Schedule
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Early
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01:00
Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—15/08/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
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Morning
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06:00
Simone Riley—Emily Brobyn sits in (15/08/2026)
Saturday morning news, updates and great music.
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10:00
Phil Trow—15/08/2026
Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and great music with Phil.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—15/08/2026
All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
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12:30
Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End
Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End in the Championship. Kick-off at 12.30pm. NOT online.
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14:30
Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—Reaction and build-up (15/08/2026)
All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
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15:00
Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Plymouth Argyle v Stockport County
Coverage of Plymouth Argyle v Stockport County in League One. Kick-off at 3pm. NOT online.
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17:00
Manchester Total Sport: Post-Match—15/08/2026
Reaction from the managers plus your chance to have your say by calling 0800 218 2255.
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Evening
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18:00
Upload with Joel Mitchell—About a pantomime cow... (15/08/2026)
Joel meets the author with a children's book about a pantomime cow...
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20:00
BBC Introducing - Manchester—Featured Artist: Funeralcare
Funeralcare joins Roesh in the studio, chatting all about their upcoming EP, Devoted.
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22:00
Late Night Jo—15/08/2026
Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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Late
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01:00
Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—16/08/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
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