Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.
Michelle Adamson sits in with Phil and looks ahead to the 70th anniversary of VJ Day plus a look ahead to the weekend's sport.
Mike talks about the issue of assisted dying.
Becky speaks to writer Sophie Hannah about her latest crime thriller.
Emma Goswell has the latest on the evicition of the homeless camp in Manchester plus the latest news on road and rail closures because of the flooding.
Liam Bradford with our preview of the weekend's local sporting action.
Manchester Total Sport - Commentary
Super 8s: Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors
3 hours on BBC Radio Manchester
Jack Dearden presents live Super 8s coverage of Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors (kick-off 8pm).
Richard plays two hours of great Northern Soul and Motown, looks back to August 13th 1966 and launches a new feature "It's The Beat!" featuring three Twisted Wheel anthems.
Juanita Yau brings you a round-up of Chinese news.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.