Mike features Christmas messages from the Bishops of Manchester and Salford and looks at what really happened in the nativity story.

Katie is reunited with former CBBC colleague Hacker T Dog for your Christmas dedications and we meet the zookeepers looking after the animals at Chester Zoo.

Mike Sweeney and Simone Riley host our annual Christmas concert featuring the BBC Philharmonic plus local performers Liam Frost and RAHH and Manchester Musical Youth Choir.

Michelle Eagleton tells the story of a local nativity play and chats to some of the stars.

Eamonn and Jimmy are joined by Phil Mealey, Dave Spikey, Eva Pope, Sue McArdle, Will Travis and John Henshaw with live music from Alison Sands and Liv Mealey.

Adaeze hosts her own Christmas special and features live music from Zion and Emma Mould.

Richard hosts a celebration of the greatest soul label of all time, Motown.

Stephanie features two hours of Christmas songs played from the original 7" singles.

Gerald rounds off Christmas Day with your dedications and more seasonal favourites.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.