Alison and Phil chat to chef David Mooney about how to make your Christmas dinner a success.

Mike reveals the tracks on his compilation, Now That's What I Call Sweeney.

Michelle is joined by Father Christmas to take your calls as he loads his sleigh.

Andy keeps you company as you do those last-minute Christmas preparations.

Andy Crane along with Hacker and Dodge from CBBC introduce this year's concert featuring the BBC Philharmonic and BBC North Staff Choir with a selection of seasonal favourites.

Alex Hall sits in and finds out how Santa delivers all those presents in one night and hears from the NHS choir hoping to be the Christmas number one.

Gerald plays festive favourites along with your seasonal greetings.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.