Belfast, NI Broadcaster Stephen Nolan is set to front a new BBC Northern Ireland documentary investigating the sharp rise in vaping among teenagers. The programme, titled "Vaping: The Hidden Threat?", will explore the marketing tactics used by vaping companies, the potential long-term health consequences, and the challenges schools and parents face in tackling the issue.
Scheduled to air in late July 2025, the documentary will feature interviews with medical experts, young people, and policymakers. Nolan, known for his confrontational interview style, is expected to challenge industry representatives on the sale and promotion of vapes to minors. The programme follows a series of reports on The Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster that have highlighted growing public concern over the matter.
Ofcom Receives Complaints Following On-Air Debate
London, UK The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has received a number of complaints related to a segment on The Nolan Show last month. The debate, which focused on a contentious local planning decision, became heated, with listeners raising concerns about the tone and impartiality of the discussion.
Ofcom will assess the complaints against its broadcasting code before deciding whether to launch a formal investigation. The BBC has stated it is confident the programme adhered to its editorial guidelines, which allow for robust and challenging debate. This is not the first time the popular phone-in show has attracted Ofcom's attention, reflecting its position as a major forum for public discourse in Northern Ireland.
Nolan Show Retains Top Spot in Radio Rankings
Belfast, NI The latest RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research) figures for the first quarter of 2025 have reaffirmed The Nolan Show's dominance as the most-listened-to radio programme in Northern Ireland. The show continues to draw a significant audience share for its morning slot on BBC Radio Ulster.
The consistent success of the programme has been attributed to its focus on local issues and its direct engagement with its audience. Despite ongoing controversies and criticism from some quarters, the listenership figures indicate that Nolan's brand of broadcasting continues to resonate strongly with the public across the region.
