The Bishop of Salford, John Arnold, joins Mike to share his Christmas message and Jonathan Ali is in Worsley where a restaurant is opening its doors to offer Christmas lunch.
Present unwrapping, festive songs and dedications for Christmas morning.
BBC Radio Manchester Special
The Spirit Of Manchester Christmas Concert
1 hour
on BBC Radio Manchester
The BBC Philharmonic are joined by Manchester Inspirational Voices, Kantos Chamber Choir, Manley Park Primary School Choir and Julie Hesmondhalgh. Becky Want and Mike Sweeney host.
Eamonn O'Neal and Jimmy Wagg
Alison Sands, Buzz Hawkins and guests (25/12/2017)
2 hours
on BBC Radio Manchester
Christmas afternoon with Eamonn and Jimmy with music from Alison Sands and Buzz Hawkins.
Mike Sweeney
Sweeney's Festive Rock and Roll Time Machine (25/12/2017)
2 hours
on BBC Radio Manchester
Mike takes you on a journey in his festive Rock and Roll Time Machine featuring seasonal songs from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Jason chats to Alexander O'Neal about his career including how he nearly became a truck driver and why he wasn’t keen on the song that went on to become his anthem.
BBC Radio Manchester Special
Mike Sweeney's charity extravaganza (25/12/2017)
1 hour
on BBC Radio Manchester
Highlights from Mike's extravaganza at The Lowry in aid of BBC Children in Need featuring Alexander O'Neal and local performers including Mica Miller and Liam McClair.
Festive music and conversation as Georgey brings together the best of BBC Local Radio.
Gerald plays a nostalgic selection of festive favourites to round off Christmas Day.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
