Rising Time - Lilian Smith - Weekends

dixiefly · 22-02-2026 09:59AM #1

Hi, does anyone know why Rising Time on a Saturday morning is now moved to start and finish earlier. From 5:30am and now finishing at 7:30am and followed by Callans Kicks.

Now I like Oliver Callan but I don’t think my head is up for Callans Kicks at 7:30am on a Saturday- maybe it’s just me but I usually like the easy listening up to 8am.

as far as I can tell Lilian has a strong listenership and I am sure there must be others not happy with this.

As the saying goes, if it’s not broke don’t fix it.

horse7 · 22-02-2026 10:04AM

Lilian plays great stuff, are there podcasts of the show or Spotify?

ford fiesta · 22-02-2026 10:15AM

there is a seperate discussion on this topic included in callans kicks thread

GSF · 22-02-2026 10:18AM

I’d imagine it’s because the Ireland v England rugby started at 2.10pm yesterday so they couldn’t run Callan Kicks as usual at 2pm

dixiefly · 22-02-2026 10:36AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124255856#Comment_124255856

hadn’t realised that.

dixiefly · 22-02-2026 10:37AM

No, from what I can see it’s a new slot as its in the schedule going forward.

dixiefly · 22-02-2026 10:38AM

I either listen live or on playback, there is a mountain of programmes on the RTE website and the playback section on the app usually goes back a week.

amlinopta · 22-02-2026 12:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124255862#Comment_124255862

Saturday Sports usually starts at 2.00. Looks like they are prioritising the podcast for Callan's Kicks. Disappointing for Lillian. A strange move all round.

DUBLINBUSGUY · 22-02-2026 02:33PM

Well at least the programme is still 2 hours long, starting at 05:30.

horse7 · 22-02-2026 10:53PM

I was hoping to play it on Spotify in the car.

Radio5 · 23-02-2026 12:57PM

Not a great move if it's staying that way. I agree with you, easier listening is better at that hour of the morning. There's a full hour of talking with PBH from 8am.

deise man · 23-02-2026 09:06PM

Callan has 10 hours of airtime during the week. Could they not fit callans kicks somewhere into that!

GSF · 23-02-2026 09:44PM

12.30 Friday afternoon?

elperello · 23-02-2026 10:11PM

How about break Kicks in two ?

12.45 Monday Callan Kicks Off The Week

12.45 Friday Callan Kicks Off The Weekend.

Rising Time - Lilian Smith - Weekends

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