Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.

Alison and Phil discover why hundreds of butterflies will be released in Bolton on Sunday and they find out how the Brexit negotiations are going and how they will affect us.

Mike chats to Tony Crane from The Merseybeats about his career and next gig and former Manchester Utd player Dion Dublin and drummer Mike Dolbear talk about the UK Drum Show.

Natalie-Eve talks to Robin Ince about his stand-up show which is coming to The Lowry.

Ted asks for the best practical joke you've played on someone and what's the best present you've given or received that didn't cost very much.

Liam Bradford looks ahead to the weekend's local football action.

Alex talks about names and why Ians could be an endangered species, we get ready for the return of Strictly Comed Dancing and hear about some jobs up high.

Richard looks ahead to the 44th anniversary of Wigan Casino with original Casino DJ, Dave Evison, and Jordan Wilson, a DJ on the current all-nighter scene.

Juanita Yau with a round-up of Chinese news.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.