Author and Sea Shanty expert Gerry Smyth explains the history and current resurgence of Sea Shanties.

Gerry’s book is Sailor Song: The Shanties and Ballads of the High Seas. Show more

We take a listener back to a pivotal moment in their life through the music they listened to and loved at the time in Social Recall. Show more

Mary Anne throws down a whole heap of great music to help you over your hump. It could be any theme and any genre so expect the unexpected. Show more

Shaun has an Album of the Day track from Cerys Matthews. Plus, Stuart Murdoch from Belle & Sebastian chats in the Music News & Aaron Taylor is this week's Liked & Shared track Show more

Your chance to help soundtrack a current news story in The National Anthem. Plus Steve brings the best new music, classic tracks, archive sessions and forgotten treasures.

Steve plays Alabama Shakes' debut album from 2012 in full, introduced with a classic interview with the band Show more

Rusholme Roulette, the highlight of everyone's Wednesday. Plus the start of a mammoth run of Psychedelic A to Z's from the letter M, and an archive session from White Fence. Show more

Sessions from Broadcast, Gareth Sager, Helen And The Horns, Herman Dune, Dave Kelly.

Tape loops, grandfather clocks and abstract arrangements chosen by the Salford-based experimental pop duo. Show more

Guy Garvey discovers that it is thanks to, rather than in spite of, the rain that Manchester has become a powerhouse for progressive culture and politics. Show more

Ultrasound recorded at Glastonbury in 1998, plus a session recorded by the Brute Chorus on 11 January 2011 and one from the Triffids from 20 May 1986. Show more

Paul Morley presents the concluding part of a programme marking ten years since the Mancunian broadcaster and cultural catalyst Tony Wilson passed away. Show more

Chris Hawkins takes you through the early hours playing back to back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.