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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster

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    Highlights from Talkback. Chris Buckler and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 54:36


    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 41:24


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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:44


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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 23:19


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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 51:06


    What will that mean for us, here in Northern Ireland and across the island of Ireland?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 55:21


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