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

Alison and Phil ask about your phobias and speak to a spider expert from Rochdale's Hopwood Hall College.

Mike asks about the things your children have said that you will never forget and the things they do that embarrass you.

Becky speaks to Belinda Carlisle about her new singles collection album.

Emma Goswell sits in and chats to local funny man Jason Manford, England's netball coach Tracey Neville and meets the 10-year-old from Ashton with a GCSE in maths.

Jack Dearden with our preview of the weekend's local sporting action.

FM: Jack Dearden presents live Super 8s coverage of Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors (kick-off 8pm). DAB + online: Georgey Spanswick

Richard plays two hours of Northern Soul including a look back to August 1967 plus the Motown 6x6, non-stop all-nighter oldies and three Twisted Wheel classics.

Juanita Yau brings you a round-up of Chinese news.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.