
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 135 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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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
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.
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.
Moved to Philadelphia on a j1 and listen to William everyday to keep up to date with all the craic at home!
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.
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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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Recent guests on Talkback include:
1. Brian Rowan
2. Ruth Patterson
3. Colm Murphy
4. Peter Cardwell
5. Gareth Gordon
6. Tim Kerrn
7. Jim Alastair
8. Malo Harra
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