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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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Latest Episodes

William Crawley chats to Dame Mary Beard about her BBC book week choice

France protests - who is to blame?

Reaction to BBC NI cuts to Irish language department

The challenges facing those trying to get a diagnosis and treatment in Northern Ireland

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Recent Guests

Mary Beard
Classicist, author and broadcaster who taught classics at Cambridge University for nearly 40 years.
University of Cambridge
Episode: Mary Beard on Homer's "The Odyssey" for book week
Ben Lowry
Journalist
Episode: Why is France burning?
Emanuel Sean Quinlivan
French politics lecturer at University College Cork
University College Cork
Episode: Why is France burning?
Lisa Louis
Journalist reporting from Paris
Episode: Why is France burning?
Carl White
SDLP councillor
SDLP
Episode: Why is France burning?
Patsy McGlone
SDLP MLA
SDLP
Episode: The possible impact of Irish language department cuts in BBC NI
Ciaran McGillivane
President of Conradh na Gaeilge
Conradh na Gaeilge
Episode: The possible impact of Irish language department cuts in BBC NI
Conal O'Marchin
Deputy chief executive of Foras na Gaeilge
Foras na Gaeilge
Episode: The possible impact of Irish language department cuts in BBC NI
Paul O'Neill
Journalist with Radio Fáilte, Belfast's community Irish-language station
Radio Fáilte
Episode: The possible impact of Irish language department cuts in BBC NI

Host

William Crawley
Host of Talkback and long-time moderator/facilitator for discussions on politics, news, and current affairs.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • More episodes please!

    Mr Crawley, it is a real shame we get so few episodes from your programme. i find it by far the most informative of programmes, please can u upload more episodes!

    thank you

    ciaran whelan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ciaran wexford
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Refreshing Pushback

    Listen to the goings on in NI from Los Angeles. William does a great job and plenty of pushback on guests or listeners calling in to spin a tail, refreshing to say the least.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RLJ 483
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent

    Living in Canada, I don’t hear much about the issues faced in Northern Ireland today. William Crawley does an excellent job of navigating between different speakers and opinions on important topics, somehow keeping his good humour the whole time. A great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C. J. Wolf
    Canada6 years ago
  • Favourite BBC presenter

    Moved to Philadelphia on a j1 and listen to William everyday to keep up to date with all the craic at home!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noodles193
    United States7 years ago
  • Fun listening

    I'm over here in Oregon,USA but I like listening to this podcast to get an idea of what's going on in Ireland. I especially like hearing about the migration crisis and local politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elliotte0157
    United States10 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the host's balanced handling of controversial topics and pushback against guests when needed.
The show is praised for providing multiple viewpoints and keeping discussions accessible for international audiences.
Audience feedback highlights timely coverage of NI issues and strong guest lineups, though some episodes may feel dense for casual listeners.

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Mary Beard on Homer's "The Odyssey" for book week
Q: How are you enjoying this status, this metier that you have as a public intellectual?
Beard resists the label, describing her public work instead as an academic's obligation to share what she has learned with curious people beyond the university.
Mary Beard on Homer's "The Odyssey" for book week
Q: Mary, why are we still talking about The Odyssey after so many thousands of years?
Beard says the poem is remarkably sophisticated, with stories within stories and flashbacks, and that it explores questions about home, growing up, loyalty, marriage and leadership that still matter.
The Power of Podcasts
Q: How did you approach that?
McDaid says the personal nature of the story made it difficult to set aside her emotions, but her investment helped build trust with other survivors.
The Power of Podcasts
Q: What is it about The Power of Podcasts? Is it the opportunity to give voice to victims in a way that maybe isn't possible in other shorter form media?
Greer says podcasts allow more time for sensitive, collaborative reporting, and that stories can prompt others to come forward. She also notes that listeners may recognize details and help connect the pieces of an investigation.
Is ADHD being over diagnosed?
Q: Do we have an overdiagnosis problem when it comes to ADHD?
Suzanne O'Sullivan says overdiagnosis is a problem, while acknowledging underdiagnosis also exists. She argues that rising diagnoses may not be benefiting people and that social or other mental health problems can be framed as ADHD.

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A current affairs program featuring panel discussions and live calls that cover Northern Ireland politics, policing, justice, and social issues. Episodes frequently center on high-profile developments, legal questions, and governance, with guests ranging from journalists and legal experts to politicians and advocacy voices. The show aims to unpack how decisions at Stormont, Westminster, and local councils shape everyday life, while inviting audience input and real-world perspectives. A notable strength is its brisk, debate-driven format that surfaces multiple viewpoints, often balancing insider insight with public sentiment. The mix of investigative topics, policy implications, and timely controversies makes it a strong fit for listeners wh... more

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2. Red Lines
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Recent guests on Talkback include:

1. Mary Beard
2. Ben Lowry
3. Emanuel Sean Quinlivan
4. Lisa Louis
5. Carl White
6. Patsy McGlone
7. Ciaran McGillivane
8. Conal O'Marchin

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