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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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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 31:35


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 44:29


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

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 36:01


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 34:30


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 39:15


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