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

Phil and Diane are joined by chef Jack Dale for tips on how to avoid festive food stress and Phil chats to Pearl Mackie about this year's Doctor Who Christmas special.

Mike speaks to Simon Wood about how to choose the right wines for Christmas plus your choice of music on Now That's What I Call Sweeney 3.

Becky speaks to Ben Forster and Liz McClarnon about their parts in Elf.

Eamonn speaks to psychologist Cary Cooper about how you can have a stress free Christmas.

Mike Minay looks ahead to the Christmas footballing fixtures.

Georgey's driving you home for Christmas with lots of festive fun and songs and will be joined by Alex Hassell who is starring in the BBC drama this Christmas, The Miniaturist.

Richard plays a Christmas selection of peaceful going home records.

Juanita Yau with a round-up of Chinese news.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.