Allan talks to Manchester poet Lemn Sissay about a special Christmas dinner set up for young people leaving the care system.
Michelle is joined by special seasonal guest for a festive phone in.
Becky speaks to Roy Walker about his charity single "O Holy Night".
Phil Trow brings you Christmas Eve news, analysis and comment.
The BBC Philharmonic, Hope Choir, Kantos Chamber Choir, Lily-Jo, Rowetta, Babalola and the Broadoak Primary School Choir perform seasonal songs. Becky Want and Mike Sweeney host.
Mark Dennison sits in to bring the best of BBC Local Radio together on Christmas Eve.
Music Night: Christmas now and then - The music Yule remember with Gerald.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
