Schedule
Early
00:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—18/12/2017
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
05:00
Mark Crossley—18/12/2017
Mark wakes you up with music, the papers, sport and interaction.
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Morning
06:00
Alison Butterworth and Phil Trow—BBC Radio Manchester nativity
Alison and Phil have part one of our nativity story which features a local twist.
09:00
Mike Sweeney—Rick Buckler
Mike speaks to Jam drummer, Rick Buckler, who has written a book about the band.
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Afternoon
12:00
Becky Want—Live from Manchester Christmas markets
Becky takes a final look around the Manchester Christmas markets in Albert Square.
15:00
Chelsea Norris—M62 smart motorway opening
Chelsea talks to Highways England about the opening of part of the M62 smart motorway.
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Evening
18:00
BBC Radio Manchester Sport At Six—Christina Cunningham
Jimmy Wagg is joined by sports scientist, Christina Cunningham.
19:00
Georgey Spanswick—Alexander Armstrong, Noel Fitzpatrick and Ian McMillan
Georgey chats to Alexander Armstrong, SuperVet Noel Fitzpartrick and poet Ian McMillan.
22:00
Allan Beswick's Late Night Phone-In—18/12/2017
Call Allan and have your say on the day's stories. Call 0161 228 2255.
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Late
01:00
As BBC Radio 5 live—19/12/2017
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
05:00
Mark Crossley—19/12/2017
Mark wakes you up with music, the papers, sport and interaction.








