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BBC former security editor Brian Rowan responds to being caught in the surveillance net.

High Court hears challenge after Féile cancels Women’s Rights Network event.

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

How would a ban on the likes of Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube really work?

Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.

William and historian Dr Saivush Randjbar-Daemi discuss how Iran has reached this moment.

William and guests discuss Stormont's first draft multi-year budget since 2011.

Richard and guests discuss Rev Trevor Gribben’s resignation and the church’s future.

William and guests discuss recent hate-motivated crimes and consider what could be done.

In NI the age of criminal responsibility is 10. Should the law be changed ?

William discusses with panel the riots that have been taking place across the country.

What should politicians in NI say in response to that kind of disorder?

Was QUB right to break with Israel?

The book that marked an important turn in Heaney's poetry, and cemented his reputation.

Kristian Nairn talks about how Game of Thrones impacted his life and career.

Protester Sue Pentel has accused the PSNI of criminalising a peaceful protest.

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

William and guests discuss the death of Pope Francis and his impact as pontiff.

The rise of measles in Northern Ireland and the dangers of vaccine hesitancy.

William and guests discuss the male loneliness epidemic and how it can be tackled.

William and guests discuss why birth rates are falling, the impacts and the solutions.

William and guests discuss Conor McGregor's recent visit to the White House.

Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines

Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines

Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines

Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines

Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines

Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines

Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

What is the best way to protect everyone on our roads, without limiting freedoms?

Why did the DUP tell the public that these talks were not taking place?

Is there any hope for those whose lives have been ruined by substance addiction?

Should Northern Ireland take the leap into a new flag that everyone can celebrate?

Is it time for Australia to choose its own head of state?

William speaks to Trevor Birney about his new book, Shooting Crows...

Our panel discusses the highs and lows of fame at an early age.

What needs to happen in the Middle East to bring about a ceasefire and true peace?

William Crawley chats with guests about the proposed extended Sunday trading pilot.

William Crawley chats with guests about the increasing traffic issues in Belfast.

William Crawley discusses the new survey from the Commissioner for Victims of Crime NI.

William Crawley speaks to guests Oleksandra Matviichuk and Mary Dejevsky.

William Crawley chats to guests about the accessibility of public transport.

Why is a school for small children being turned into a political controversy?

Could past social media posts from politician Mark Robinson sway the 2024 US election?

Is it time to denormalise paramilitary groups in our society?

Public bodies deal with nearly every aspect of our lives, but are they fit for purpose?

Williams speaks with Noel Russel on his new book 'The Saved and the Spurned'.

Will the Casement Park Stadium ever be built? And if so, who should pay?

Talkback marks the milestone with a look at the role of the BBC in the story of NI.

Within sport and wider society, how flexible is our sense of national identity in 2024?

How will the government's decision to remove the Winter Fuel Payment affect the elderly?

William and guests discuss the diaries which reveal the secret world of Belfast's gay men

John Campbell discusses whether the new £320m hub will help break our car addiction.

William Crawley and guests discuss the class system in Northern Ireland.

The Education Minister offers guidance for headteachers to tackle smartphones in school.

The government is considering a change in the law that could change our working lives.

Chris Buckler is joined by guests to discuss the SDLP leader's resignation.

William Crawley is joined by guests in studio for discussion.

William Crawley is joined by Paolo Hewitt, Oasis' official biographer and DJ, radio presenter Steven Rainey and journalist Miranda Sawyer.

William and guests discuss the future of the Ulster Unionist Party.

William and guests discuss their summer reads.

William and guests discuss if the UK should act now to recognise the State of Palestine

William and guests discuss the perceptions of facial hair.

William and guests discuss the issues around grieving for four-legged friends.

William discusses: availability of affordable housing, waiting lists & the points system.

William and panel discuss the fall-out from the anti-immigrant protests in Belfast

William Crawley is joined by guests Goretti Horgan, Peter Bryson and Matthew Robinson.

William Crawley and guests talk about the tourist trade and rising prices in Portrush

Talkback with William Crawley and guests discussing street signs.

Prof John Barry and Henry Hill debate with William Crawley.

What are the challenges of returning to work after cancer treatment?

William Crawley and guests chat about the voting age in Northern Ireland.

William Crawley and guests discuss the general election results 2024

William Crawley discusses key election campaign moments and the future of democracy.

William Crawley discuss fiscal powers with Tim Cairns, Brendan Mulgrew and Ann Watt.

William speaks with David McCann, Dr Jamie Pow & Lee Smallwood on why people don't vote.

William and guests discuss whether or not they have an influence on how people vote.

He was one of the guests that attended the 'Pathway To Change' event at the weekend.

Our expert guests unpack the art of the political ads from TV to viral videos online.

Six health trusts say that the budget for health could have a catastrophic impact.

Donald Trump, the 1st former president of the US to become a convicted felon -discussion.

US Lawyer, Dan Lawton talks about Kevin Barry Artt & his wrongful conviction for murder.

Parents from here decided to find out and they've just published what they discovered.

With Stormont back, how important is this Westminster election for Northern Ireland?

Should the United Kingdom now give recognition to Palestine?

William Crawley and guests discuss BBC Northern Ireland's latest Spotlight programme.

We discuss the findings of the public inquiry into the infected blood scandal.

Michelle O’Neill has been giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry in Belfast today.

We discuss if our political leaders effectively protected the public during the pandemic.

We discuss what it means to be Irish with guests from different backgrounds

William Crawley chats with guests about the news and current affairs stories of the day.

We hear from Councillors and an historian on a row over Irish street signs in Belfast.

Ahead of the verdict, we hear from one of the families who lost a loved one at Stardust.

The Jarlath Burns interview on Talkback

MLAs called for the cap to be lifted in the assembly today.

Denis Bradley reveals how he helped bring peace to Troubles torn Northern Ireland.

Should we have a champion, a health service tsar, whose only job was to fix that?

An in-depth interview with The Orange Order Grand Secretary

William and guests discuss the suggestion of a different approach by the new Taoiseach.

Mr Robinson said Sir Jeffrey currently holds no role within the DUP.

We speak to signatories of the letter, as well as UK Lawyers for Israel.

A new study suggests that it could be a at least 6 billion pounds a year.

The killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has prompted outrage across Europe and America.

The panel also discuss what’s ahead for the other parties and our politics in general.

William spoke to guests about the breaking news.

Is Steve Baker right when he says unelected hardliners may be stopping a DUP return?

The dispute comes amidst Belfast hosting the international investment summit this week.

Would you travel abroad for surgery to save a few quid?

We discuss the future of policing here in the wake of Simon Byrne's resignation

We hear from The SDLP and a DUP founder who now believes a united Ireland is inevitable.

We speak to former RUC officer Dr William Matchett, Brian Rowan and UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt.

William Crawley is joined by Gareth Gordon, Allison Morris and Alan Mains to discuss

Pressure has been mounting on Mr Byrne after a number of recent controversies.

Even our own William Crawley was stranded. We ask what are your rights when travelling.

Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the issue surrounding rural schools in Northern Ireland

According to one insurance website, 4 out of 5 drivers have seen prices shoot up.

We talk to DUP MP Gregory Campbell, Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood and author Kevin Meagher

We hear from Conradh na Gaeilge, an SDLP councillor and an Irish historian.

Have you lost confidence in policing in Northern Ireland given the recent crisis?

Does the PSNI need to do more to protect their civilian staff?

We discuss the options available for students receiving their results today

We hear from Colin Woods from the Department for Infrastructure

We speak to the Chair of the Policing Board, Deirdre Toner.

We hear from a lobby group who want free travel to remain.

We examine the consequences of a serious data breach from The PSNI

With one in ten of Civil Service staff now an agency worker we look closer at the stats

What can we do to sort our climate crisis?

Reports of splits and factions pulling in different directions over the Stormont boycott.

Does our society penalise single people?

When, if ever, should someone be allowed to assist another person to die?

Almost one fifth of new GP trainee places in Northern Ireland are not filled.

A public hearing takes evidence from former military staff about UFOs

An artist whose life story was, in many ways, the embodiment of Ireland's story.

Is there still hope for reconciliation in Northern Ireland?

Local campaigners and healthcare experts debate the challenges facing healthcare in NI

Heatwaves are more severe. Climate scientists are worried. Are we paying attention?

Rishi Sunak says the next general election is not a "done deal"

The Law Society has condemned the remarks

Scotland and Wales have already pledged to extend free meals to all pupils.

Do you agree with MPs who say it is an unjust imposition on victims and survivors?

Mark Carruthers sits in for William Crawley

Mark Carruthers sits in for William Crawley

Chris Buckler sits in for William Crawley

Chris Buckler sits in for William Crawley

Chris Buckler sits in for William Crawley

People trust the NHS more than just about any other institution - how safe is its future?

MLAs are seeking other work because the NI Assembly is not sitting.

Are you worried about paying your bills? Our money saving experts take your calls.

Sir Reg Empey has accused the DUP of doing Sinn Fein’s dirty-work for them

A tale of two tragedies: The Titan Submersible and the Greece migrant boat disaster

The Irish government is to give UU's Magee campus £38m to help boost student numbers.

Experts answer callers concerns in relation to the cost of living crisis.

Discussion after DUP councillor suggests some unionists triggered by 'anything Irish'.

The panel discuss commemoration events and who should decide if they're right or wrong?

William talks to people who are trying to keep the stories of Sailortown alive.

While in a Belfast nursing home, Stanley O'Neill (79) was not showered for three months.

We speak to experts in the education sector and advocates for an integrated system.

We speak to DUP MP Gregory Campbell and employment lawyer Florence Smith.

Should these kinds of items be going up for sale?

We speak to those candidates who were intimidated during the course of the election.

We discuss the controversy surrounding John Steinbeck's of Mice and Men novel.

We hear from those within the education sector.

Professor Pete Shirlow from the University of Liverpool has carried out research into why some people decide not to exercise their democratic right to vote.

Academics Colin Harvey and Clare Rice, and DUP Ian Paisley discuss.

We hear from politicians and commentators to discuss where Northern Ireland is heading.

We speak to fertility experts about how IVF has transformed so many lives.

We hear from those within the shared education sector.

Today, William Crawley speaks to People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll.

Today, William Crawley speaks to SDLP MP Claire Hanna.

Today, William Crawley speaks to UUP leader Doug Beattie.

Today, William Crawley speaks to Alliance Party leader Naomi Long.

Today, William Crawley speaks to TUV leader Jim Allister.

Today, William Crawley speaks to DUP MP Gavin Robinson.

World leaders have been arriving in London ahead of tomorrow's coronation. Historians Gareth Russell, Tessa Dunlop and Professor Marie Coleman explain how the changes in the Coronation of King Charles reflect altered times and the preferences of a new monarch.

Today, William Crawley speaks to the Green Party's Mal O'Hara.

In the first of our party interviews, William Crawley speaks to Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy.

For viewers in the UK watching the Coronation this Saturday, there'll be an opportunity to swear an oath of allegiance to King Charles in an act of homage. It's a new innovation to involve the public but is it a good idea?

Chris Buckler speaks to a panel of guests to get their views and analysis.

How has the gesture been received both inside & outside Northern Ireland?

William talks to family members of victims who are anxious that inquests may not happen

William's joined by Sudanese uncle and nephew living in Northern Ireland

But not everything has changed. Could more be done to tackle paramilitaries?

Tara speaks to current and past presenters and producers, and the NUJ.

We take a look at the publics' perception of vaccinations.

He asks about his future plans & some of the controversial decisions he's already taken

Talkback discusses the lure of big dreams and big risks

How does Northern Ireland's peace journey compare with others across the world?

Mr Yar, the Afghan man who we first spoke to from Kabul in 2021, joins us in the studio.

Is there a moral case for forgetting our past and not keeping the painful wounds alive?

What could this presidential visit mean for us 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement?

William and a panel of guests discuss the GFA 25 years on with a live audience.

What does the whole A6 debacle tell us about how politics works here?

The NI Development Group have published 25 proposals, William & guests discuss

William & guests discuss what can be done to solve a centuries-old social rift

How much do you think they need to know about what happened here before they were born?

He's the feature of a new UEFA documentary, the filmmaker and former players join Mark

In the midst of a UDA feud in N Down, we ask what about gang members who've had enough?

A key Ulster Unionist negotiator, Sir Reg Empey explains why he said 'yes' to the deal

Will Gerry Adams get to see a united Ireland in his lifetime? Mark & guests discuss

Mark and the panel discuss what can be done to make our streets safer and cleaner.

We bring the breaking news of Liam Holden's family being awarded £350,000 in damages..

What does this say about the state of our publicly funded healthcare system?

The ex-prime minister is fighting accusations he misled Parliament over lockdown parties.

So what's next for devolution if the DUP continue their boycott?

Writer Michael Nugent on his new campaign to teach us all how to disagree better

Are 'traditional' jokes about the Irish funny or just lazy, offensive stereotypes?

Can a visit by the world's most powerful politician actually change things here?

How much freedom should presenters like Gary Lineker have to share their views?

The Founder and Director of the Centre for the Union think tank joins the panel

What should happen at Westminster and at Stormont while we wait for their decision?

William and guests react to the statement released by Nicola Bulley's family

Were the publishers of his books right to change words to avoid insensitive references?

Is this victim blaming or are the police trying to dispel online speculation?

Dentists warn rising costs could price them out of the NHS and into the private sector.

The Alliance MLA on what she says is a smear campaign being carried out by Loyalists.

Should public finances step in to secure its future?

The TUV's Jim Allister, Alliance's Kate Nicholl and journalist John Manley discuss.

Discussion with former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib and Sorcha Eastwood of Alliance.

RTE Europe Editor Tony Connelly, DUP MP Sammy Wilson and SDLP MP Claire Hanna discuss.

Retired solicitor Tony Caher and Nichola Greene from Nexus NI discuss.

What will it mean for those in the community sector, and those depending on services?

Professor Phil Scraton on truth-seeking inquiries, when and how they work best.

Our guests discuss what a deal would look like.

Are we facing a childcare crisis here?

New research reveals the divide that exists between Northern Ireland and the Republic.

Is flexible or hybrid-working the future? Or is it less productive to work from home?

Guests discuss how significant this shortfall in funding is.

That seems to be the UK government's new strategy to save some money. Is it fair?

Could voluntary coalition be a possibility the UK government is considering?

Our guests discuss whether religious leaders can help to develop a truth recovery process

Our panel guests discuss what role churches can play in an agreed truth recovery process.

Are relations improving, and might an agreement that pleases everyone in NI happen soon?

What more does the PSNI need to do to restore public confidence?

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie joins William in the Talkback studio

Discussion after a Scottish law is blocked for the first time for affecting UK-wide law.

Public health experts combat a new wave of misinformation.

Discussion on ADHD after the comedian Johnny Vegas announces his recent diagnosis.

Can the two governments and the party leaders deliver us a government here again?

Our panel discuss the latest developments around the protocol

What should it look like? Should it include more cross-border co-operation?

25 years ago, Mo Mowlam went into the Maze Prison to try to save the peace process.

Mark and the panel discuss Prince Harrys latest allegations against the Royal family

The PM is looking at plans for all pupils in England to study maths until the age of 18.

Should people be allowed to own a second home wherever they want?

We hear from small business owners across NI, as well as Janice Gault and Glyn Roberts

We look back at some of the political highlights of 2022 with a panel of guests in studio

Mobile phones are banned from cabinet meetings in the Republic of Ireland

The money is to help with energy bills but people can use the payment as they see fit

Mark Simpson sits in for William Crawley.

Our panel discuss the election that should have been held today

CWU say the postal service changing into a freelance, zero contract world

Criminal gangs monitor food banks identify people who may be desperate for help

Reports that the government is no longer in a rush to move NI protocol bill forward

Should other museums in these islands be following Corks example?

William and a panel of guests examine the social purpose of education.

The USPCA says it has seen a rise in surrendered animals due to unforeseen circumstances

A five-year-old girl has died from an illness linked to strep A in Belfast.

Our panel discuss what support is available for victims of disability hate crime

Footballers in Scotland are set to be banned from heading the day before or after a game

Reclaim the Night campaigners say no Executive here is making women's lives less safe

Our panel analyse the Secretary of States budget for the Stormont departments

Does this ruling help safeguard the union?

Is it time for the higher earners to bail out the health service?

How do we tackle the current crisis in GP care?

Our panel discuss the issues facing the health service.

The panel reacts to chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement.

We hear money saving advice after inflation hits a forty one year high.

We hear reaction as the global human population reaching 8 billion.

Just how serious are the problems in our health service right now?

The advertisement shows a couple making preparations to welcome a little girl into their home at Christmas time. How do those who have been fostered or adopted feel at seeing their experiences depicted in this way? We hear from those who have fostered children and those who have been fostered.

Queen's law professor Colin Harvey says a campaign of intimidation has put a "virtual target" on his back. Is it possible to have a conversation about the future of this place without it becoming abusive?

"It's an issue that if we have to eat grass on, we'll eat grass....It's a matter of such great importance that we will not be conceding ground on it. We have to have an outcome."

DUP MLA Edwin Poots on the news that MLAs are to have their pay cut by almost a third

They describe the impact caring for others, putting their own needs last, and rarely getting time off, is having on their mental well-being.

RCN members are looking for a pay increase of 5 per cent above inflation. Would you support nurses here going on strike?

Our panel and politicians respond to news of no assembly election before Christmas.

We analyse what the impact will be for the cost of living, for those with mortgages and those who rent. We also look at what it means for your savings, loans and overdrafts.

Sinn Fein and DUP councillors debate the change along with Professor Dominic Bryan.

Is an Assembly which can fall so easily worth saving at all?

Guests discuss politicians missing the deadline for restoring devolved government.

Within hours before an election must be called, how does an Assembly absence affect you?

Former Tory MP Anna Soubry, and former SpAds Lauren McEvatt and John McTernan discuss.

The new Prime Minister - the third in the past 3 months - has some urgent decisions to take about Northern Ireland, such as whether to stick with his current NIO team and whether to press forward to an early Assembly election.

Ahead of the announcement, we discuss what kind of Prime Minister he will be.

Back in 2016 May Blood told us how she chose Blackwatertown for her life peerage title

We also hear from May Blood herself from the Talkback archives

After the PM faced MPs for the third time, how long does she have left as leader?

Is there a way back that would enable Liz Truss to stay on as Prime Minister?

We speak to some former party SPAD's and Felicity Houston from NI Conservatives.

We ask Matt Cole from Advice NI and Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick from Ulster University.

Some senior Tory MPs have warned that the PM may have to rethink her tax-cutting plans.

Why do people respond so differently to these kinds of incidents?

Polls suggest a Tory wipe-out at the next election, should Liz Truss fear for her job?

Should there be a cable car to the top of Northern Ireland's highest mountain?

What did you make of what she had to say?

We hear from the Ulster Architectural Society and Belfast Buildings Trust.

We hear from those at the Party Conference in Birmingham.

William & guests discuss

William & guests discuss

William & guests analyse her answers following the most controversial budget in years

William & guests analyse her answers following the most controversial budget in years

Just how many people are affected already and how many will be by next year?

Just how many people are affected already and how many will be by next year?

Could we save lives by introducing Drugs Consumption Rooms here?

Could we save lives by introducing Drugs Consumption Rooms here?

William and guests discuss

William and guests discuss

William's expert guests make sense of how the government's mini-budget affects NI.

William's expert guests make sense of how the government's mini-budget affects NI.

An analysis into this new Census and its snapshot of today's Northern Ireland.

An analysis into this new Census and its snapshot of today's Northern Ireland.

William and guests discuss the Protocol and cost of living crisis

William and guests discuss the Protocol and cost of living crisis

Join William and guests as they discuss this issue following a new report

Join William and guests as they discuss this issue following a new report

Join William and guests

Join William and guests

Do you connect with these displays of public grief, or do you feel distant from them?

Do you connect with these displays of public grief, or do you feel distant from them?

Do you connect with these displays of public grief or do you feel distant from them?

Do you connect with these displays of public grief or do you feel distant from them?

On an historic day did Sinn Fein outplay Unionism?

On an historic day did Sinn Fein outplay Unionism?

We hear Liz Truss's first PMQs and get reaction and analysis.

We hear Liz Truss's first PMQs and get reaction and analysis.

We get the latest reaction and discuss Liz Truss's plans to tackle rising fuel costs.

We get the latest reaction and discuss Liz Truss's plans to tackle rising fuel costs.

Pivotal think tank warns current NI political situation focused on 'short-term survival'.

Talkback explores the incredible legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev

William & guests discuss the values that people want to see on display in the PSNI

We hear from both The Finance and Economy Minister on the programme

But overall, across the entire economy in NI, is the protocol helping us or hurting us?

But is there something more we could be doing as citizens? William & guests discuss

Join William & guests for tips on how to save money as cost of living crisis continues

Doug Beattie is live in studio to explore the future of unionism as a political tradition

Do we still judge people by their age?

Is it a gear change to safer roads? Or should the brakes be pulled on that idea?

Does either candidate have anything to offer the people of Northern Ireland?

Discussion on Liz Truss's proposal to strip richest households of energy bill discounts.

What do recent incidents say about our society and the state of community relations?

NIPSA's Carmel Gates, NI Conservative's Matthew Robinson and David McCann discuss.

Translink CEO Chris Conway, train historian Charles Friel and Rev Chris Hudson discuss.

Chancellor pledges to bring energy discount scheme for NI

A leading expert says our politicians are responsible for an epidemic of child poverty.

With 90% of our NHS dental practices not accepting new patients how are you impacted?

Community relations here have plummeted since Brexit so how do we reverse this trend?

Are online comments on a GAA pitch in east Belfast out of step with changes there?

What does it tell us about power-sharing, democracy, and the Good Friday Agreement rules?

Why does Northern Ireland have the worst uptake of breastfeeding in the entire UK?

Should there be compulsory sex education in Northern Ireland's schools?

The DUP challenge the GAA to root out sectarianism after a PSNI team withdraws from event

Could extending the grace period indefinitely solve the NI Protocol issue?

Is there enough support for people struggling to conceive?

Is there a place for the private sector to help deal with the waiting list crisis?

We reflect on the devastating IRA attacks which took place on this day, 50 years ago

With inflation rising what would a fair pay rise for public sector workers look like?

Trinity College Dublin is looking for volunteers to try to unlock the mystery of immunity

After two more deaths on our streets, what more can we do to help?

Is enough being done to help Ukrainian refugees in Northern Ireland?

Sarah Creighton - lawyer, Sam McBride - Belfast Telegraph, Brendan Hughes - Belfast Live

We assess the remaining runners and riders to be the next PM

We look at the history and tradition and ask what does this day mean to you?

William speaks to two donors who are the reason why others are now still alive.

We get the latest news and reaction to the Prime Minister's resignation.

As resignations continue the PM faces prime minister’s questions in the Commons

A demographer says we should tax those who don't have any children. Do you agree?

Is the recent on-court behaviour of Nick Kyrgios ruining the sport?

William discusses Covid infections with GP Dr Frances O'Hagan and Professor Martin McKee.

Research says children begin to relate to political symbols as early as the age of five.

A Yemeni doctor tells William about her life in the limbo of our immigration system.

The family of a Newry teenager are appealing for bone marrow donors to come forward.

Is it time to properly link the rail network around Belfast?

Discussion after Secretary of State Brandon Lewis pushes for more integrated education.

Discussion on how to protect our most important built heritage.

How difficult is it to get an MOT for your car ?

Inquiry finds Belfast Trust did not quickly intervene on Dr Michael Watt's misdiagnoses.

Concerns have been raised about the conditions asylum-seeking children are living in.

What are our politicians doing to help with the cost of living?

How common is the practice in Northern Ireland?

Is this the right way to tackle immigration?

Have you lost out on a job, or been mistreated in some way because of the way you speak?

The American journalist explains how he got immersed in the story of Jean McConville.

BBC NI will not resume live television coverage of the July parade.

Are we taking advantage of caring family members to provide social care on the cheap?

A mother of two disabled adult children tells us what it's really like to be a carer.

Thousands of workers across the UK begin a four-day week trial.

There has been widespread condemnation of a video mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder.

Journalist and historian Ronan McGreevy on the assassination that sparked Civil War

Discussion as Irish League Football heads towards staging more Sunday games.

Mark Simpson chairs a discussion with Dr Peter McLoughlin, Denis Murray and Susan McKay.

Do the photos matter? What do they tell us about how Downing Street approached lockdown?

Dr Lindsay Broadbent and Dr Hugh Adler give William a beginner's guide to Monkeypox

The latest news and reaction as the Taoiseach meets the five main political parties.

Daily Mail columnist Peter Hitchens says England should be a sovereign nation

How can consumers try and protect themselves against the current cost rises?

We get reaction to Liz Truss’s statement.

The UK government could introduce legislation that overrides parts of the Brexit deal.

Reaction to news that the DUP will not support the election of a new Stormont Speaker.

If we do end up with a silent assembly who will feel the pain?

The speech highlighted some of the 38 laws that ministers intend to pass this year.

We hear from finance expert Lynn Beattie & Sinead Quinn from Derry Against Fuel Poverty

We hear about the new library experience aimed at breaking the silence around death

How effective are TV political debates for politicians seeking votes

Is that progress or are we creating more trouble for problem gamblers?

Allison Morris and Elaine Crory discuss sexism and misogyny in politics.

We hear from Joe Lindsay, Brian-Henry Martin and Caoimhe O'Connell.

Could international tourists face barriers entering NI due to post-Brexit border plans?

A record number of women are standing in this year's Stormont election.

Education experts say schools here are failing to teach children about the Troubles.

Former Conservative MP Edwina Currie and SNP MP Kristen Oswald discuss.

Chemical War Expert, former advisor to NATO, Professor of War Studies discuss.

We speak to Animal Aid, equine vet Rosie Alcorn, and professional jockey Page Fuller.

What are the issues that will affect your decision on how to vote?

We speak to Keep NI Beautiful, Retail NI, and a political ecologist to get their view.

The boxer-turned-soldier talks about Western help and the likelihood of a peace plan.

Ukraine's president calls on people worldwide to show their solidarity with Ukraine.

How has your life changed in these past two years?

We speak to experts in chemical weapons, and Russian-Ukrainian relations.

Do his comments trivialise the war in Ukraine or has he been misunderstood?

Politicians have condemned it as "Dickensian, predatory capitalism." What do you think?

We speak to journalist John Sweeney in Kyiv, and international law and policy experts.

We talk to some offering their homes to refugees and find out more about the scheme.

We speak to charities who specialise in re-homing refugees.

Political communications expert Joanna Szostek and Russian blogger Jonny Tickle discuss.

We speak to DUP MP Sammy Wilson and Green Party Councillor Brian Smyth.

Does integrated education here deserve a boost?

We speak to SDLP MP Claire Hanna and businessman Frank Shivers.

SSE Airtricity announces a further gas price increase. Where are you feeling the pinch?

Tom Burgis speaks about the networks of dirty money his new book explores.

Our panel of experts discuss.

Advice NI's Kevin Higgins and social policy lecturer Goretti Horgan join the discussion.

The UK imposes sanctions after Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine.

William and guests talk about friendships that go beyond politics and division.

What do you think? Is it time for them to go?

The Government is offering the vaccine to 5-11 year-olds here. Join William and guests.

Discussion after he settles the US civil sexual assault case brought by Virginia Giuffre.

Join William and guests as they discuss the findings

Raising the question, what might happen to Unionist traditions if we had a United Ireland

This comes after Edwin Poots ordered an end to checks on goods at the Irish Sea Border.

ME sufferers tell us they have faced battles to get treatments they need.

Join William as he discusses the campaign with Grand Secretary Reverend Mervyn Gibson.

Founding DUP member Wallace Thompson, and academics Clare Rice and Jon Tonge discuss.

David Cameron wanted 'no doubt' over Bloody Sunday apology

Former Prime Minister David Cameron gives his first in-depth interview on Bloody Sunday.

But how do we pay for it? Who should provide it? William and guests discuss

William talks to the author of a new book on this fascinating chapter in our history

Join William as he chats to UUP leader Doug Beattie and hears political reaction.

Join William as he discusses this with the UUP, Alliance and the DUP.

An extended interview with Gary Murphy about his acclaimed biography of Charles Haughey.

We have an insight today from a former Loyalist paramilitary leader Jim Wilson

Discussion with Conservative peer Lord Marland and former Conservative MP Anna Soubry.

The two authors discuss their differing views on former Labour MP Kate Hoey's comments.

Proposed plan would allow MPs to be elected to the Assembly but keep Westminster seats.

Is now not the right time to replace him?

Do you forgive him?

The PM has declined to say if he was at a party during lockdown in May 2020.

Do you think that is fair?

Is there any point in having rules in place if they are not being enforced?

Two women share their first hand experiences of struggling to live without a home.

It's been a week of chaos for those trying to get covid passports to travel

Do you agree? Is this a regime rather than a government?

Andrée Murphy, Rev David Latimer, Nelson McCausland and Pádraic Mac Coitir discuss.

Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle and former school principal Michelle Markem discuss.

Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle and former school principal Michelle Markem discuss.

An extremist group calling itself Generation Sparta posted leaflets in the Ravenhill area

Victims' campaigners Alan McBride and Kenny Donaldson and author Jude Collins discuss.

Majella McAteer from the British Deaf Association joined us along with her interpreter.

Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin of Conradh na Gaeilge and UUP councillor Chris McGimpsey discuss.

We ask Slugger O'Toole's David McCann and The Belfast Telegraph's Suzanne Breen.

Teacher Simon Warr and journalist Leona O'Neill discuss.

We ask Conservative MP Nigel Evans and Dugald McCullough from the NI Labour Party.

Is that now the best way out of our political impasse?

Thirty-three year old Janine Howard shares her story.

Devolution expert Alan Trench, Ged Killen MP and the Rainbow Project's Gavin Boyd discuss

Former SF MLA Daithí McKay, DUP MP Sammy Wilson and journalist Amanda Ferguson discuss.

Do you believe him? We ask SDLP MLA Claire Hanna and Hugh Bennett of Brexit Central.

Experts in Gaelic and Welsh language acts, Conradh na Gaeilge, and Jim Allister discuss.

Our panel share their thoughts and ask what kind of deal may now be on the table.

Gavin Boyd from the Rainbow Project and Luke Gittos from Spiked Online discuss.

We ask Green Party leader Steven Agnew MLA and businessman Irwin Armstrong.

Marion Woods from Life NI and Grainne Teggert from Amnesty International discuss.

We hear from some of the relatives of Haggarty's victims and solicitor Pádraig Ó Muirigh

We speak to Sinn Féin senator Niall Ó Donnghaile who is leading the campaign.

Prof. Rick Wilford, Brian Feeney, and journalists Sam McBride & Amanda Ferguson discuss.

We discuss possible cuts to Translink rural bus services.

Would you support a public vote on Irish language, same-sex marriage and abortion laws?

Journalist David McCann, blogger Chris Donnelly and ex-politician Trevor Ringland discuss

We ask Nelson McCausland, journalist Allison Morris and victims campaigner Alan McBride.

Mr McElduff said he did "not want to be a barrier to the reconciliation process".

Christopher Stalford MLA explains why he has since deleted the tweet.

We speak to the DUP's Drew Thompson and the UUP's Mary Hamilton.

We speak to commentator Alex Kane, journalist Allison Morris and Prof. Rick Wilford.

Former SF MLA Daithi McKay, victims campaigner Alan McBride & DUP's Gavin Robinson react.

Is this new ban a step forward for civilised debate or a barrier to free speech?

Ex-Blair advisor John McTernan and former chair of Labour NI Phil Kelly discuss.

We ask the DUP MP Gregory Campbell, and political commentators Brian Feeney & Alex Kane.

Suzanne Breen,Tim McGarry, Thomas Copeland, and Amy Joyce give us their suggestions.

We have reaction on what this means for the Loughinisland families' pursuit of justice.

In an increasingly secular society do you want to see more religious output?

Would you be prepared to pay 10% more in your rates to help balance our books?

We hear from Cllr Gary Donnelly who tabled the motion as well as Cllr Hilary McClintock.

Should MP's be telling us how to celebrate during the holidays?

Joining us are Councillor Tim Atwood and Michael Wardlow from the Equality Commission.

Nationalists says the Tory-DUP deal is now a grave threat to political progress

We're joined by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage and the DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.

We speak to former MP Mark Durkan, author Alan Trench and commentator Dr Graham Gudgin.

Do the DUP now have power to determine the political future of the entire United Kingdom?

Should Theresa May give a written guarantee that there will be NO hard border in Ireland?

The DUP's Sammy Wilson says it's possible, but Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly isn't impressed...

Should his state visit to the UK now be cancelled?

We speak to experts and sufferers of loneliness to find out how we can combat this.

What can be done to ease the pressure on our health care professionals?

So what does this engagement say about the Royal family of 2017?

We ask members of the Indian community and other NI politicians if they find this racist.

The head of the Commission is joined by Niall McCracken, Steven Agnew and Naomi Long.

Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.

We speak to Kevin Meagher to explain his rationale, as well as UUP MLA Steve Aiken.

We speak to Brian Feeney, Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly and former DUP MLA Nelson McCausland.

Daithi McKay, Newton Emerson, Ben Lowry, and Harry McGee discuss.

Offended? We asked journalist Tina Calder, Pastor Brian Madden and Canon David Crooks.

Also our panel of experts give us their view on the message and history behind the film.

Former SDLP MLA Alban Maginness and Alan McQuillan discuss.

Socialist Phil Kelly, journalist Peter Popham, and historian Ruth Dudley Edwards discuss.

Gareth McGibbon is a social worker and Jim Gamble is the former head of CEOP.

Fiona Ferguson from People Before Profit and columnist Caroline Farrow discuss.

Giving us their thoughts, Adam Moore from NI Conservatives and Trade Unionist Lily Kerr.

We speak to Professor Jon Tonge, blogger Jamie Pow and Green Party leader Steven Agnew.

We also speak to UUP MLA Doug Beattie and Robert McCartney from Beyond the Battlefield.

Alliance councillor Michael Long and former PUP leader Brian Ervine discuss.

Security experts Professor Anthony Glees and Raffaello Pantucci discuss

Our expert panel discuss what this has meant for modern religion and society.

Brian Feeney and Qunitin Oliver discuss his article praising the secretary of state.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson answers your questions

Sinn Fein MLA John O'Dowd answers your questions

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA answers your questions

East Antrim UUP MLA John Stewart answers your questions

Connie Leonard was stabbed to death in her Maguiresbridge home by a former partner.

We hear from a Coleraine woman who was subjected to years of online abuse.

Sinn Fein have called on Arlene Foster to withdraw what they called sexist remarks

Do people assume those who love the Irish language are republican in outlook?

Is the SDLP giving Sinn Fein a free run by standing a low profile candidate in N Belfast?

Would a ban prevent passive smoking or is it the nanny state going too far?

Heated debate on whether dogs should be kept on a lead or allowed to roam free?

Should we accept what the police and army did during the troubles?