Mark wakes you up with music, the papers, sport and interaction.
Alison and Phil have part one of our nativity story which features a local twist.
Mike speaks to Jam drummer, Rick Buckler, who has written a book about the band.
Becky takes a final look around the Manchester Christmas markets in Albert Square.
Chelsea talks to Highways England about the opening of part of the M62 smart motorway and hears from traders in Stockport facing bankruptcy after the building work at Red Rock.
Jimmy Wagg is joined by sports scientist, Christina Cunningham.
Georgey Spanswick
Alexander Armstrong, Noel Fitzpatrick and Ian McMillan
3 hours
on BBC Radio Manchester
Georgey chats to Alexander Armstrong about his Christmas album, SuperVet Noel Fitzpartrick about his arena tour and poet Ian McMillan about what makes a good football chant.
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BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
