Best of Nolan

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

Episodes (25 available)

Best of Nolan

High Court hears dissident republicans may have mounted gun attacks at Drumcree – was the SoS right to intervene?

Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris, TUV MP Jim Allister and callers

20 Oct 2026

1 hr 20 mins

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Should the DUP pull the deputy First Minister out of the Executive as has been suggested by MP Carla Lockhart?

Nolan talks to political commentators Alex Kane, David Graham and callers.

19 Oct 2026

39 mins

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Is it time for Stormont to accept the £1.5 Billion offer from the Secretary of State?

Also, woman, who was knocked off her mobility scooter, waited six hours for an ambulance.

16 Oct 2026

50 mins

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DUP Leader discusses possible Drumcree terror threat and dire budgetary consequences for Northern Ireland

Nolan speak with DUP party leader Gavin Robinson

15 Oct 2026

1 hr 7 mins

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Stormont’s ‘willy-nilly’ spending without a budget is ‘irresponsible’ Secretary of State warns NI politicians

And, NI faces detrimental winter due to impending industrial action Health Minister warns

14 Oct 2026

54 mins

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How much of a grip do paramilitaries still hold on communities in Northern Ireland?

More on Drumcree & Nolan speaks with a concerned father about Daisy Hill maternity ward.

13 Oct 2026

1 hr 2 mins

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Secretary of State Chris Bryant intervenes in Drumcree dispute by banning Orange Order march, what happens next?

Nolan speaks with Jon Burrows, Gerry Carroll, Jim Allister, resident Dessie, and more

12 Oct 2026

1 hr 12 mins

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Drumcree fallout : Interview letters issued to politicians by PSNI investigating Garvaghy Road unlawful protests

Nolan talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers

9 Oct 2026

46 mins

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Drumcree : Garvaghy residents warn if Orange Order doesn’t back down - it could lead to other parade agreements breaking down

Nolan talks to DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and former SDLP special advisor Brendan Mulgrew

8 Oct 2026

1 hr 1 min

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What can be done to end the morning ‘scramble’ for GP appointments in NI?

Nolan talks to BMA's Dr Alan Stout, Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan and callers

7 Oct 2026

53 mins