Michelle sits in and starts your day with news, music and chat.

Allan talks to Dame Joan Bakewell about the billion pound problem of cleaning up litter in the UK.

Michelle Daniel sits in and asks what is your secret skill.

Becky speaks to Australian singer-songwriter Gabriella Cilmi about her new album The Sting.

Phil asks Northern Rail about the state of the trains in Greater Manchester and we look ahead as the Rugby League World Cup comes to Rochdale.

Jimmy Wagg is joined by Pete Spencer, Sports Editor of the Manchester Evening News, and Rochdale striker Graham Cummins to review the weekend's action.

Charlie Charlton sits in to bring the best of the day's BBC Local Radio together.

Alison unearths the strangest gadgets and gizmoes ever. Who buys them and what's the daftest gadget you've ever bought?

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.