Podcasts

• A Short History of Ireland

  In 1939 a divided Ireland held her breath on the brink of the Second World War. Almost a quarter of a century later she swayed on the edge of a fresh conflict - Terence O’Neill was the new Prime Minister of Northern Ireland and the Troubles were just around the corner. What happened in the years between these two great turning points? In 60 episodes, 'A Short History of Ireland' brings the events, the leading characters and the ordinary people to life. The series is written by Dr. Jonathan Bardon and is a continuation of his 240 part 'A Short History of Ireland' for BBC Radio Ulster. The narrators are Cherrie McIlwaine, Patrick FitzSymons, Sean Crummey and Dr. Jonathan Bardon.

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  ShortHist: Episode 297 'Showband Fever'

  19:00 Tue, 24 Nov 09

  In the 1960s a musical phenomenon, unique to Ireland, sweeps the land.

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• Best of Gerry Anderson

  From Monday to Thursday you'll get a short daily compilation of the very best bits of the Gerry Anderson show, while on Friday you'll receive the pick of the week… Stories, impersonations, philosophising, musings, jokes and interviews - all without a script. What's it all about? Listen on.on.

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  Anderson: The First Time 24 Nov 09

  15:30 Tue, 24 Nov 09

  Do you remember the first time you kissed a girl? Well there's a story about something like that - sort of. Elsewhere Sean dreams of a polar bear.

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• Best of Nolan

  Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day has made it the biggest show in the country. An unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment.

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  Nolan: Is there anything we can do to stop boy racers? Tuesday 24th November 2009

  12:09 Tue, 24 Nov 09

  The incredible story of Mike Allen who's life changed dramatically in 2007 when he was in a road accident that left him with horrific injuries. Last week the boy racer who caused the accident was jailed for a year. An incredible story of physical and mental recovery.

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• Best of Talkback

  Talkback was Northern Ireland's first news phone-in programme and has been on air for more than 20 years. For many years it was a sounding board for the public to react and comment on the sectarian violence of the troubles and the development of the peace process. Today the agenda reflects the changing shape of Northern Ireland - topics like anti-social behaviour, hospital cleanliness and devolution issues are now high on the agenda. It is presented by Wendy Austin, one of NI's best known broadcasters.

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  Talkback tuesday

  12:00 Tue, 24 Nov 09

  William Crawley stands in for Wendy, and hears an amazing story. Imagine discovering, at the age of 48, a sister you never knew you had…....

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• Everyday Ethics

  Provocative weekly debate with William Crawley on moral, religious and ethical issues.

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  Infallibility and the ethics of generosity

  11:03 Sun, 22 Nov 09

  Has the concept of infallibility outlived its usefulness in Catholic teaching? Three leading theologians debate the place of debating itself in today's church. Dr Toby Ord, a young Oxford don, explains why he has pledged to give two thirds of his salary to charity for the rest of his working life. The historian David Livingstone explores Presbyterian responses to Darwin's theory of evolution and asks why some Presbyterians became opponents of Darwinism while others brought an evangelical zeal to defending Darwin's ideas. And the legal commentator Joshua Rozenburg joins psychiatrist Dr Philip McGarry to assess a proposed new law of 'liability for suicide'.

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• Ulster's Funny Stuff

  Joe Lindsay presents a comedy compilation of the weird and wonderful week on BBC Radio Ulster.

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  UlsterFun: Survival Tips 21 Nov 09

  12:30 Sat, 21 Nov 09

  What is the worst thing that can happen to you on a flight? Gerry Anderson knows. Plus the reason why one woman made it off the Titanic.

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• On Your Behalf

  Linda McAuley presents our weekly download, campaigning on behalf of consumers who believe they are being short-changed, ill-treated or ignored. The podcast features the On Your Behalf weekly radio show and is full of information about how to fight for your rights. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial

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  OYB: Mixed Meters 21 Nov 09

  10:27 Sat, 21 Nov 09

  On this week's On Your Behalf podcast a tale of two gas meters - paying to heat someone else's home - the story of a woman who paid for her neighbours gas for 5 years! Think you're missing out on a benefit? How to check on line, no questions asked with a new online calculator - but will it put you right or casue more confusion than it helps? Our own benefits advisor Eileen Evason has tried it out. And Ryanair finally have to fork up for expenses but what about compensation - 18 months later.

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• Gardeners' Corner

  Get all the gardening advice you need for every month of the year from the experts in our Gardeners’ Corner download. Presenter Cherrie McIlwaine and her panel of experts answer your queries from their many years of experience. This podcast is packed with gardening hints and tips in a compact thirty minute episode.

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  Garden: Trees 21st November 2009

  10:11 Sat, 21 Nov 09

  This week, planting trees on a rceord breaking scale with the BBC Breathing Places Campaign, John Cushnie talks trees for tubs and gardens great or small and Reg Maxwell on the national plant collections of Northern Ireland.

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• Blas - Irish Language Magazine

  Is é atá sa phodchraoladh seo ná míreanna ó chláracha Gaeilge BBC Raidió Uladh. Is é Blas príomhchlár Gaeilge an stáisiún, a chraoltar Luan, Máirt, Déardaoin agus Aoine á chur I láthair ag Lynette Fay, Tomaí Ó Conghaile is Brian Mullen. I rith Chraobhann Iomána agus Peile na hÉireann, tugann an clár An Domhnach Mór deis do lucht tacaíochta agus díograise na gcluichí a dtuairimí féin a nochtadh ina leith. Rogha míreanna ó na cláracha seo ar fad atá sa phodchraoladh. Bain sult as!

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  Irish: BLAS 20_11_2009

  14:40 Fri, 20 Nov 09

  Léirmheas ar Foinse agus cúirt ar cheardlann dhioscmharcaíochta

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• ATL Introducing...New Irish Music

  The best new music from Northern Ireland! Alongside a guide to the biggest Northern Irish tracks on the ATL playlist, Rigsy presents a short gig guide and a profile on a local act ATL reckons are about to set the world alight. Also expect exclusive session tracks and one off specials from your favourite festivals in Ireland - north and south.

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• The Folks on the Hill

  BBC Radio Ulster's popular comedy sketch show satirises the politicians and personalities of Northern Ireland and beyond.

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