Mark wakes you up with music, the papers, sport and interaction.
Alison and Phil find out about Early Doors, which is returning to the stage at The Lowry, from writer Phil Mealey plus a preview of the rugby league World Cup final.
Jimmy speaks to three of the stars of Little Women which is on at Hope Mill Theatre.
Becky broadcasts live from Ashton and talks to a local historian and poet Paul Broadhurst.
Will hears about Greater Manchester Police's crackdown on drink and drug diving and hears about yet another revival of vinyl records.
Liam Bradford looks ahead to the weekend's football including the FA Cup second round.
Manchester Total Sport - Commentary
FA Cup second round: AFC Fylde v Wigan Athletic
3 hours
on BBC Radio Manchester
FM: FA Cup second round coverage of AFC Fylde v Wigan. DAB/online: Georgey Spanswick
Richard features more classic Northern Soul and Motown, the music that loves us back.
Juanita Yau with a round-up of Chinese news.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
