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

Allan talks to the UK's first female TV weather presenter Barbara Edwards plus regular news, sport and travel updates.

As the film The Railway Man is released, Sam speaks to Cec Lowry from Stockport whose father was a prisoner of war on the Thai/Burma railway portrayed in the film.

Becky speaks to actor Kris Marshall who played Nick in My Family and was in the film Love Actually.

We find out why a second city crossing for the Metrolink is needed plus more about the National Performance Centre for British Para-Swimming which opened today.

Jack Dearden looks ahead to the weekend's football and other local sport.

Mark hears from a Sussex teacher who wrestled with the school's herd of water buffalo. Show more

Including the week's new songs and great ideas for the weekend.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.