Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.
Andy Crane sits in with Alison and talks about empty nest syndrome and asks does life begin when your children leave home plus black pudding throwing in Ramsbottom.
Mike talks to Dr Phil Manning about how you could become an archaeologist at home.
Becky speaks to former cricketer Phil Tufnell about his new book.
Sam has more on the news that David De Gea has signed a new contract with Manchester Utd.
Liam Bradford previews the weekend's local sporting action.
Manchester Total Sport - Commentary
Super 8s: Wigan Warriors v Hull FC
3 hours on BBC Radio Manchester
Jack Dearden presents live Super 8s coverage of Wigan Warriors v Hull FC (kick-off 8pm).
Richard Searling’s Northern Soul
Northern Soul: Twisted Wheel anniversary
2 hours on BBC Radio Manchester
Richard marks the 50th anniversary of the Twisted Wheel, chatting to some of the original DJs who choose some of their favourite 45s.
Juanita Yau brings you a round-up of Chinese news.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.