BBC Radio Manchester Schedule Friday 9 January 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—09/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Joe McGrath Breakfast Show—09/01/2026
  A proper breakfast with laughs, music and everything you need to know.
2. 10:00
  Phil Trow—09/01/2026
  Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and great music with Phil.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Simone Riley—09/01/2026
  Simone brings you celebrity interviews, the music you love and afternoon updates.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Manchester Total Sport at 6pm—09/01/2026
  Gaz Drinkwater and Emily Brobyn talk all things football.
2. 19:00
  Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—09/01/2026
  All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
3. 19:30
  Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Preston North End v Wigan Athletic
  Live FA Cup third round coverage of Preston North End v Wigan Athletic (7.30pm). UK only.
4. 22:00
  Late Night Jo—09/01/2026
  Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—10/01/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.

Early