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

Alison and Phil talk to actors Chris Bragan and Geoff Holland about their underwear range.

Mike speaks to Ged O'Connor from Sale about his battle with cancer.

Becky speaks to Steffan Harri and Laura Main about Shrek The Musical.

Ted chats to Strictly Come Dancing professional, Brendan Cole, about his tour.

Bill Rice looks ahead to the weekend's local football action.

Georgey discovers the best truck stop in the country and speaks to a charity volunteer from Essex who has just been awarded a British Empire Medal.

Richard plays American rarities that started the Northern Soul scene in the early 1970s.

Juanita Yau with a round-up of Chinese news.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.