Greatest Hits Radio (Northern Ireland)

Greatest Hits Radio Northern Ireland is the regional edition of Bauer's classic-hits programme for this part of the UK. It combines familiar music with presented entertainment, bringing the wider network sound to a Northern Ireland audience.

Songs from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s form the principal selection. The range moves across popular styles from those years, so listeners can hear more than one genre or decade within a session. Recognisable recordings and musical memories give the programme its retrospective character.

The Northern Ireland service carries shared shows including Ken Bruce with PopMaster, Zoe Ball in the Afternoon and Simon Mayo on drivetime. Golden Years and guests join Bruce's quiz, while Ball adds Lunchtime Anthem requests and the 54321 feature. Mayo's Confessions brings listeners' stories into his programme; All Request Friday lets the audience choose the music.

Great Conversations with Jackie Brambles takes a more reflective approach through interviews with artists such as Colin Blunstone and Gabrielle. The weekend selection includes Jenny Powell's Mixtape and Des Paul's Rhythm Of The Night, the latter devoted to soul, funk and disco. Stephanie Hirst brings records from her own vinyl library to Spinnin' The Decades, including rarities and an hour of requests played from original 45s.

Northern Ireland reporting brings a distinct public-affairs setting to this edition. The coverage follows Stormont, regional economic proposals and discussions about household and public budgets, alongside community and cultural stories. A report on recognition for country singer Philomena Begley illustrates that cultural range. These subjects sit within the regional news service rather than a separate local playlist.