Michelle Adamson sits in to bring you news, music and chat to start the day.
The family of Alan Henning attend a church service to remember him in Eccles plus a look through the morning newspapers.
Mike Sweeney speaks to the candidates in the Heywood and Middleton by-election.
Mike speaks former West Ham footballer and FA Director of Football, Sir Trevor Brooking, about his new book, My Life In Football.
Sam Walker sits in and speaks to poet Ian McMillan who is appearing at the Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival.
Phil speaks to the 2012 Bake Off winner, John Waite, about this year's final plus a review of Strictly and the captains of Wigan and St Helens talk about the Grand Final.
Jimmy Wagg asks what next for Bolton Wanderers with former player Nicky Hunt and fans John Leather and Paul Hindley.
Mark speaks to a dad who objected to his daughter being taught a book with swearing in it and the pros and cons of cycle helmets as Jersey brings in a law to make them compulsory.
Alison speaks to Jacquie Nye about how to use the dark nights to your advantage.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
