Schedule
Early
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—16/11/2016
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
05:00
Shourjo Sarkar—16/11/2016
Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.
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Morning
06:00
Alison Butterworth and Phil Trow—Homelessness in Greater Manchester
Alison and Phil look at homelessness on the 50th anniversary of the drama, Cathy Come Home
09:00
Mike Sweeney—Claire Harding
Mike talks to Claire Harding, widow of Royton-born actor Jack Wild.
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Afternoon
12:00
Becky Want—Michael Ball and Alfie Boe
Becky speaks to Michael Ball and Alfie Boe about their tour, Together.
15:00
Andy Crane—Manchester International Festival
News of four shows announced today as part of the Manchester International Festival.
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Evening
18:00
Manchester United: The Devils’ Advocate—Joe Lancaster
Bill Rice is joined by former Reds goalkeeper Joe Lancaster, their oldest surviving player
19:00
Mark Forrest—Cathy Come Home 50 years on
Ken Loach talks about the drama Cathy Come Home, 50 years after it was first shown.
22:00
Allan Beswick's Late Night Phone-In—RSPCA, Royal Navy cuts, P.I.P’s
Allan speaks to callers about RSPCA, Royal Navy cuts and Personal Independence Payment.
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Late
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—17/11/2016
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
05:00
Shourjo Sarkar—17/11/2016
Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.
