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Our Show Schedule
We broadcast 24/7 with an expanding list of 'live' shows across the week bringing you music and commentary from local people who are passionate about the local area and music scene. 

Monday
Midnight - 1.00am - The Ultimate Chart Show

1.00am - 2.00am - The Alty Theatre Show

2.00am - 4.00am - The RadioAlty NightShift
One for the night owls, and the late night workers.......

4.00am - 5.00am - Steve James' Blues Cafe

Early morning Jazz from Steve James.

5.00am - 7.00am - Spinning in America
Sam Hodkin picks a year from the past in the US Charts each week.

7.00am - 8.00am - Soundtrack to Sport with Tom Jolly
Repeat of Tom's Saturday show

​​​8.00am - 10.00am - The Big RadioAlty Breakfast live with Ed Pugh
Ed Pugh kicks off the week of breakfast shows with his version of our breakfast show.  Every week he pick tracks that represent the best of "Yesterday, Today and Forever".  Contact Ed via [email protected] with your news and requests and Yesterday, Today and Forever choices!

10.00am - 12.00pm - Good Neet Soul with Harry Merrell
Another chance to hear Harry's Friday 
evening soul show.

12.00pm - 2.00pm - Pastries in the Morning - The Alty FC Show - kindly supported by Myerson's Solicitors
Peter Scotson and Bryan Flynn bring you Pastries in the Morning (in the afternoon!!) focusing on the latest news and results from Altrincham FC with our broadcast partner Radio Robins who bring exclusive match day commentary of all Altrincham FC games right here on RadioAlty.co.uk.  

2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'The Late Late Lunch Show'  with Rod Maxwell - supported by Back To The Garden Childcare
Rod Maxwell beings you 2 hours of music and chat, playing tracks from local bands, plenty of 80s/90s classics and the best new stuff, the weekly reflection and the weekly View From The Street slot when James Spencer goes out to the streets of Greater Manchester and ask the people about their view on a topical news item.  Plus Rod often has interviews with people from all sorts of places, talking about all sorts of things.  With new sponsors, Back To The Garden Childcare (
https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/) the show will be featuring useful information about what is on offer across the childcare sector, what to consider when selecting a facility for your child as well as sharing fun stuff the kids at Back To The Garden get up to.

4.00pm - 5.00pm - That Seventies Sound with Dave Edwards
The show playing the best tracks from the decade that brought us beige, glam, and great rock!  For more info visit - www.thatseventiessound.net

5.00pm - 6.00pm - Mainly Country with John Hancock
Alty local and country music fan John brings a new country focused show to RadioAlty.co.uk.

6.00pm - 7.00pm - The Alty Theatre Show
Tony Spilbury's show focusing on the music and people in and around the local theatre scene. 

7.00pm - 8.00pm - Ian Finch - Ultimate Chart Show
Ian Finch presents a show every Monday night featuring a mix of the finest tracks from across the decades plus a weekly interactive chart - the Ultimate Top Ten. Every week a different decade is selected with listeners asked to vote for their favourite songs from the 100 that made up the Top Ten across those ten years. 

8.00pm - 10.00pm - Spinning in America with Sam Hodkin
Sam brings you a 2-hour countdown from the Billboard Hot 100 of yesteryear, anywhere from 1959 to 1999, 2-minute singles to the turn of the century.

10.00pm - 11.00pm -  Jazz Time with Joel
Joel Thompson presents a hour of jazz every Monday night on RadioAlty - the perfect way to round off the night.  Each week you will hear jazz classics as well as a few more avant-garde tracks.  You can contact Joel at [email protected] with any track suggestions or requests.

11.00pm - Pulsebeat with Wayne Elliott
Wayne is on a mission to shine a light on the bands and labels churning out fantastic music in the independent sector.
TUESDAY
Midnight - 2.00am - The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Ed Pugh - take II

​2.00am - 4.00am - The RadioAlty Night-shift
One for the night owls, and the late night workers.......

4.00am - 5.00am - That Seventies Sound with Dave Edwards

60 minutes of seventies magic.....

5.00am - 7.00am - The Late Late Lunch Show - Take 2
A repeat of the previous afternoon's show with Rod Maxwell on RadioAlty.co.uk.​

​7.00am - 8.00am - Blast from the 90s with Gary Hopkins .

8.00am - 10.00am - The Big RadioAlty Breakfast live with Rhiannon
Rhiannon Healey Provost is in the chair on Tuesdays to  guide you through breakfast with the latest news stories from around the world and locally as well - helping to unpick the stories to bring you the bits and bobs you may have missed.  And playing her favourite tracks right across the decades! 
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10.00am - 12.00 noon - The Manc Swagger Show live with DJ Wheats
Join "DJ Wheats" for a light entertainment show with a light dusting of Manc charm that will put a little bit of Manc swagger in your step and make you feel like the rock n rolllllllllllllllllllllll star you were born to be. From movie nostalgia to epic songs, from air guitars to indie disco, and Northwest football roundups to inspirational Heroes. The wannabe breakfast show at brunch time that has it all to get you through the mid-morning graft. Tune in and be part of DJ Wheats’ Mancnation

12.00pm - 1.00pm - The Earth Show with Elyisia

1.00pm - 2.00pm - Unsigned Artist Hour

2.00pm - 4.00pm -  Alty Afternoons with Ken Garrity & Friends - live
Ken is in charge of Tuesday afternoon's here on RadioAlty with his "Alty Afternoon" show when he is often joined by someone from the local area.  He will have a wide range of music, plenty of topical discussion and all the latest news, travel news and weather from around the area.  Proudly supported by Howden's Insurance Altrincham - https://www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/common-pages/branch-finder/altrincham

​4.00pm - 5.00pm - Blast from the 80s
Blast Radio present an hour of some of the best 80s tracks around.  


5.00pm - 6.00pm - Jazztime with Joel - take 2
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6.00pm - 7.00pm - Soundtrack to Sport - Saturday repeat

7.00pm - 9.00pm - Monday Alty FC show with Peter Scotson
Live mid-week coverage of Altrincham FC in action with the Radio Robins commentary team.

9.00pm - 10.00pm - Pop Connections with David Hall
Alty local David Hall presents a show featuring twelve songs, twelve stories and twelve connections. 

10.00pm - 11.00pm - Blues Cafe with Steve James
Londoner Steve James, is a lifelong musician having picked up the guitar at 12 years old and he has a  a special love of the Blues.  Each Tuesday on RadioAlty.co.uk he will be sharing that love with you. His love of all music comes across in the show at the ‘Joker in the Pack’ feature where he plays a tune that is not necessarily Blues but one he really loves.   Contact Steve directly at - [email protected]

11.00pm - 12:00am - Jazz Time with Joel - take 2
A repeat of Monday's show when Joel Thompson presents a hour of jazz on RadioAlty.  Each week you will hear jazz classics as well as a few more avant garde tracks.  You can contact Joel at [email protected] with any track suggestions or requests.


WEDNESDAY
Midnight - 2.00am - The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Rhiannon

2.00am - 4.00am - The RadioAlty Night-shift
One for the night owls, and the late night workers.......

4.00am - 5.00am - Blast from the 80s

The best of 80s music from the team at Blast Radio.

5.00am - 7.00am - Alty Afternoons with Ken Garrity and Friends - Take 2
A repeat of the previous week's Tuesday afternoon show with Ken Garrity.

7.00am - 8.00am - Alty Theatre Show with Tony Spilburys - Act II

8.00am - 10.00am - The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Mike George
Local radio regular Mike George brings you Wednesday breakfast on RadioAlty with his own blend of great music, chat and the latest in local news and sport.

10.00am - 11.00am - A Cup of Tegan

11.00am - 12.00pm - Blues Cafe with Steve James

​12.00pm - 1.00pm - The Ultimate Chart Show

1.00pm - 2.00pm - The RadioAlty Newshour with Darren Marsden
Darren Marsden presents his weekly local news show focusing on the news in and around Trafford and the issues affecting local people.
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2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'The Late Late Lunch Show' - proudly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare
Rod Maxwell beings you 2 hours of music and chat on #theLateLateLunchshow, playing tracks from local bands, plenty of 80s/90s classics and the best new stuff, plus interviews with people from all sorts of places, talking about all sorts of things.  An often on a  Wednesday Rod features a local business discussion on the "The Lunch Discussion" - which is now also available as a separate podcast!  And of course the Rev Dave has his weekly "Thought For The Week" reflection and spiritual story.
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4.00pm - 5.00pm - Blast from the 90s
Blast Radio present an hour of some of the best 90s tracks around.  


5.00pm - 7.00pm - Good Neet Soul with Harry Merrell

7.00pm - 8.00pm - Mainly Country with John Hancock
Alty local and country music fan John brings a new country focused show to RadioAlty.co.uk.

8.00pm - 9.00pm - Atomic Youth with Heidi

9.00pm - 10.00pm - Pulsebeat with Wayne Elliott
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10.00pm - 11.00pm - Deuce Radio Show

11pm - Midnight - Pop Connections with David Hall - Take 2
THURSDAY

Midnight - 2am - The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Mike George (Take 2)
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2.00am - 4.00am - The RadioAlty Night-shift
One for the night owls, and the late night workers.......

4.00am - 5.00am - Blast from the 90s with Gary Hopkins


5.00am - 7.00am - The Late Late Lunch Show - Take 2
A repeat of the previous afternoon's show with Rod Maxwell on RadioAlty.co.uk.​

7.00am - 8.00am - The RadioAlty Newshour with Darren Marsden - Take 2
Another chance to hear Darren's locally focused news show.

8.00am - 10.00am - The Big Alty Breakfast live with Dennis Phillips
Join Dennis for two hours of great tunes and plenty of chat get you ready for the day ahead.

​10.00am - 12.00 noon - 'Pastries in the Morning' 
Join Peter Scotson and Steve Hazlehurst for some lively chat that often puts the world to rights.  Amplifying life's minor irritations and telling it like it is, you will find yourself in stitches and in complete agreement with many of his views and observations.

12.00pm - 2.00pm -  Manc Swagger Take 2 with Carl Wheatley

2.00pm - 4.00pm - The Dyl and Will Show 
Dylan Platts and Will Boshell with the 2 hour version of their Saturday morning show, chatting, discussing and debating just about anything and everything in life with some cracking tunes and the odd Dad tune thrown in!
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4..00pm - 5.00pm - The Earth Show with Elysia 
Elysia brings you a new show tuned into the environmental challenges, initiatives and ideas in our world - Listen to The Earth Show for the latest topics about our planet.
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5.00pm  - 7.00pm - Pastries in the Morning - The Alty FC Show (Take 2) - kindly supported by Myerson's Solicitors
Peter Scotson and Bryan Flynn bring you Pastries in the Morning (in the afternoon!!) focusing on the latest news and results from Altrincham FC with our broadcast partner Radio Robins who bring exclusive match day commentary of all Altrincham FC games right here on RadioAlty.co.uk.  

7.00pm - 9.00pm - 'Hot Buttered Soul'
Annie brings you 2 hours of the best Soul, Motown and Northern Soul Club Classics from 60s & 70s .  So, get the talc ready, roll back the carpet and dance to the music - chair dancing encouraged!

9.00pm - 10.00pm - Bedtime with Barry
A mellow hour of warm soothing music from opera, through ballet to showtunes, with a few surprises and anecdotes thrown in to help you unwind late at night brought to you by Barry Purves. Bring along a cup of calming hot chocolate and relax. 

10.00pm - Midnight - Chris Wheeler's Magnificent Musicals
Chris Wheeler presents a show dedicated to the music of the theatre.  Each Thursday night Chris plays a selection of music from old favourite musicals and more recent productions. 

FRIDAY
Midnight - 2.00am - The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Dennis Phillips - a second bite!

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2.00am - 4.00am - The RadioAlty Night-shift
One for the night owls, and the late night workers.......

4.00am - 5.00am - Blast from the 00's with Gary Hopkins

60 minutes of the best music from a great decade.
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5.00am - 7.00am - Alty Afternoons with Ken Garrity & Friends - take 2  
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7.00am - 8.00am - Forever Manchester with Terry Snowdon

​​​​8.00am - 10.00am - Katy-Lou's Feel Good Friday Big Alty Breakfast 
Join Katy-Lou for Friday's breakfast show - 2 hours of great new tracks and chat - contact her through her socials - Instagram and Tiktok - @katielouisebuxton

10.00am - 12.00 noon - Spinning in America II
Sam's show on repeat - great music from a year in the US charts.

12.00pm - 1.00pm - Forever Manchester Radio Show
The Forever Manchester Audio Show shines a spotlight on all things great about the work of local groups in communities across Greater Manchester - https://forevermanchester.com/

1.00pm - 2.00pm - The Earth Show with Elysia (take 2) 
Elysia brings you a new show tuned into the environmental challenges, initiatives and ideas in our world - Listen to The Earth Show for the latest topics about our planet.

2.00pm - 4.00pm - 'The Late Late Lunch Show' - proudly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare
Rod Maxwell beings you 2 hours of music and chat, playing tracks from local bands, plenty of 80s/90s classics and the best new stuff, plus interviews with people from all sorts of places, talking about all sorts of things.  Proudly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

4.00pm - 5.00pm - Blast from the 00s
Blast Radio present an hour of some of the best 00s tracks around.  


5.00pm - 7.00pm - The Manc Swagger Take 2 with Carl Wheatley
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7.00pm - 9.00pm - Good Neet Soul with Harry Merrell

9.00pm - midnight - Andy Fox Rockshow
SATURDAY
Midnight - 2.00am - The Big RadioAlty Breakfast (Friday) - second bite

2.00am - 4.00am - The RadioAlty Night-shift
One for the night owls, and the late night workers.......

4.00am - 5.00am - Ultimate Chart Show (a second chance)


5.00am - 7.00am - The Late Late Lunch Show - Take 2
A repeat of the previous afternoon's show with Rod Maxwell on RadioAlty.co.uk.​

7.00am - 8.00am - Jazztime with Joel (replay)

​​​8.00am - 10.00am - Pastries in the Morning - Take 2
Another chance to hear Pete and Steve from Thursday morning on RadioAlty.co.uk - moans, groans, never short of a view and some great tunes too!!!

​10.00am - 11.00am - Pop Connections with David Hall

​11.00am - 12.00 noon - Pulsebeat with Wayne Elliott

12.00pm - 1.00pm - Soundtrack to Sport with Tom Jolley
Tom Jolley previews the weekend in sport with some lively discussion and great tunes.

1.00pm - 2.00pm -  The Earth Show with Elysia

2.00pm - 5.30pm - Live Football with Radio Robins and Altrincham FC
Catch all Altrincham's FC games in the National League across the 2024/25 season with the Radio Robins commentary team on RadioAlty.co.uk.  Pre-match discussion, live football commentary and post match analysis.  Live, local sport on RadioAlty.co.uk with Radio Robins.

5.30pm - 6.00pm - Steve Hazlehurst's "Too Good to be Forgotten"

6.00pm - 8.00pm - Will and Dyl Take 2
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8.00pm - 9.00pm - Ultimate Chart Show with Ian Finch

9.00pm - 10.00pm - Mainly Country with John Hancock


​10.00pm -Midnight - Spinning in America with Sam Hodkin


SUNDAY
12
.00am - 6.00am - RadioAlty "All Nighter"
A chance to hear 3 shows back to back from one of our evening shows in our "All Nighter" slot - see our social media for more info on which show features when.
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6.00am - 8.00am - Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey
Peter presents an hour of classic tracks from the 50s, 60s and 70s that will ease you into your Sunday morning and take you back to a time of classic artists such as Dinah Shore, Doris Day, Perry Como, Neil Sedaka and Ella Fitzgerald - all wrapped around Peter's wonderful  stories and knowledge of the tracks and artists.  This show is produced in Manchester by John Dash Media - 0753 402 5422  - [email protected]. 

8.00am - 10.00am - The RadioAlty Sunday Breakfast Show
2 hours of great Sunday morning tunes from one of RadioAlty's presenters.

10.00am - Midday - Terry's All Sorts
Terry brings you some chat and an wide mix of tunes

Midday  - 1.00pm - Alty Theatre Show
Presented by local theatre enthusiast Tony Spilsbury, this new show is dedicated to the local theatre scene with interviews with local cast members productions in and around the Manchester area

1.00pm - 4.15pm Altrincham FC Live 
Many of our specialist and evening shows from the previous week replayed for another chance to listen back to back - everything from soul to house and everything in between.

4.15pm - 5.00pm Steve's Too Good To Be Forgotten 80s night in! 

5.00pm - 7.00pm Chris Wheeler's Magnificent Musicals

7.00pm - 9.00pm Hot Buttered Soul (Take 2)

9.00pm - 10.00pm Hot Bedtime with Barry  (a second chance)

10.00pm - Midnight - Dyl and Will Take 2

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    • Atomic Youth
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    • Hot Buttered Soul
    • Jazz Time with Joel
    • Ken Garrity & Friends on Alty Afternoons
    • Mainly Country
    • Pastries In The Morning
    • Pop Connections
    • Radio Robins - Altrincham FC match day coverage
    • Spinning In America
    • The Alty Theatre Show
    • The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Ed Pugh
    • The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Molly Hall
    • The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Mike George
    • The Big RadioAlty Breakfast with Dennis
    • The Big Radio Alty Breakfast with Katie-Lou - "Feel Good Friday"
    • The Dyl and Will Show
    • The Earth Show
    • The Late Late Lunch Show
    • The Manc Swagger Show
    • The RadioAlty Newshour with Darren Marsden
    • Thought for the week on #theLateLateLunchshow
    • The Soundtrack to Sport
    • The Ultimate Chart Show
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