BBC Radio Manchester Schedule Saturday 1 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 01:00
  Weekend overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—01/08/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Simone Riley—Joel Mitchell sits in (01/08/2026)
  Saturday morning news, updates and great music.
2. 10:00
  Phil Trow—01/08/2026
  Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and great music with Phil.
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Manchester Total Sport: Pre-Match—01/08/2026
  All the build-up and interviews ahead of today's matches involving our local teams.
2. 15:00
  Manchester Total Sport: Commentary—Tranmere Rovers v Rochdale (01/08/2026)
  EFL Cup Preliminary Round: Tranmere Rovers v Rochdale. Kick-off at 3pm. NOT online.
3. 17:00
  Manchester Total Sport: Post-Match—01/08/2026
  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—BBC Writers Voices 2026! (01/08/2026)
  Joel meets Joe Jones, one of the writers chosen for the BBC Writers Voices 2026 scheme!
2. 20:00
  BBC Introducing - Manchester—Martial Arts joins George in the studio
  Featured Artist Martial Arts joins George in the studio.
3. 22:00
  Late Night Jo—01/08/2026
  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—02/08/2026
  Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekend.

Early