BBC Radio Manchester Schedule Saturday 16 May 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—16/05/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Simone Riley—16/05/2026
  Saturday morning news, updates and great music.
2. 10:00
  Phil Trow—16/05/2026
  Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and great music with Phil.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—16/05/2026
  All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
2. 15:00
  Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Chelsea v Manchester City
  FA Cup final coverage of Chelsea v Manchester City. Kick-off at 3pm. UK only.
3. 17:00
  Manchester Total Sport: Post-Match—16/05/2026
  Reaction from the managers plus your chance to have your say by calling 0800 218 2255.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Upload with Joel Mitchell—16/05/2026
  Original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and more on BBC Upload with Joel Mitchell.
2. 20:00
  BBC Introducing - Manchester—With Roesh (16/05/2026)
  Roesh presents the best new music from the ten boroughs.
3. 22:00
  Late Night Jo—16/05/2026
  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—17/05/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.

Early