Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.
Each Thursday in the run-up to Christmas, Allan will give you some help and support - this week it's money and how to pay for presents and food over the festive period.
As the mild spell continues, Mike asks how is the weather affecting the wildlife near you.
Becky speaks to Len Goodman, head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, about Strictly and his other TV shows.
Phil chats to Cheryl Baker about record breakers plus a review of last night's Apprentice with former candidates Adam Corbally and Neil Clough.
Nathan Middleton speaks to former Sale and England player Hendre Fourie who once faced deportation back to South Africa after injury cut short his career.
Dan Walker presents highlights from the North West Football Awards which took place at The Point at Old Trafford earlier this week.
Ahead of tomorrow's 40th anniversary, Mark remembers the Birmingham pub bombings with stories have never been heard before from the people that were there.
Gerald sits in and asks when does exaggeration become a lie, have you been caught out and can you spot a liar.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
