Andy meets 11-year-old Finn from Flixton who has a passion for politics and news and isn't afraid to shout about it.

Phil and Chelsea speak to Shane Swindells about The Cheshire Brewhouse plus there are entertainment ideas for your weekend and the gardening phone-in.

Jason plays two hours of great tracks from the 1970s including highlights from the chart of this week in 1973.

Live League One and FA Cup football. FM: Scunthorpe v Bury (League One), DAB: Barrow v Rochdale (FA Cup) plus updates of Bolton v C Palace and Wigan v Nottm Forest. NOT online.

Reaction from the managers plus your chance to have your say by calling 0161 228 2255.

Clint returns to your Saturday evening. This week's featured artist is The Police.

Michelle Hussey and Natalie-Eve Williams with unsigned local bands.

Two hours of songs with scratches, crackles and distortion from the original singles.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.