Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—01/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Asma Younus—01/01/2026
Asma welcomes in 2026 with a proper New Year's Day breakfast with laughs, music and more.
10:00
Eamonn O'Neal—01/01/2026
New Year's Day stories to smile to, mid-morning updates and great music with Eamonn.
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Afternoon
14:00
Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—01/01/2025
All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
15:00
Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Doncaster Rovers v Bolton Wanderers
Doncaster Rovers v Bolton Wanderers in League One. Kick-off at 3pm. NOT online.
17:00
Manchester Total Sport: Post-Match—01/01/2025
Reaction from the managers plus your chance to have your say by calling 0800 218 2255.
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Evening
18:00
BBC Radio Manchester Special—Sir Alex Ferguson: Made in Govan (01/01/2026)
Sir Alex joins Mike Sweeney to reflect on the influences that shaped his life and career.
19:00
Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—01/01/2026
All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
20:00
Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Sunderland v Manchester City
Sunderland v Manchester City in the Premier League. Kick-off at 8.00pm. NOT online.
22:00
The Late Show—Nature and Louis Smith (01/01/2026)
Dean speaks to a woman who founded a charity to help people access nature.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—02/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
