The UTV Podcast

An endurance athlete about to embark on a row across the Atlantic has opened up about his battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following the Creeslough disaster. Jason Black had called to the filling station in the County Donegal village and became a first responder when it was destroyed in the suspected gas explosion which killed 10 people. He’s an internationally renowned climber but has s...

Gymnast star Rhys McClenaghan opens up about how he dealt with mental health issues with Daniel Duffy.

Belfast actor James Martin has had a meteoric rise to stardom. He is the first person with Down Syndrome to win an Oscar after the short, An Irish Goodbye, won best live action short film. He and his dad Ivan talk to Rita Fitzgerald on their road to Tinsel Town.

Confusion reigns about the state of play between the DUP and the Government, over their Windsor Framework negotiations. What is clear, is that the all party talks at Hillsborough Castle have ended. In this quick pod, UTV Political Correspondent Vicki Hawthorne reports on the days events while Political Editor Tracey Magee interviews Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and provides her analysis on the talks proc...

It's the last View From Stormont of 2023. Matt Sterling looks back on the year that was; plus, we're joined by Alex Kane, Allison Morris, David McCann. They'll analyse the key events of 2023 and look forward to what might happen next.

NI Football legend Gerry Amtrong speaks to Ali Fleming ahead of tonight's Homemade Heroes series on UTV at 8.30pm. He tells us how George Best helped him land a commentating career, how close he and the squad of 82 are to this day and why making the programme has allowed younger generations of the family to see their late mother and grandmother, who chatted to a young reporter named Eamonn Holmes...

Christmas is exactly four weeks away; could Stormont be back by then? On this week's View from Stormont podcast: the talking between the government and the DUP continues but is there any chance of a breakthrough any time soon? We're joined by the SDLP MP Claire Hanna; and the TUV Leader Jim Allister. The polictial fall out from those shocking riot scenes in Dublin last week; we're joined by Gavan...

Could a deal to restore Stormont be on the horizon? Speculation that an agreement could be close has increased, following comments from the former DUP leader and First Minister, Peter Robinson. The DUP heavyweight has been speaking about his party's discussions with the government over the post-Brexit trading arrangements, saying we're close to the time when decisions must be taken. Our Political...

That decision to remove members of the East Belfast UVF; what will it mean to the local community? Deborah McAleese has a special report. Plus, we're joined by the academic and writer Dr Aaron Edwards, and the Grand Secretary of the Orange Order, the Reverend Mervyn Gibson. The Tory MP Sir Robert Buckland fiercley criticises those advocating for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rig...

The biennial UK Space Conference comes to Northern Ireland for the first time. It brings together academics, industry professionals like astronauts and potential investors. The conference provides a platform for the space sector to exchange ideas, plans, and partnerships that encourage development and success in the emerging space age. Robert Hill, head of the Northern Ireland Space Cluster is one...

The Sinn Fein President sets out her party's ambition to be in government on both sides of the border. We'll hear from the Vice President, Michelle O'Neill. The Department of Finance predicts a potential overspend of more than one billion pounds this year. David Sterling, former Head of the civil service says there's an absence of hope, adding that it could take up to five years to fix the financi...

On this episode, Jordan Moore talks to Albert Ward, a lecturer and reseacher at Oxford University, about how immigration is shaping Northern Ireland's religious makeup.

Calls for the Secretary of State to step in and help those financially stranded by last week's flooding. Can our local politicians do anything for the people and businesses affected? We'll be speaking to representatives of the five main parties. The King's speech is coming up at the state opening of Parliament, but will Northern Ireland even get a mention? Paul Reilly has the latest from Westminis...

In the past few months, Carol Jordan and Deborah McAleese have been looking at the reasons why people go abroad for surgery, in particular bariatric surgery. In the last few days warnings have been sounded about going abroad and the risks that that involves, but as Carol and Deborah have found out through their investigations, that story isn't always black and white.

We have a special report from Sarah McKinley on how foodbanks here continue to play a vital role for many families. We'll be joined by Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick from Ulster University, economist Paul Mac Flynn and Independent Councillor Paul McCusker. What impact will the five day strike by veterinary staff at our ports have on produce coming in from Britain? We're joined by a range of experts And the...

It's the Rugby World Cup final this weekend, and the Springboks and All Blacks playing at the Stade de France. The last time these two rugby powerhouses met in the final was 1995, when Francois Pienaar captained the South Africans to victory. That win in Johannesberg in 1995 was significant for reasons beyond rugby; then President Nelson Mandela used the moment as a chance to promote reconciliatio...

So bad is the cost of childcare here that some women are choosing not to have a second child or return to work. Stewart Robson has a special report, and we'll be joined by Tina McKenzie from the Federation of Small Businesses and Anna Mercer from Stratagem. Just what is the current state of Loyalism and where might it be headed. We'll be joined by Sandhurst Senior Lecuturer and author Dr. Aaron Ed...

Chris Quinn is Northern Ireland's new Commissioner for Children and Young People. He's the fourth person to hold the post since it was first created in 2003. Mr Quinn previously served as the director of the Northern Ireland Youth Forum. Just five weeks into his new role, he spoke to UTV reporter Tori Watson about some of his key priorities.

Did the DUP Leader use his weekend party conference speech to begin laying a potential path for the DUP to return to Stormont? The DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells his party conference at the weekend that a successful Stormont is 'an essential element' in building the case for the Union. Our Political Correspondent Vicki Hawthorne has that report. And we've analysis from Suzanne Breeen and P...

Former Ireland back row powerhouse Stephen Ferris, is the man who outmuscled Australia at the World Cup and he insists the team are determined to go all the way at this year's tournament. He spoke with UTV Sport Correspondent Ruth Gorman.

In this episode Carol Jordan sits down with UTV's Health Reporter Deborah McAleese to talk about a special edition of UTV Live airing on 13 October at 6pm which looks at the reasons why people travel abroad for medical procedures and the pros and cons of doing so.

What vision might Labour have for Northern Ireland if the party were to come to power after the next general election? Vicki Hawthorne will have the latest from the party conference in Liverpool, as well as an extended sit down with the Shadow Secretary of State Hillary Benn. Plus, will there be any agreement between the DUP and the government in their Windsor Framework talks? Eden Wilson will hav...

Our Political Editor has the very latest from the Tory conference in Manchester - as well as an extended sit down interview with the Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris. He tells Tracey the government is in the final phase of talks with the DUP. Is there a crisis in special education provision here? Sarah McKinley investigates. We'll be joined by Rachel Hogan from the Childrens' Law Centre. Our...

The DUP may continue to oppose the Windsor Framework but in a few days it becomes reality here. Our Political Editor Tracey Magee will have the very latest on how it's likely to play out. We'll be joined by Nichola Mallon of Logistics UK as well as the managing director of Lynas Foods, Andrew Lynas and Tina McKenzie from the Fedation of Small Businesses. No end to the algal bloom crisis on Lough N...

Jordan Moore is joined on the latest edition of the UTV Podcast by sports journalists Mark McIntosh and Kevin McLaughlin to discuss the pros and cons of football in Northern Ireland switiching to a summer season.