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Best of Nolan

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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

Episodes

20 of 149 episodes

Major rift in the DUP grows as Carla Lockhart resigns as a party officer – but will she now leave the party?

DUP's Paul Givan, TUV's Timothy Gaston and UUP's Jon Burrows react to Nolan

66:20Oct 23, 2026

DUP MP Carla Lockhart writes to SoS Chris Bryant demanding fresh assessment of status of Provisional IRA

Also, former DUP Special Advisor David Graham, Prof Jon Tonge and SDLP's Claire Hanna

49:04Oct 22, 2026

NHS dental system is ‘not viable’, says British Dental Association – what can be done for patients who can’t pay to go private?

Nolan talks to dentist Paul Brennan, DUP MLA Diane Dodds and SDLP's Colin McGrath

69:24Oct 21, 2026

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

79:47Oct 20, 2026

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.

38:47Oct 19, 2026

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.

49:39Oct 16, 2026

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

Nolan speak with DUP party leader Gavin Robinson

66:31Oct 15, 2026

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

54:07Oct 14, 2026

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.

61:53Oct 13, 2026

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

72:15Oct 12, 2026

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

45:31Oct 9, 2026

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

60:58Oct 8, 2026

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

52:35Oct 7, 2026

BBC NI axes two local comedy shows as part of major cuts – what is the future of the corporation in NI?

Nolan talks to comedian Paddy McDonnell, Belfast Telegraph's John Laverty and callers

35:29Oct 6, 2026

Drumcree : Garvaghy Road residents take case to Court of Appeal as 'one and done' offer is turned down

Nolan talks to TUV MP Jim Allister, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers.

70:54Oct 5, 2026

No deal, no agreement, and so far, costing £3m in policing. What next for Drumcree?

Nolan talks to DUP MLA Trevor Clarke, SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and callers

65:32Oct 2, 2026

Nolan reveals details of deal offered to the Portadown Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents

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

79:37Oct 1, 2026

More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues

Nolan talks to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers

79:33Sep 30, 2026

Drumcree : what next for residents, Orange Order, police and politicians?

Nolan talks to ALL MLA Eóin Tennyson, former police officer Roy McComb and callers

81:30Sep 29, 2026

Tensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved?

Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers

80:33Sep 28, 2026