A Perforated Ulster

BBC Radio Ulster

3.8 (6)
Comedy

The Hole in the Wall Gang are on air with a brand new sketch show, delivering their hilarious verdict on the politicians and current events in Northern Ireland.

Jun 25

A Perforated Ulster Best Of

Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote to the seriousness of the world in 2026. Our local politicians will make an appearance, the big showbiz stories will be covered and everyone from Donald Trump to King Charles could drop by. Performed by the Hole in the Wall Gang and Paddy Jenkins. A Perforated Ulster is a Hole in the Wall Gang Production for BBC Radio Ulster. Produced by Paul Evans Performed by Tim McGarry, Ali Forde, Damon Quinn, Paddy Jenkins, Michael McDowell and Marty Reid. Written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell with additional material by Colin Birch and Stephen Large.
May 16

Episode 4

Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote to the seriousness of the world in 2026. Our local politicians will make an appearance, the big showbiz stories will be covered and everyone from Donald Trump to King Charles could drop by. Performed by the Hole in the Wall Gang and Paddy Jenkins. A Perforated Ulster is a Hole in the Wall Gang Production for BBC Radio Ulster. Produced by Paul Evans Performed by Tim McGarry, Ali Forde, Damon Quinn, Paddy Jenkins, Michael McDowell and Marty Reid. Written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell with additional material by Colin Birch and Stephen Large.
Apr 26

Episode 1

Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote to the seriousness of the world in 2026. Our local politicians will make an appearance, the big showbiz stories will be covered and everyone from Donald Trump to King Charles could drop by. Performed by the Hole in the Wall Gang and Paddy Jenkins. A Perforated Ulster is a Hole in the Wall Gang Production for BBC Radio Ulster. Produced by Paul Evans Performed by Tim McGarry, Ali Forde, Damon Quinn, Paddy Jenkins, Michael McDowell and Marty Reid. Written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell with additional material by Colin Birch and Stephen Large.
06/23/2025

Episode 3

Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote to the seriousness of the world in 2025. Our local politicians will make an appearance, the big showbiz stories will be covered and everyone from Donald Trump to King Charles could drop by. Performed by the Hole in the Wall Gang along with Paddy Jenkins and Diona Doherty A Perforated Ulster is a Hole in the Wall Gang Production for BBC Radio Ulster. Produced by Paul Evans Performed by Tim McGarry, Ali Forde, Damon Quinn, Diona Doherty, Paddy Jenkins, Michael McDowell and Marty Reid. Written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell with additional material by Colin Birch and Stephen Large.
06/14/2025

Best of A Perforated Ulster

Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote to the seriousness of the world in 2025. Our local politicians will make an appearance, the big showbiz stories will be covered and everyone from Donald Trump to King Charles could drop by. Performed by the Hole in the Wall Gang along with Paddy Jenkins and Diona Doherty A Perforated Ulster is a Hole in the Wall Gang Production for BBC Radio Ulster. Produced by Paul Evans Performed by Tim McGarry, Ali Forde, Damon Quinn, Diona Doherty, Paddy Jenkins, Michael McDowell and Marty Reid. Written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell with additional material by Colin Birch and Stephen Large.
05/10/2025

Episode 2

Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the multi award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the not so good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote to the seriousness of the world in 2025. Our local politicians will make an appearance, the big showbiz stories will be covered and everyone from Donald Trump to King Charles could drop by. Performed by the Hole in the Wall Gang along with Paddy Jenkins and Diona Doherty A Perforated Ulster is a Hole in the Wall Gang Production for BBC Radio Ulster. Produced by Paul Evans Performed by Tim McGarry, Ali Forde, Damon Quinn, Diona Doherty, Paddy Jenkins, Michael McDowell and Marty Reid. Written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell with additional material by Colin Birch and Stephen Large.
06/01/2024

Episode 6

Eps 6/7 Yes, like the Northern Ireland Assembly they’re back! Unlike the Assembly they’re fun. Da and Uncle Andy host the award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote to the seriousness of the news. Our local politicians will make an appearance, the big showbiz stories will be covered and everyone from Donald Trump to King Charles to Michelle O’Neill could drop by, Performed by the Hole in the Wall Gang along with Oscar winning actor Paddy Jenkins and rising comedy star Diona Doherty A Perforated Ulster is a Hole in the Wall Gang Production for BBC Radio Ulster. Produced by Paul Evans Performed by Tim McGarry, Ali Forde, Damon Quinn, Diona Doherty, Paddy Jenkins, Michael McDowell and Marty Reid. Written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell with additional material by Colin Birch and Stephen Large.
08/12/2023

Episode 6

Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote to the seriousness of the news. Our local politicians will make an appearance, the big showbiz stories will be covered and everyone from Donald Trump to King Charles could drop by, Performed by the Hole in the Wall Gang along with Oscar winning actor Paddy Jenkins and rising comedy star Diona Doherty A Perforated Ulster is a Hole in the Wall Gang Production for BBC Radio Ulster. Produced by Paul Evans Performed by Tim McGarry, Ali Forde, Damon Quinn, Diona Doherty, Paddy Jenkins, Michael McDowell and Marty Reid. Written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell with additional material by Colin Birch and Stephen Large.

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3.8

out of 5

6 Ratings

Love it!

07/11/2024

CharlesVashon

The only thing wrong with this show is that it isn’t on enough. Love it love it love it!!
great craic

10/22/2016

pmcgibb

Anything by the Hole in the Wall Gang is briliant - it's what those of us abroad miss most - apart from the bread, chocolate, fried food, intelligent conversation and friends not in therapy
Dreadful

04/11/2020

Mac an tSionnaigh

Is this what passes for humour in Ulster these days!

The Hole in the Wall Gang are on air with a brand new sketch show, delivering their hilarious verdict on the politicians and current events in Northern Ireland.