A heartbroken mum from Bolton tells Andy why she’s hoping her 34-year-old son, James Hodgkiss, will return home for Christmas, after not being seen since August.
Phil and Chelsea are live from the Trafford Centre with a pre-Christmas shopping special.
Jason Hardy
Nothing But The 70s: The Biggest Sellers of 1974 and 1975
2 hours
on BBC Radio Manchester
Jason continues to count down the biggest sellers of the decade. This week 1974 and 1975.
This week's talking point is who is the best tackler you've ever seen. Jimmy Wagg presents.
Jimmy Wagg hosts live coverage of Chesterfield v Bolton Wanderers (95.1FM) and Bury v Oxford United (DAB). NOT available online.
Reaction from the managers plus your chance to have your say by calling 0161 228 2255.
Clint Boon
Clint Boon's 80s Experience: Stuart Barrett sits in (17/12/2016)
2 hours
on BBC Radio Manchester
Stuart Barrett sits in. This week's featured artist is Bangles plus a few seasonal songs from the 1980s.
Michelle Hussey and Natalie-Eve Williams with local unsigned local bands.
Stephanie plays more songs from the original singles and the A to Z of vinyl labels reaches the letter P.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
