We talk to the film-writer who pursuaded Pete Postlethwaite to star in his short movie for free after a chance meeting. And the search for unexploded bombs under the new Coronation Street site.

The surrogate mum from Stockport and the family she helped give their first joint interview.

Hear the five main candidates for Thursday's Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election then let Andy know what you made of them - by phone, text, e-mail, or Twitter.

Eddie Afekafe is the City in the Community worker from Moss Side who upstaged the big stars at the World Cup bid. He's our guest this afternoon.

Richard Stead sits in. The latest news, sport and traffic.

Richard Stead sits in. The week's business and news from the High Street.

Updates Manchester's Jewish community.

News and music for Irish Mancunians.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual news from the Village and beyond.

Evening music and entertainment.

Chilled out music to relax to.

Great company through the night and some of our best bits again.