Mark wakes you up with music, the papers, sport and interaction.

Alison and Phil speak to Jennie McAlpine about her time in the jungle on I'm A Celebrity and how Rochdale council is abandoning an attempt to ban swearing.

Mike chats to Dr Nighat Awan about a new multi-faith women's group in Cheshire.

Becky speaks to American drummer, writer, director, and film producer, Alex Orbison.

Chelsea speaks to actor Lee Boardman about the police drama, Bancroft and hears from the grandmother of the children killed in a house fire in Walkden.

Liam Bradford looks ahead to this weekend's action including Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur and WBA v Manchester United.

Georgey marks Panto Day by looking at the science behind pantomimes and finds out about a new ABBA exhibition at the Southbank Centre.

Richard plays two hours of songs chosen by original DJs from Wigan Casino and Mr Ms.

Juanita Yau with a round-up of Chinese news.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.