It was announced in June 2019 that the BBC quiz show Mastermind would now be produced from BBC NI. in 2021 network output is principally in drama. BBC NI produces some regional political programmes, notably Spotlight, The View and Nolan Live.Īs well as programmes intended purely for an audience in NI, BBC Northern Ireland also funds or often co-funds output for pan-UK consumption on both the player and other BBC channels. The main bulletin is from 18.30 to 19.00 with shorter bulletins at 13.30 and 22.30 and during the weekend, with summaries on BBC Breakfast.

BBC Newsline is the regional news service.Since 28 October 2006, BBC Two Northern Ireland has been the on-air name for both services which have been merged.īBC Northern Ireland has its own team of continuity announcers which introduce the vast majority of programmes on BBC One and BBC Two in Northern Ireland. Prior to 27 October 2006, BBC Two NI was a digital only service while BBC Two Northern Ireland was available on analogue transmission. Some output that originates in London (so-called 'network' programmes) are time-shifted to create appropriate slots for programming that is more appealing to the BBC audience in NI. BBC Northern Ireland funds an opt-out service with the majority of this output made in the independent sector. Broadcasting House, Belfast, Headquarters of the BBC in Northern Ireland.īBC Northern Ireland operates two television stations: BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC Two Northern Ireland.

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