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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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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
Language:
English
Episodes
Does sport still have the power to unite people across identities, borders and backgrounds in today’s divided world?
4/15/2026
Richard O’Reilly steps in for William; he and guests discuss sport’s unifying power.
Duración:00:22:49
Fuel protests are shutting down major roads across Ireland
4/10/2026
Farmers are struggling with costs but is there any justification for blocking roads?
Duración:00:34:51
An interview with the actor Michael Patrick, who has died at the age of 35. First broadcast in August 2024
4/9/2026
Music in this episode has been shortened for rights reasons
Duración:00:42:17
A two-week ceasefire in the Middle East - both Iran and the US are claiming a win
4/8/2026
Iran and the United States have both said they're ready for further negotiations
Duración:00:55:55
How did Natalie McNally’s killer try to deceive police with a fake YouTube livestream alibi?
3/24/2026
William and guests discuss the verdict, deception, and impact of the case.
Duración:00:41:03
What do we know about the Iran school strike amid conflicting claims?
3/13/2026
William and guests examine the claims and wider information battle between Iran and US.
Duración:00:35:48
Keir Starmer visits Northern Ireland, what can the UK government do to help with heating oil prices?
3/12/2026
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duración:00:22:40
What does the Iran conflict mean for energy prices?
3/6/2026
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duración:00:37:00
200 years ago an Irish doctor performed a first caesarean while carrying his own astonishing personal secret?
2/16/2026
William speaks to the historian Dr Robyn Atcheson
Duración:00:16:22
Irish President Catherine Connolly challenged by the DUP’s Gregory Campbell on “Derry/Londonderry”.
2/6/2026
On her first visit to NI – the name of our second city dominate the headlines.
Duración:00:37:15
Should Senator George Mitchell have his Freedom of Belfast removed over Epstein links?
2/5/2026
Tributes to him have been removed in recent days, including at Queen's University.
Duración:00:27:43
Pharmacists in Northern Ireland warn essential medicines shortages.
2/4/2026
William and guests discuss the struggle for prescribed medicines and impact on health?
Duración:00:29:22
Education Minister Paul Givan announces changes to RE in schools.
2/3/2026
Paul Givan speaks exclusively to Talkback about his new plans for the curriculum.
Duración:00:36:19
Queen's University Belfast to sever ties with Senator George Mitchell, over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
2/2/2026
William Crawley and guests discuss "what does it mean to be in the Epstein files?"
Duración:00:38:53
Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety?
1/16/2026
Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.
Duración:00:33:00
Iran's threatened exuection of a young protester - what might come next?
1/14/2026
William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.
Duración:00:18:01
Commonwealth games: Team NI may not compete under the Ulster Banner. What does this mean for NI's identity issues?
1/13/2026
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duración:00:35:52
Where should Stormont's money go?
1/12/2026
William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.
Duración:00:35:03
Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader
1/2/2026
William is joined by our political correspondent, Gareth Gordon and guests for analysis.
Duración:00:24:26
Flu Season: Why is medical guidance met with so much skepticism?
12/12/2025
Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.
Duración:00:39:11