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The UTV Podcast
by ITV News
The UTV Podcast brings you the very best from Northern Ireland's number one broadcaster as well as exclusive content which you can take with you wherever you are.
Episodes
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Going the Extra Mile: DIY to TikTok Success
Retirement can be a tricky time. For many, the absence of a 9 to 5 is a blessing, for others it means swaths of time to fill. For Stephen Graham, after two months of DIY and pottering around the house, he decided a trip was in order and off he went to Downpatrick Museum.
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View From Stormont: Unionist parties meet with Chief Constable over Drumcree
Unionist parties meet again with the Chief Constable to discuss the fallout from the Drumcree dispute. Has Jon Boutcher managed to allay their concerns?
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View From Stormont: Lady Chief Justice rules that A5 scheme should proceed
The Lady Chief Justice has described the legal journey of the A5 road project as 'long and tortuous'. She ruled that the scheme could go ahead.
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Going the Extra Mile: Campaigning for better dementia diagnosis
On the latest edition of Going the Extra Mile, Carol is joined by Emily Wilson, a campaigner from Belfast who after the death of her late husband Jim has become an advocate for better diagnosis and improved support services for those who develop early onset dementia. Working alongside the...
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View From Stormont: Fallout from Drumcree
We have the latest from Drumcree as the stalemate playing out in Portadown threatens the stability of the Stormont institutions.
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View From Stormont: Killer on the run
The Justice Minister confirms she will meet the family of a man whose killer absconded while on temporary release later this week. We have an extended interview with Naomi Long. DUP Leader Gavin Robinson joins me following his party conference at the weekend. Our commentators are Suzanne Breen…
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Going the Extra Mile: Paddy McClintock on loss, movement, and hope
After losing two close friends to suicide, medical student Paddy McClintock turned intense grief into a mission to save lives. Recognising the power of exercise to heal both body and mind, he launched Check In On a Mate—a movement using sport to break the stigma around mental health and make…
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View From Stormont: Will Trump's comments on Irish Unity harm relations?
President Trump's comments on Irish unity have sparked a political row at Stormont. What does it mean for relationships on the hill?
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The UTV Podcast: 25 years on from the 9/11
25 years ago the world changed, and now the horror of 9/11 is etched in our memories forever. Almost 3,000 people were killed on the 11th of September, 2001 when four passenger planes were hijacked. Two of those planes hit the Twin Towers in New York, causing them to collapse. Barbara Stephenson...
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View From Stormont: Stormont is back, but has anything changed?
As the Secretary of State holds crunch budget talks with Executive ministers we ask, how close are they to striking am agreement? Education Minister Paul Givan defends plans to change the rules for pre-school places, and says he hopes threatened strike action by teachers can be avoided Plus…
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View From Stormont: Will a new Prime Minister accelerate the agreement for a Stormont budget?
The Secretary of State orders a judge-led review of the Parade's Commission following last week's Drumcree High Court decision. Sir Chris Bryant is also grappling with the lack of a Stormont budget. I'll be joined by representatives from some of the main parties to discuss it all. Plus, we hear...
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Going the Extra Mile: Belfast's Fleadh triumph
At the beginning of this month, the festival of music and culture, the Fleadh, was held for the first time in Belfast. While hundreds of thousands of visitors were expected, it felt like the entire city, from all communities, went the Extra Mile to make the Fleadh as overwhelming success. Carol...
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Going the Extra Mile: Supporting parents' wellbeing
On this episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan is joined by Michelle Bradley, founder of the charity The Parent Rooms, which supports the mental health and wellbeing of parents and carers. Earlier this year the charity was nominated in what's called the Oscars for small charities, a Centre...
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Going the Extra Mile: Recognising early baby loss
On the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan is joined by Kelly Barnes, a baby loss charity volunteer with the charity Sands. Losing a baby is often a difficult topic to talk about but despite her personal loss, Kelly has campaigned for the introduction of baby loss certificates...
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'I have compassion for those that caused car crash that killed my son'
After losing her 27-year-old son Karl in a tragic road collision, Monica Heaney discovered a gaping void in support for grieving families, friends, and witnesses. In this episode, Monica shares how she turned her profound heartbreak into action by founding The Road Ahead NI—a vital charity…
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The Jeffrey Donaldson verdict: How trial unmasked a predator
For decades, he was a towering figure in British and Irish politics, ever present at major turning points in the history of Northern Ireland. From fierce opponent of the Good Friday Agreement to leader of the DUP, Jeffrey Donaldson was the polished unshakable face of unionism. A man whose life…
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View From Stormont: Jeffrey Donaldson conviction and Prime Minister resignation
As Jeffrey Donaldson faces a lengthy prison sentence, we consider the impact of his conviction on politics. Sir Keir Starmer is standing down as Prime Minister - what does another change at Downing Street mean for Northern Ireland? It's 10 years since the Brexit referendum - we speak to two key...
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The UTV Podcast: Access to family courts
In the past few months, UTV has been part of a transparency pilot to let reporters into family court proceedings. The pilot has been running under strict rules, but is part of efforts by the Office of the Lady Chief Justice to improve open justice and transparency within the system. UTV’s…
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Going the Extra Mile: Mother helps others navigate grief after son's death
On the this episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan sits down with Gillian McCann. After her son Jay's death two years ago, Gillian formed her own group to support other women who had lost children. You can watch this episode on ITVX. For more of the biggest news stories in the UK and…
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View From Stormont: Petition of concern on age of criminal responsibility causes division
The use of the controversial 'petition of concern' to block a move to raise the age of criminal responsibility here, has been branded as 'deeply disappointing' by campaigners pressing for the change. I'll be joined by representatives from the parties. There's still no movement of the Good Jobs...
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View From Stormont: Protests erupt following north Belfast knife attack
Protests have erupted across Belfast after a Sudanese man is charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in the north of the city last night. Houses have been attacked and vehicles highjacked by crowds, roads have also been blocked. We get immediate reaction from policitians plus I'll…
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Going the Extra Mile: How NI Hospice brought joy to one family and inspired a 25-Mile challenge
To celebrate Volunteer’s Week, the Going the Extra Mile podcast highlights Elaine McBride, who has volunteered and fundraised for the Northern Ireland Hospice for nine years. Inspired by the exceptional respite care her son Sam receives there, Elaine works tirelessly to challenge the…
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View From Stormont: Burrows Bites Back
Burrows bites back - a civil war in the Ulster Unionist Party - the party leader Jon Burrows sits down with our Political Editor Tracey Magee. Suzanne Breen from the Belfast Telegraph and former UUP director of communications Alex Kane give their views. What next for the Good Jobs Bill? As the...
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Going the Extra Mile: Fight for family medical histories denied to adoptees
On the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan speaks to Chris Tennyson. They discuss Chris' campaign for solutions and legislative change that would allow crucial family health history to be shared with adoptive families. You can watch this episode on ITVX. For more of the biggest...
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View From Stormont: Is public sector transformation funding enough?
The Finance Minister allocates £100 million for public sector transformation. We'll speak to John O'Dowd. There's still no budget; what impact is that uncertainty having on our public services? I'll be joined by a panel of trade unions. Questions for the leadership of Sinn Fein and Fianna Fail...
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The peacemaker and the persuader: How Trimble and Hume made NI a better place
Veteran journalist Stephen Walker joins the UTV Podcast to reflect on the monumental legacies of Nobel Laureates John Hume and David Trimble. With over 30 years of experience covering Northern Ireland's politics, Stephen breaks down the differing roles of 'The Persuader' and 'The Peacemaker'....
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UTV Talking Politics: The PM's miserable month and Stormont's TACOs
In this episode of UTV Talking Politics, Tracey and Vicki discuss the PM's miserable May, our version of TACO and the creep of Stormont suspicion. You can also watch this episode on ITVX.
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View From Stormont: No Stormont budget in sight
One minister warns of a looming crisis because a budget still isn't agreed. We'll be joined by the parties to find out what is going on. All eyes are on how the government parties and Sinn Féin will fare in two crucial by-elections in the Republic. We'll be joined by Irish Times political editor,...
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'There was a Russian doll inside of me struggling to get out'
In this episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan sits down with Lauren - a trans woman, activist, and Belfast Pride volunteer - for a deeply personal and uplifting conversation about the courage it takes to live authentically. Lauren opens up about her journey coming out during the 2020...
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View from Stormont: Sir Keir Starmer's leadership hangs in the balance
Sir Keir Starmer's leadership hangs in the balance, creating a chaotic backdrop for the King's Speech to Parliament on Wednesday. We have analysis from Westminster, where our Political Editor Tracey Magee will be joined by DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, and SDLP Leader Claire Hanna joins Vicki in the...
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Blind at 20, CEO for 30 Years: The Inspiring Story of Dr Agnes Lunny
In this week's episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan sits down with Dr Agnes Lunny, founder and outgoing chief executive of Positive Futures, an organisation which supports people with learning difficulties, acquired brain injuries or autism and their families. Established in 1995, the...
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View From Stormont: Katie Simpson 'let down at every step'
A review into the death of Katie Simpson exposes institutional misogyny in the PSNI and systemic failures in safeguarding practice in Northern Ireland. Nathan Hanna reports from Stormont and I'll be joined by a panel of experts. As a spate of wildfires in recent weeks has stretched emergency...
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Going the Extra Mile: The mental health cycle
Terry and Yasmin Geddis set up the Zachary Geddis Trust after their son's death by suicide. It provides free professional mental health services across NI. You can watch this episode of Going the Extra Mile on ITVX or YouTube. The latest news, sport and weather from the UTV News team. On today’s...
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View From Stormont: Secretary of State insists Troubles Bill is coming
The Government's legacy legislation is pushed to the new Westminster session, Secretary of State Hilary Benn gives his view and we hear from Dublin Campaigners hail the passing of Stormont's sign language legislation. We hear from those set to benefit from the changes and speak to Communities...
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UTV Talking Politics: The Michelle O'Neill Interview
Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill sat down with our Political Editor Tracey Magee ahead of her party's Ard Fheis at the weekend. You can watch on ITVX or listen here.
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Going the Extra Mile: Creating precious memories
On the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan chats with Geraldine Magill, the founder of the charity Dreams2Memories, which was established in memory of her daughter, Lisa, who passed away in March 2017 at the age of 35 after battling a rare cancer. Geraldine was inspired by an...
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View From Stormont: UTV reveals funding not yet spent
Executive Ministers say they don't have enough money and want the Prime Minister to step in, as we reveal a fund given to Stormont two years ago to transform public services has not yet been spent. We hear from the Finance Minister John O'Dowd. Sir Keir Starmer battles on as the Mandelson affair...
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What do you do when someone takes a picture up your skirt? This woman took on the law...
In 2016, Enniskillen teacher, Sally Rees was told news which changed her life. She was told that over a period of 14 months, she and another female teacher had been covertly filmed by a student who she knew and had taught for years. That crime didn’t even have a definition at the time. Now we…
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View From Stormont: Fuel price protests hit Northern Ireland
As fuel protests spread to Belfast, we are joined by a panel both north and south of the border. The Good Jobs Bill is promised to be the biggest overhaul of employment legislation in a generation, but it has been criticised by business groups. We speak to Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald, as...
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Going the Extra Mile: The selfless voices building better communities across Northern Ireland
It's been almost six months since we started our podcast 'Going the Extra Mile.' It came to be because we recognised that there are people among us—people who work to help others, raise awareness or form communities—and these are the people whose voices so rarely get heard. In this special…
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Going the Extra Mile: Bringing young people together through cinema
On the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan speaks to Cinemagic Chief Executive Joan Burney Keatings and writer and director Aidan Largey. They discuss the power of cinema and how it can help bridge community differences. You can watch this episode on ITVX. For more of the biggest...
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Journey to justice: Natalie McNally murder trial
Natalie McNally, in the words of her family, an inspiration, the greatest joy of their lives, and an amazing mother-to-be. She was also the victim of horrific violence. Her former partner, Stephen McCullagh, spun a web of lies to convince police and Natalie's family and friends of his grief and...
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View From Stormont: Unity on tackling violence against women and girls
As women in Northern Ireland continue to be murdered at an alarming rate, we ask 'Is the executive's strategy to end violence against women and girls working?' We'll hear from the first and deputy first ministers. We'll also speak to the Justice Minister Naomi Long. We'll get the views of the...
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The Menopause 'two-tier system': The community demanding better support
For many women in Northern Ireland, getting the right help for peri-menopause and menopause can feel like an isolating and uphill battle. On this episode of UTV’s Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan discusses the issue with Roisin Hillman and Karen Pateman, the co-founders of the support group...
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View From Stormont: Local politicians go to Washingtson
On the eve of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington, the Secretary of State tells our Political Editor, the Prime Minister has listened to help households with oil heating, it's now up to the Executive to work out how to spend it. The First Minister's at Stormont as she boycotts the...
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The power of payback
In this week's Going the Extra Mile with Carol Jordan, we meet two people who have had their lives transformed with the help of the King's Trust. You can also watch this on ITVX.
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View from Stormont: How will the crisis in the Middle East affect us at home?
The war in the Middle East is affecting the price of commodities worldwide. Are we prepared for what might come next? We are joined by the local parties. How is President Donald Trump's war being viewed in America? We hear from Greg Swenson from Republicans Overseas and Professor Larry Donnelly...
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Going the Extra Mile: What's a homeless health nurse and what work do they do?
This week in Going the Extra Mile with Carol Jordan, we meet Lisa Ewart, a homeless health nurse that goes to her patients where they are to meet their needs and lifestyles. The different approach of bringing the services to the service users can make a massive difference to those who need it......
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View From Stormont: Almost £400m promised for NI in Spring Statement but will it make a difference?
The Chancellor insists she has the right plan for the economy as she delivers her Spring Statement, but it's against a backdrop of war in Iran that could threaten household budgets across Northern Ireland. We talk to the Secretary of State Hilary Benn. NI Water say they need £3.5billion pounds to...
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UTV Talking Politics: It's all about the money...
The folks on the hill are set to receive a £14,000 pay rise - and not everyone is happy about it. The Independent Remuneration Panel has proposed an uplift in salaries for MLAs from £53,000 to £67,200 per year – a rise of 26.8%, from April 1. Politicians from across the piece have been reacting…
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