Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—04/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
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Morning
06:00
Simone Riley—04/01/2026
Join Simone Riley for faith stories and the morning news.
10:00
Phil Trow—04/01/2026
Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and great music with Phil.
11:55
Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Bolton Wanderers v Northampton Town
Bolton Wanderers v Northampton Town in League One. Kick-off at 12pm. NOT online.
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Afternoon
14:00
Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—Reaction and build-up (04/01/2026)
All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
15:00
Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Reading v Stockport County
Coverage of Reading v Stockport County in League One. Kick-off at 3pm. NOT online.
17:00
Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—More reaction and build-up (04/01/2026)
All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
17:30
Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Manchester City v Chelsea
Coverage of Manchester City v Chelsea in the Premier League. Kick-off at 5.30pm. UK only.
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Evening
19:30
Manchester Total Sport: Post-Match—04/01/2026
Reaction from the managers plus your chance to have your say by calling 0800 218 2255.
20:00
Dotun Adebayo—04/01/2026
Dotun Adebayo brings you the best of community programming from across England.
22:00
The Late Show—04/01/2026
Asma Younus with late-night conversation, stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—05/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
