Matt White brings you news, music and chat to start the day.

Counting down to Christmas, Allan has the second instalment in our survival guide.

Jimmy is live at the Manchester Christmas Market in Exchange Square finding out how bikers are being urged to carry a key-ring that could be a lifesaver.

Becky speaks to Linda Bellingham about how to have a perfect Christmas and chats to some of the cast of Arabian Nights which is on at the Lowry.

Andy finds out how ice cream could be used to run cars according to Manchester University, and the homeless man who found a wallet full of cash - and gave it back.

Ian Cheeseman and Paul Lake look back at a memorable year for Manchester City.

Clare Lancaster with a chance to hear some of our best bits again.

Evening music and entertainment.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.