Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.

Alison and Phil tell you how to safely enjoy today's solar eclipse plus how you may be able to travel to Liverpool and Leeds in just half an hour.

Mike is live at High Legh Community Observatory for the solar eclipse.

Becky speaks to former X Factor winner Matt Cardle about his fourth album.

Sam has reaction to plans for high speed rail and bigger roads in the north of England and talks to journalist Henry Winter about his interview with United manager Louis van Gaal.

Jack Dearden with a look ahead to this weekend's sporting programme.

Jack Dearden presents live Super League coverage of Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors, kick-off at 8pm.

Jason Hardy sits in to bring you a look at the new releases and the film guide.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.