http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radioulster/talkback/Talkback was Northern Ireland's first news phone-in programme and has been on air for more than 20 years. For many years it was a sounding board for the public to react and comment on the sectarian violence of the troubles and the development of the peace process. Today the agenda reflects the changing shape of Northern Ireland - topics like anti-social behaviour, hospital cleanliness and devolution issues are now high on the agenda. It is presented by Wendy Austin, one of NI's best known broadcasters.Talkback was Northern Ireland's first news phone-in programme and has been on air for more than 20 years. For many years it was a sounding board for the public to react and comment on the sectarian violence of the troubles and the development of the peace process. Today the agenda reflects the changing shape of Northern Ireland - topics like anti-social behaviour, hospital cleanliness and devolution issues are now high on the agenda. It is presented by Wendy Austin, one of NI's best known broadcasters.BBC Radio UlsterBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/talkback.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radioulster/talkback/(C) BBC 2013Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:29 +0100Talkback, Talk Back, TalkBack, David Dunseith, news, BBC Radio Ulster, journalism, news, phone in, BBC, Northern Ireland, DunsiethTalkback, Talk Back, TalkBack, David Dunseith, news, BBC Radio Ulster, journalism, news, phone in, BBC, Northern Ireland, DunsiethnononadultAll of us like to hold on to things, whether given to us or bought... It might be a present from a special friend or maybe a record collection you never want to chuck in the bin... But have you ever considered yourself to be a hoarder? As many as 1.2 million people in the UK are meant to suffer from this and just this month it has been recognised as a mental illness. Wendy talks to Jasmine Harman presenter of BBC One show "Britain's Biggest Hoarders"All of us like to hold on to things, whether given to us or bought... It might be a present from a special friend or maybe a record collection you never want to chuck in the bin... But have you ever considered yourself to be a hoarder? As many as 1.2...All of us like to hold on to things, whether given to us or bought... It might be a present from a special friend or maybe a record collection you never want to chuck in the bin... But have you ever considered yourself to be a hoarder? As many as 1.2 million people in the UK are meant to suffer from this and just this month it has been recognised as a mental illness. Wendy talks to Jasmine Harman presenter of BBC One show "Britain's Biggest Hoarders"Wed, 22 May 2013 16:07:00 +01007:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130522-1607.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130522-1607a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterAnn Travers, the sister of IRA murder victim Mary Travers talks of her distress at the SDLP decision to block a bill which would ban people convicted of serious offences being appointed special advisers at StormontAnn Travers, the sister of IRA murder victim Mary Travers talks of her distress at the SDLP decision to block a bill which would ban people convicted of serious offences being appointed special advisers at Stormont...Ann Travers, the sister of IRA murder victim Mary Travers talks of her distress at the SDLP decision to block a bill which would ban people convicted of serious offences being appointed special advisers at StormontTue, 21 May 2013 15:33:00 +010013:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130521-1533.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130521-1533a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterWe've been talking about the pain of Dementia and a panel of experts came in to the studio to answer your questions.We've been talking about the pain of Dementia and a panel of experts came in to the studio to answer your questions....We've been talking about the pain of Dementia and a panel of experts came in to the studio to answer your questions.Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 +010016:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130516-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130516-1200a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterWendy speaks to the First Minister Peter Robinson and soaks up the atmosphere at the Balmoral Show.Wendy speaks to the First Minister Peter Robinson and soaks up the atmosphere at the Balmoral Show....Wendy speaks to the First Minister Peter Robinson and soaks up the atmosphere at the Balmoral Show.Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 +010032:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130515-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130515-1200a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterHollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. The 37-year-old mother of six explained her reasons for having the surgery saying doctors estimated that she had an 87% risk of breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer. She said she decided to be proactive and to minimise the risk as much she could. Just how common is this sort of surgery?Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. The 37-year-old mother of six explained her reasons for having the surgery saying doctors estimated that she had an 87% risk of breast...Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. The 37-year-old mother of six explained her reasons for having the surgery saying doctors estimated that she had an 87% risk of breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer. She said she decided to be proactive and to minimise the risk as much she could. Just how common is this sort of surgery?Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 +010013:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130514-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130514-1200a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterWendy takes a look at our public transport and why the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise service is losing passengers.Wendy takes a look at our public transport and why the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise service is losing passengers....Wendy takes a look at our public transport and why the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise service is losing passengers.Mon, 13 May 2013 14:39:00 +01000:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130513-1439.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130513-1439a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterConor Bradford talks to the Mayor of London Boris Johnson on a bus in Ballymena...Conor Bradford talks to the Mayor of London Boris Johnson on a bus in Ballymena......Conor Bradford talks to the Mayor of London Boris Johnson on a bus in Ballymena...Fri, 10 May 2013 12:03:00 +01004:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130510-1203.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130510-1203a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterWe had the Financial Ombudsman David Cresswell in the studio today to answer your questions on Payment Protection Insurance.We had the Financial Ombudsman David Cresswell in the studio today to answer your questions on Payment Protection Insurance....We had the Financial Ombudsman David Cresswell in the studio today to answer your questions on Payment Protection Insurance.Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 +010030:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130508-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130508-1200a.mp3BBC Radio Ulster3 women, held captive for as long as ten years, escape from a house in Cleveland, Ohio. We have the latest.3 women, held captive for as long as ten years, escape from a house in Cleveland, Ohio. We have the latest....3 women, held captive for as long as ten years, escape from a house in Cleveland, Ohio. We have the latest.Tue, 07 May 2013 15:24:00 +010023:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130507-1524.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130507-1524a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterFed up with the sound of drumming as she was performing in a London theatre, Helen Mirren left the stage to sort it out!Fed up with the sound of drumming as she was performing in a London theatre, Helen Mirren left the stage to sort it out!...Fed up with the sound of drumming as she was performing in a London theatre, Helen Mirren left the stage to sort it out!Mon, 06 May 2013 12:01:00 +01009:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130506-1201.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130506-1201a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterAlmost half of our public representatives could be in line for a severance pay of up to £35,000 if they step down in advance of next year's local government elections. It's all part of the plan to create 11 super councils here.. The payments will be issued as a reward for their hard work over many years. And guess who'll be footing the bill? You guessed it. The taxpayer. So what happened to public service?Almost half of our public representatives could be in line for a severance pay of up to £35,000 if they step down in advance of next year's local government elections. It's all part of the plan to create 11 super councils here.. The payments will be...Almost half of our public representatives could be in line for a severance pay of up to £35,000 if they step down in advance of next year's local government elections. It's all part of the plan to create 11 super councils here.. The payments will be issued as a reward for their hard work over many years. And guess who'll be footing the bill? You guessed it. The taxpayer. So what happened to public service?Fri, 03 May 2013 13:39:00 +010020:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130503-1339.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130503-1339a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterThe Health Minister Edwin Poots listens to YOUR concerns about Transforming Your Care and the policy of caring for elderly people in their own homes. He takes calls from Talkback listeners...The Health Minister Edwin Poots listens to YOUR concerns about Transforming Your Care and the policy of caring for elderly people in their own homes. He takes calls from Talkback listeners......The Health Minister Edwin Poots listens to YOUR concerns about Transforming Your Care and the policy of caring for elderly people in their own homes. He takes calls from Talkback listeners...Thu, 02 May 2013 13:45:00 +010036:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130502-1345.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130502-1345a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterNot enough tickets being sold and a shortage of sponsorship - doesn't sound good for the UK City of Culture programme in Derry-Londonderry. Will some events have to bite the dust? Not according to the chief executive of the City of Culture team, Shona McCarthy who says she's confident no cuts will have to be made. But why is the programme failing to attract funding and bums on seats?Not enough tickets being sold and a shortage of sponsorship - doesn't sound good for the UK City of Culture programme in Derry-Londonderry. Will some events have to bite the dust? Not according to the chief executive of the City of Culture team, Shona...Not enough tickets being sold and a shortage of sponsorship - doesn't sound good for the UK City of Culture programme in Derry-Londonderry. Will some events have to bite the dust? Not according to the chief executive of the City of Culture team, Shona McCarthy who says she's confident no cuts will have to be made. But why is the programme failing to attract funding and bums on seats?Wed, 01 May 2013 15:23:00 +01007:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130501-1523.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130501-1523a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterThe US basketball player Jason Collins has become the first male athlete currently playing in one of America's big four sports to come out as being gay. He said "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay." So, how difficult is it for someone like Jason to come out? And will we see more high profile sports men and women coming out? Talkback speaks to Lou Englefield from Pride Sports and UK Born retired NBA player John Amaechi - he came out in 2007 after retiring from the sportThe US basketball player Jason Collins has become the first male athlete currently playing in one of America's big four sports to come out as being gay. He said "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay." So, how difficult is it for...The US basketball player Jason Collins has become the first male athlete currently playing in one of America's big four sports to come out as being gay. He said "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay." So, how difficult is it for someone like Jason to come out? And will we see more high profile sports men and women coming out? Talkback speaks to Lou Englefield from Pride Sports and UK Born retired NBA player John Amaechi - he came out in 2007 after retiring from the sportTue, 30 Apr 2013 13:51:00 +010012:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130430-1351.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130430-1351a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterMembers of the World War II Artic convoys took supplies to the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1945 with more than 3000 dying while on the convoys... Winston Churchill described it as the "worst journey in the world". This month, David Cameron hailed the men as a "group of heroes" when he presented them with the newly-created Arctic Star but local man John Cummings who was one of the survivors, wasn't invited to Downing Street, instead his medal was posted to him.Members of the World War II Artic convoys took supplies to the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1945 with more than 3000 dying while on the convoys... Winston Churchill described it as the "worst journey in the world". This month, David Cameron hailed the...Members of the World War II Artic convoys took supplies to the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1945 with more than 3000 dying while on the convoys... Winston Churchill described it as the "worst journey in the world". This month, David Cameron hailed the men as a "group of heroes" when he presented them with the newly-created Arctic Star but local man John Cummings who was one of the survivors, wasn't invited to Downing Street, instead his medal was posted to him.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:41:00 +01009:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130429-1341.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130429-1341a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterDo you have a posh voice when you answer the phone?Do you have a posh voice when you answer the phone?...Do you have a posh voice when you answer the phone?Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +01006:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130426-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130426-1200a.mp3BBC Radio UlsterIt looks like Northern Ireland's children will be going to Dublin for heart surgery. Is that the best option?It looks like Northern Ireland's children will be going to Dublin for heart surgery. Is that the best option?...It looks like Northern Ireland's children will be going to Dublin for heart surgery. Is that the best option?Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +010040:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130425-1200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130425-1200b.mp3BBC Radio UlsterDespite risks including premature birth, low birth weight and even cot death...The South Eastern health trust has revealed that 15 out of every 100 pregnant woman it deals with, smokes. Wendy talks to a former midwife and a doctor about the risks...Despite risks including premature birth, low birth weight and even cot death...The South Eastern health trust has revealed that 15 out of every 100 pregnant woman it deals with, smokes. Wendy talks to a former midwife and a doctor about the risks......Despite risks including premature birth, low birth weight and even cot death...The South Eastern health trust has revealed that 15 out of every 100 pregnant woman it deals with, smokes. Wendy talks to a former midwife and a doctor about the risks...Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:40:00 +010021:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130423-1340.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/northernireland/talkback/talkback_20130423-1340a.mp3BBC Radio Ulster