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

Allan finds out about the fostering crisis in the north-west and why there's a major problem in the Asian community plus regular news, travel and weather updates.

Sam discusses the issue of men in education and asks should they work with young children?

Becky speaks Peter Snow about his new book When Britain Burned The White House.

Phil has the latest on the TUC conference and how wrestling in Salford is celebrating after the sport was allowed back into the Olympics plus the latest on the BBC bosses giving evidence to MP's.

Jimmy Wagg and guests discuss the main talking points of the weekend's action.

Coverage of Preston North End v Oldham Athletic (7.35pm). Coverage NOT online.

Alison chats to Rachael, who amongst other things, was a nightclub singer.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.