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Best of Nolan
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.
Episodes
Best of NolanFormer DUP MP Carla Lockhart tells Nolan : unionism is ‘on its knees’. Is she right?
Former DUP special advisor David Graham & ex SDLP special advisor Brendan Mulgrew react
Best of NolanPSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says he is ‘worried’ about the threat of dissidents using drones
Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris and security expert Philip Ingram
Best of NolanPSNI marks 25th anniversary – is it a police force delivering for you or not?
Nolan talks to guests including former vice chair of NI Policing Board Dennis Bradley
Best of NolanDUP MLA Jonathan Buckley in Nolan studio after calling for Unionist leaders to meet to address ‘unionist unity’
Also, Stephen gets reaction from TUV leader Jim Allister and commentator Newton Emerson
Best of NolanDUP blocks First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s engagements over Drumcree - what is the future of NI politics here?
Nolan talks to DUP's Paul Givan, SDLP's Claire Hanna, All MLA Kate Nicholl and callers.
Best of NolanDerry City and Strabane council votes to withdraw support for any future jobs fairs featuring British Armed Forces
Nolan gets reaction from PBP Cllr Shaun Harkin and Ind Unionist MLA Doug Beattie
Best of NolanChancellor announcing first budget under Andy Burnham as PM - what will it mean for NI economy?
BBC NI Economics and Business Editor John Campbell talks to Stephen
Best of NolanAre DFI plans to pedestrianise parts of Belfast city centre forward thinking or an attack on the motorist?
Columnist Newton Emerson, SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and businessman Chris Suitor talk to Nolan
Best of NolanThousands at Portadown rally calling for Michelle O’Neill to go as First Minister – will DUP act and leave Stormont?
Nolan talks to Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and TUV MP Jim Allister.
Best of NolanThousands at Portadown rally calling for Michelle O’Neill to go as First Minister – will DUP act and leave Stormont?
Nolan talks to Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and TUV MP Jim Allister
Best of NolanMajor rift in the DUP grows as Carla Lockhart resigns as a party officer – but will she now leave the party?
DUP's Paul Givan, TUV's Timothy Gaston and UUP's Jon Burrows react to Nolan
Best of NolanDUP MP Carla Lockhart writes to SoS Chris Bryant demanding fresh assessment of status of Provisional IRA
Also, former DUP Special Advisor David Graham, Prof Jon Tonge and SDLP's Claire Hanna
Best of NolanNHS dental system is ‘not viable’, says British Dental Association – what can be done for patients who can’t pay to go private?
Nolan talks to dentist Paul Brennan, DUP MLA Diane Dodds and SDLP's Colin McGrath
Best of NolanHigh Court hears dissident republicans may have mounted gun attacks at Drumcree – was the SoS right to intervene?
Nolan talks to Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris, TUV MP Jim Allister and callers
Best of NolanShould the DUP pull the deputy First Minister out of the Executive as has been suggested by MP Carla Lockhart?
Nolan talks to political commentators Alex Kane, David Graham and callers.
Best of NolanIs it time for Stormont to accept the £1.5 Billion offer from the Secretary of State?
Also, woman, who was knocked off her mobility scooter, waited six hours for an ambulance.
Best of NolanDUP Leader discusses possible Drumcree terror threat and dire budgetary consequences for Northern Ireland
Nolan speak with DUP party leader Gavin Robinson
Best of NolanStormont’s ‘willy-nilly’ spending without a budget is ‘irresponsible’ Secretary of State warns NI politicians
And, NI faces detrimental winter due to impending industrial action Health Minister warns
Best of NolanHow much of a grip do paramilitaries still hold on communities in Northern Ireland?
More on Drumcree & Nolan speaks with a concerned father about Daisy Hill maternity ward.
Best of NolanSecretary of State Chris Bryant intervenes in Drumcree dispute by banning Orange Order march, what happens next?
Nolan speaks with Jon Burrows, Gerry Carroll, Jim Allister, resident Dessie, and more
Best of NolanDrumcree fallout : Interview letters issued to politicians by PSNI investigating Garvaghy Road unlawful protests
Nolan talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
Best of NolanDrumcree : Garvaghy residents warn if Orange Order doesn’t back down - it could lead to other parade agreements breaking down
Nolan talks to DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and former SDLP special advisor Brendan Mulgrew
Best of NolanWhat can be done to end the morning ‘scramble’ for GP appointments in NI?
Nolan talks to BMA's Dr Alan Stout, Ulster University's Prof Deirdre Heenan and callers
Best of NolanBBC NI axes two local comedy shows as part of major cuts – what is the future of the corporation in NI?
Nolan talks to comedian Paddy McDonnell, Belfast Telegraph's John Laverty and callers
Best of NolanDrumcree : Garvaghy Road residents take case to Court of Appeal as 'one and done' offer is turned down
Nolan talks to TUV MP Jim Allister, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers.
Best of NolanNo deal, no agreement, and so far, costing £3m in policing. What next for Drumcree?
Nolan talks to DUP MLA Trevor Clarke, SDLP Cllr Carl Whyte and callers
Best of NolanNolan reveals details of deal offered to the Portadown Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents
Stephen talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
Best of NolanMore talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
Nolan talks to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers
Best of NolanDrumcree : what next for residents, Orange Order, police and politicians?
Nolan talks to ALL MLA Eóin Tennyson, former police officer Roy McComb and callers
Best of NolanTensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved?
Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers
Best of NolanSecretary of State Chris Bryant issues ultimatum to Stormont to agree a budget by Thursday
Nolan speaks with Paul Givan, Newton Emerson, Gordon Lyons, callers & others
Best of NolanSpotlight on the Parades Commission as Garvaghy Road decision just days away
Nolan is joined by Gavin Robinson, Eóin Tennyson, Claire Hanna, Sorcha Eastwood & more.
Best of NolanPSNI crackdown on illegal e bikes and scooters across Belfast - are we seeing a new zero tolerance approach?
& Stormont signs off security system worth nearly £1m– a waste of taxpayers’ money?
Best of NolanShould the PSNI deploy stinger devices to stop the illegal and dangerous use of motorcycles and e-bikes?
Plus, organ donor recipient families on why organ donation matters more than ever.
Best of NolanMajor questions for the Justice Minister over how a convicted killer absconded from prison
Stephen Watson speaks with Naomi Long & Gavin Robinson as well as Carol Little
Best of NolanAnother pay rise for MLAs – some political parties say they don’t want it – will they give it back?
Stephen Watson talks to Patrick Mulholland from NIPSA, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
Best of NolanMajor Queen’s University report claims academic selection results in multiple, negative outcomes
Stephen Watson talks to Stormont's Education Committee chair Nick Mathison and callers
Best of NolanNoah Donohoe inquest : Jury give their verdict but questions still remain
& reaction to the eligibility row between NI and RoI football governing bodies
Best of NolanRobert Hamill Inquiry : serious flaws in RUC investigation, but officers could not have prevented the murder
Also - should we introduce a 'tourist tax' to Belfast? Stephen Watson talks to callers.
Best of NolanReaction as US President Donald Trump sparks political controversy after calling for a united Ireland
Stephen Watson is presenting. He also talks to new British Sprint champion Ethan Faulkner
Best of NolanEducation minister on NI budget and giving school girls right to wear trousers
DUP's Paul Givan is in the studio talking to Stephen and callers
Best of NolanOffensive flag left up after Stormont contractors refuse to remove it without “community reps” approval
Nolan talks to DUP's Jonathan Buckley, Green Party Cllr Aine Groogan and callers
Best of NolanPSNI to arm more officers with tasers – after it’s revealed officers more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force
Nolan talks to former armed response officer Mel Thomas and PBP MLA Gerry Carroll
Best of NolanNursery school provision – Education Minister stops families on benefits being prioritised over working families. Fair?
Nolan talks to DUP's Paul Givan, Ulster University's Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick and callers.
Best of NolanDep for Infrastructure say flags celebrating LVF leader Billy Wright are to intimidate – but PSNI say they aren’t illegal
Nolan talks to SDLP Cllr Karol McQuade, Professor Dominic Bryan and callers.
Best of NolanNew Health Minister, new review – Robbie Butler to appoint committee to review health service. But do we really need another?
Nolan speaks with Diane Dodds, Dr Alan Stout, Nuala McAllister, Claire Hanna & callers.
Best of NolanPortadown Orange Order threaten more legal action if they don’t get to parade down Garvaghy road
Jamie Bryson, Chris Donnelly, Brendan Mulgrew, John Burrows, Eóin Tennyson & callers
Best of NolanSecretary of State backs Parades Commission – he has confidence in them, unionists don’t. What now?
Nolan speaks with TUV leader Jim Allister, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, former Secretary of State Labour's Shaun Woodward, former SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly, BBC's…
Best of NolanSpeculation NI Secretary to meet Parades Commission today - will he back them or sack them?
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley & SDLP Councillor Carl Whyte speak with Nolan
Best of NolanDUP MLA Carla Lockhart says ‘confidence cannot be restored’ in Parades Commission as Drumcree debate continues
Nolan speaks with Carla Lockhart, Chris Donnelly, Allison Morris, Job Burrows & callers.
Best of NolanCalls for more resignations from the Parades Commission as controversy rumbles on
Nolan speaks with Gavin Robinson, Carl Whyte, a resident and a former police officer
Best of NolanPressure on Parades Commission ramps up as Orange Order call for resignations
Nolan speaks with guests
Best of NolanDrumcree ruling: can the Parades Commission survive?
What's next for the Parades Commission?
Best of NolanBack to school costs – are families given enough support to meet uniform needs?
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day
Best of NolanSurgeons warn they are 'concerned' that 'political votes' are being put ahead of 'patient safety'
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day
Best of NolanNolan animal welfare investigation Day 2 - major questions remain for authorities after two dogs died in cages inside house
Warning - some descriptions and details in this story some may find upsetting
Best of NolanTwo dogs suffer excruciating death despite local residents repeatedly calling on authorities to intervene - Nolan reports
Warning some descriptions and details in this story some may find upsetting.
Best of NolanHealth Minister Mike Nesbitt resigns after fallout out with UUP Leader Jon Burrows over Causeway Hospital - Nolan gets reaction
Former head of the Health and Social Care Board John Compton & DUP's Paul Frew give views
Best of NolanAfter teen deaths in RoI it emerges Gardai are not 'pursuit trained'. Are enough PSNI officers trained to make roads safer?
Nolan talks to former senior police armed response officer Chris Stothers
Best of NolanPolice Ombudsman Investigator speaks exclusively to the Nolan Show : says staff 'urgently' need policy clarification
Commissioner for Victims of Crime Northern Ireland Geraldine Hanna is in the studio