Michelle Adamson sits in with music and news to start your day.
Find out why Greater Manchester is the worst place in England for under age drink drivers plus another report in our series about why young Muslims are going to Syria to fight.
Mike speaks to former Amen Corner founding member Andy Fairweather-Low about his music and his longevity.
Yvette Fielding sits in and talks to comedia Jason Cook who is appearing at The Lowry.
Phil talks to Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly about the new series plus a review of the Great British Bake Off semi-final.
Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt preview tomorrow's Super League qualifying semi-final between Wigan and Warrington.
Mark finds out what is being done to improve mobile phone signal in areas with poor reception and celebrates National Poetry Day plus gets some tips on how to write better poems.
Alison is joined by a former musician who toured with Morrissey and talks about the premiere of the film about Spandau Ballet.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.