http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/nolan/home/Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day has made it the biggest show in the country. An unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment.Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day has made it the biggest show in the country. An unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment.BBC Radio UlsterBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/nolan.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/nolan/home/(C) BBC 2013Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:04 +0100Showbiz, news, entertainment, debate, Nolan, phone in, BBC, Northern Ireland, Ulster, Steven, radioShowbiz, news, entertainment, debate, Nolan, phone in, BBC, Northern Ireland, Ulster, Steven, radionononadultThe UK's favourite soap stars are portraying irresponsible lifestyles, with unhealthy eating habits, potentially dangerous amounts of alcohol drinking and alarmingly low levels of physical activity. That's according to a report by Co-operative Food of more than 830 scenes of the UK's four most popular soaps. Do YOU agree? Are they setting a bad example for us all or do we need to take responsibility for our own choices and decisions? Journalists Andrea McVeigh and Niamh Horan discuss! And also on the programme 20 thousand people in Northern Ireland suffer from Epilepsy... and as part of Epilepsy Awareness Week charities are trying to banish some of the myths surrounding the condition. Corrin Warmington's son George was just 3 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy. He's now 5 but Corrin says it's been a steep learning curve.The UK's favourite soap stars are portraying irresponsible lifestyles, with unhealthy eating habits, potentially dangerous amounts of alcohol drinking and alarmingly low levels of physical activity. That's according to a report by Co-operative Food of...The UK's favourite soap stars are portraying irresponsible lifestyles, with unhealthy eating habits, potentially dangerous amounts of alcohol drinking and alarmingly low levels of physical activity. That's according to a report by Co-operative Food of more than 830 scenes of the UK's four most popular soaps. Do YOU agree? Are they setting a bad example for us all or do we need to take responsibility for our own choices and decisions? Journalists Andrea McVeigh and Niamh Horan discuss! And also on the programme 20 thousand people in Northern Ireland suffer from Epilepsy... and as part of Epilepsy Awareness Week charities are trying to banish some of the myths surrounding the condition. Corrin Warmington's son George was just 3 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy. He's now 5 but Corrin says it's been a steep learning curve.Fri, 24 May 2013 12:39:00 +010018:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130524-1239.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130524-1239a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterStephen talks about the fatal attack on a member of the armed forces yesterday. Asghar Bukhari, John O'Connor, Doug Beattie, Roy Greenslade and Nolan Callers react.Stephen talks about the fatal attack on a member of the armed forces yesterday. Asghar Bukhari, John O'Connor, Doug Beattie, Roy Greenslade and Nolan Callers react....Stephen talks about the fatal attack on a member of the armed forces yesterday. Asghar Bukhari, John O'Connor, Doug Beattie, Roy Greenslade and Nolan Callers react.Thu, 23 May 2013 11:55:00 +010034:25http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130523-1155.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130523-1155a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterA massive shock for households this morning as electricity prices are set to be increased by nearly 18 percent. Stephen wants to be marooned somewhere offshore, so he can lose some weight! The idea is he'll be stranded there and the team will airlift food into me.A massive shock for households this morning as electricity prices are set to be increased by nearly 18 percent. Stephen wants to be marooned somewhere offshore, so he can lose some weight! The idea is he'll be stranded there and the team will...A massive shock for households this morning as electricity prices are set to be increased by nearly 18 percent. Stephen wants to be marooned somewhere offshore, so he can lose some weight! The idea is he'll be stranded there and the team will airlift food into me.Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:00 +010042:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130522-1320.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130522-1320a.mp3BBC Radio Ulster'Stop demonising children' is the message to policing bodies from the Commissioner for Children and Young People. Patricia Lewsley-Mooney has taken exception to a police leaflet in Moira, warning against street football. The Commissioner has also criticised a poster campaign in Belfast, showing a youth in a hoodie and asking parents if they they know where their children are. Callers react.'Stop demonising children' is the message to policing bodies from the Commissioner for Children and Young People. Patricia Lewsley-Mooney has taken exception to a police leaflet in Moira, warning against street football. The Commissioner has also...'Stop demonising children' is the message to policing bodies from the Commissioner for Children and Young People. Patricia Lewsley-Mooney has taken exception to a police leaflet in Moira, warning against street football. The Commissioner has also criticised a poster campaign in Belfast, showing a youth in a hoodie and asking parents if they they know where their children are. Callers react.Tue, 21 May 2013 11:47:00 +010028:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130521-1147.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130521-1147a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterGay marriage takes another step towards becoming legal in England and Wales today as it's debated again by MPs. The same-sex marriage bill returns to the Commons and it looks set to worsen the recent tensions between David Cameron and some sections of his party. Many Conservative MPs are expected to oppose the measure in a series of free votes on the bill for couples in England & Wales. Of course gay marriage won't become legal in Northern Ireland with the DUP vowing to block it.Gay marriage takes another step towards becoming legal in England and Wales today as it's debated again by MPs. The same-sex marriage bill returns to the Commons and it looks set to worsen the recent tensions between David Cameron and some sections of...Gay marriage takes another step towards becoming legal in England and Wales today as it's debated again by MPs. The same-sex marriage bill returns to the Commons and it looks set to worsen the recent tensions between David Cameron and some sections of his party. Many Conservative MPs are expected to oppose the measure in a series of free votes on the bill for couples in England & Wales. Of course gay marriage won't become legal in Northern Ireland with the DUP vowing to block it.Mon, 20 May 2013 13:07:00 +010034:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130520-1307.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130520-1307a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterBusiness owners on the north coast say a decision to close the A2 between Benone and Downhill will have a devastating impact on their businesses.Business owners on the north coast say a decision to close the A2 between Benone and Downhill will have a devastating impact on their businesses....Business owners on the north coast say a decision to close the A2 between Benone and Downhill will have a devastating impact on their businesses.Fri, 17 May 2013 10:37:00 +010014:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130517-1037.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130517-1037a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterRathcoole residents anger at a 21 hour delay in the PSNI response to reports that a man was acting suspiciously in front of their children.Rathcoole residents anger at a 21 hour delay in the PSNI response to reports that a man was acting suspiciously in front of their children....Rathcoole residents anger at a 21 hour delay in the PSNI response to reports that a man was acting suspiciously in front of their children.Thu, 16 May 2013 11:49:00 +010022:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130516-1149.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130516-1149a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterDoctors and managers say major changes must occur to avoid the collapse of our A&E Departments.Doctors and managers say major changes must occur to avoid the collapse of our A&E Departments....Doctors and managers say major changes must occur to avoid the collapse of our A&E Departments.Wed, 15 May 2013 13:41:00 +010037:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130515-1341.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130515-1341b.mp3BBC Radio UlsterA PSNI warning that a legal limbo here could make it tougher to track down paedophiles, gangsters, drug dealers and people traffickersA PSNI warning that a legal limbo here could make it tougher to track down paedophiles, gangsters, drug dealers and people traffickers...A PSNI warning that a legal limbo here could make it tougher to track down paedophiles, gangsters, drug dealers and people traffickersTue, 14 May 2013 12:29:00 +010042:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130514-1229.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130514-1229a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterColeen Nolan on fame, money and her sister's Bernie's incurable cancer.Coleen Nolan on fame, money and her sister's Bernie's incurable cancer....Coleen Nolan on fame, money and her sister's Bernie's incurable cancer.Mon, 13 May 2013 11:33:00 +010018:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130513-1133.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130513-1133a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterA new push on building a shared future. But plans announced by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are under fire from other Stormont parties. Is agreement really as far away as ever?A new push on building a shared future. But plans announced by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are under fire from other Stormont parties. Is agreement really as far away as ever?...A new push on building a shared future. But plans announced by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are under fire from other Stormont parties. Is agreement really as far away as ever?Fri, 10 May 2013 13:40:00 +010081:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130510-1340.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130510-1340a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterOn the radio show earlier this week, and on last nights TV programme we were talking about a channel4 doc where a mother hired Belfast sex worker Laura Lee, to help her son lose his virginity. Her son is disabled and she didn't want him to miss out. Brian contacted us and wanted to tell us about his disabled son.On the radio show earlier this week, and on last nights TV programme we were talking about a channel4 doc where a mother hired Belfast sex worker Laura Lee, to help her son lose his virginity. Her son is disabled and she didn't want him to miss...On the radio show earlier this week, and on last nights TV programme we were talking about a channel4 doc where a mother hired Belfast sex worker Laura Lee, to help her son lose his virginity. Her son is disabled and she didn't want him to miss out. Brian contacted us and wanted to tell us about his disabled son.Thu, 09 May 2013 12:42:00 +010032:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130509-1242.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130509-1242a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterFinance Minister Sammy Wilson on why the DUP want to put flag poles up on ALL government buildings under their control And Sir Alex Ferguson announces his retirement.Finance Minister Sammy Wilson on why the DUP want to put flag poles up on ALL government buildings under their control And Sir Alex Ferguson announces his retirement....Finance Minister Sammy Wilson on why the DUP want to put flag poles up on ALL government buildings under their control And Sir Alex Ferguson announces his retirement.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:55:00 +010032:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130508-1255.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130508-1255a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterAnother flag row, as the Department of Finance says their minister Sammy Wilson wants the union flag to fly at ANOTHER five government buildings under his control on designated days.. The DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell on why he's fighting against the shutting down of an elderly care home in his area still under threat of closure..Another flag row, as the Department of Finance says their minister Sammy Wilson wants the union flag to fly at ANOTHER five government buildings under his control on designated days.. The DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell on why he's...Another flag row, as the Department of Finance says their minister Sammy Wilson wants the union flag to fly at ANOTHER five government buildings under his control on designated days.. The DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell on why he's fighting against the shutting down of an elderly care home in his area still under threat of closure..Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:00 +010030:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130507-1526.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130507-1526a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterAs the UUP continues to call for the Health Minister Edwin Poots to resign, where next over elderly care home closures here... Stephen talks to DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson. And Lisa is out and about with the Belfast marathon runners - as if they haven't enough to worry about!As the UUP continues to call for the Health Minister Edwin Poots to resign, where next over elderly care home closures here... Stephen talks to DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson. And Lisa is out and about with the Belfast marathon runners - as if they haven't...As the UUP continues to call for the Health Minister Edwin Poots to resign, where next over elderly care home closures here... Stephen talks to DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson. And Lisa is out and about with the Belfast marathon runners - as if they haven't enough to worry about!Mon, 06 May 2013 13:34:00 +010040:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130506-1334.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130506-1334a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterThe Care homes debacle continues. Health Minister Edwin Poots meets health bosses today, as calls grow for him to resign. Stephen talks again to our brave voice of people in residential homes, 92 year old Jean Faulkner.The Care homes debacle continues. Health Minister Edwin Poots meets health bosses today, as calls grow for him to resign. Stephen talks again to our brave voice of people in residential homes, 92 year old Jean Faulkner....The Care homes debacle continues. Health Minister Edwin Poots meets health bosses today, as calls grow for him to resign. Stephen talks again to our brave voice of people in residential homes, 92 year old Jean Faulkner.Fri, 03 May 2013 12:53:00 +010074:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130503-1253.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130503-1253a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterChief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board John Compton has told the Nolan show it is clear the Northern Trust has failed in how it has dealt with 92 year old Jean Faulkner. Care Home Staff describe the impact of these potential closures on residentsChief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board John Compton has told the Nolan show it is clear the Northern Trust has failed in how it has dealt with 92 year old Jean Faulkner. Care Home Staff describe the impact of these potential closures...Chief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board John Compton has told the Nolan show it is clear the Northern Trust has failed in how it has dealt with 92 year old Jean Faulkner. Care Home Staff describe the impact of these potential closures on residentsThu, 02 May 2013 16:03:00 +010078:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130502-1603.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130502-1603a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterThe storm over the future of elderly residential care across Northern Ireland continues. Unionists prepare to meet the IFA over the non playing of the National Anthem at Saturday's Irish Cup Final. We talk to one young stroke survivor who's running the Belfast Marathon on Monday after originally being told she would never walk or talk again.The storm over the future of elderly residential care across Northern Ireland continues. Unionists prepare to meet the IFA over the non playing of the National Anthem at Saturday's Irish Cup Final. We talk to one young stroke survivor who's running...The storm over the future of elderly residential care across Northern Ireland continues. Unionists prepare to meet the IFA over the non playing of the National Anthem at Saturday's Irish Cup Final. We talk to one young stroke survivor who's running the Belfast Marathon on Monday after originally being told she would never walk or talk again.Wed, 01 May 2013 12:24:00 +010025:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130501-1224.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130501-1224a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterSnooker legend Jimmy White talks to Stephen about his life, his snooker and why he wants a world ranking tournament in Belfast to remember Alex Higgins...Snooker legend Jimmy White talks to Stephen about his life, his snooker and why he wants a world ranking tournament in Belfast to remember Alex Higgins......Snooker legend Jimmy White talks to Stephen about his life, his snooker and why he wants a world ranking tournament in Belfast to remember Alex Higgins...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:23:00 +010022:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130430-1223.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130430-1223a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterA Parades Commission ruling was breached by a loyalist band at a parade in Belfast. Stephen talks to Winston Irvine and Conor MaskeyA Parades Commission ruling was breached by a loyalist band at a parade in Belfast. Stephen talks to Winston Irvine and Conor Maskey...A Parades Commission ruling was breached by a loyalist band at a parade in Belfast. Stephen talks to Winston Irvine and Conor MaskeyMon, 29 Apr 2013 13:05:00 +010024:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130429-1305.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130429-1305a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterThe Southern Trust say they propose to close all five residential care homes in their area.The Southern Trust say they propose to close all five residential care homes in their area....The Southern Trust say they propose to close all five residential care homes in their area.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:20:00 +010061:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130426-1320.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130426-1320a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterHealth Union and patient anger as the Northern Trust says it intends to eventually close all residential care homes in their area... Patrick Graham, the Trust's Assistant Director of Primary Care and Older People's Services joins StephenHealth Union and patient anger as the Northern Trust says it intends to eventually close all residential care homes in their area... Patrick Graham, the Trust's Assistant Director of Primary Care and Older People's Services joins Stephen...Health Union and patient anger as the Northern Trust says it intends to eventually close all residential care homes in their area... Patrick Graham, the Trust's Assistant Director of Primary Care and Older People's Services joins StephenThu, 25 Apr 2013 11:45:00 +010074:33http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130425-1145.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/nolan/nolan_20130425-1145a.mp3BBC Radio Ulster