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

Alison and Phil speak to Dr Kevin Jones who is doing a one-man stand-up comedy show plus they talk about school places and giving up smoking.

Mike is joined by Manchester singer-songwriter, Olly Flavell.

Becky chats to Swedish writer, Emmy Abrahamson, about her book How To Fall In Love With A Man Who Lives In A Bush.

Chelsea chats to Colin O'Toole, writer of the short film Cowboy Dave. which has been nominated for a Bafta.

Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt are joined by Leigh Centurions' head coach, Neil Jukes and ask why does Super League need teams and games right across the globe.

Georgey marks the 20th anniversary of the Angel of the North and finds out about the magician's dummy causing a stir in Weston-super-Mare.

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