Is Stormont leading Northern Ireland into financial Armageddon next year?
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1:19:30Nolan talks to Patrick Mulholland from the trade union NIPSABy BBC Radio Ulster
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How are workers & shoppers safe in Chichester St? Belfast City Council fail to answer the question
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1:18:32Nolan talks to Tiarnan Millar from the Public and Commercial Services UnionBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Is there a bigger, more sinister reason why a street in Belfast city centre has been closed for months? Nolan investigates
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1:18:54Also, will Chancellor Rachel Reeves ban luxury cars from the Motability car scheme?By BBC Radio Ulster
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Sinn Féin tell PSNI officers to remove guns to enter party premises and community events in west Belfast
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1:18:09Nolan talks to UUP MLA Jon Burrows and former senior police officer Alan MainsBy BBC Radio Ulster
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‘Not going to happen’ -Paul Givan comes out fighting against calls for him to step down as Education Minister over Israel visit
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1:19:16Mick Fealty - Editor of Slugger O'Toole - gives analysis.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Oliver Plunkett, Relics, Sudan, Digital Resurrection
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54:36Archbishop Eamon Martin reflects on the life and death of his predecessor Oliver Plunkett. Born 400 years ago this weekend, the saint's head is preserved in St Peter’s Church in Drogheda. Mark Devenport is joined by Dr Niamh Wycherley and John Thavis to discuss the role of relics in the 21st century. The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Africa…
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Recipe 6 chicken thighs, skin and bone removed 1 tablespoon oil175g chopped leeks 2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced 1 onion finely chopped 25g butter 2 tablespoons oil100ml white wine or dry cider 350ml chicken stock 75ml double cream 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 stalks soup celery shredded Handful chopped parsley Heat the oil in a large frying pa…
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Finding balance in the autumn tidy up, pruning apples in winter and wildlife gardening at Iona Cottage
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56:35This week, Helen talks about how to balance tidying up the autumn garden with giving nature a home for the darker months. She joins Graeme Cross at Magilligan Community Centre to learn about pruning apples in winter and visits Darren and Victoria Colville at Iona Garden near Greyabbey. Ann Fitzsimons is live in studio with expert advice on all your…
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Mark Carruthers discusses the state of the Alliance Party with David Ford, Jayne McCormack, David McCann and Jon Tonge.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Gaza Priest, King and Pope Prayers, Sporting Ethics
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55:38Gaza priest Father Carlos Ferrero tells us how the ceasefire is holding and what difficulties his congregation are still facing. The Anglican Church is in the news. In Rome, King Charles becomes the first monarch since Henry VIII to pray with the Pope.Elsewhere the communion faces its biggest challenge as conservative Gafcon Bishops say they will n…
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Gardeners' Corner special: The wonder of trees
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55:08In this autumn special, Gardeners’ Corner celebrates our relationship with trees. David Maxwell returns to his childhood home to revisit the trees he grew up with. Tree expert Tony Kirkham introduces some of the trees grown in London’s Chelsea Physic garden which may prove more resilient than our natives as the climate changes. The myths and legend…
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