Mark wakes you up with music, the papers, sport and interaction.
Alison and Phil look at controversial proposals to ban street begging in Rochdale and, after more than three years of roadworks, they look at how the new M62 smart motorway works.
Mike speaks to scriptwriter Colin Edmonds, who worked with the likes of Les Dawson and Terry Wogan.
Becky is joined by her regular lunchtimers to talk about their plans for Christmas.
Chelsea talks to the Policing Minister about the latest funding for our forces and hears about a miracle bread in Altrincham market plus the latest part of the Manchester nativity.
Jimmy Wagg is joined by Manchester City supporters to reflect on 2017 from a blue point of view.
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EFL Cup quarter-final: Leicester City v Manchester City
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