Andy goes behind the scenes at a multi-faith comedy night in Manchester and finds out why campaigners are taking to the streets in Denton over the state retirement age for women.
Becky has a round-up of entertainment ideas for your weekend and the gardening phone-in after 11am. Call 0161 228 2255.
DAB + online only: Jason plays an hour each of songs from the 1970s and 80s plus highlights from the chart of this week in 1979 and 1989. FM: Stoke City v Manchester City.
Manchester Total Sport - Commentary
Live Premier League and FA Cup coverage
3 hours
on BBC Radio Manchester
Jimmy Wagg presents further coverage of Stoke v Man City (NOT online) followed by FA Cup coverage of Sheffield Utd v Oldham (UK only) and Bolton v Cardiff (NOT online).
Have your say on the day's local sporting action. Call 0161 228 2255.
Saturday evening music and conversation with Mark.
Michelle Hussey and Natalie-Eve Williams with unsigned local bands.
Stephanie plays two hours of tracks from the 1990s.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
