SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY
12am - 2am
Sound of the Synth
Mike Boom and Sonic Simon
Join us on a mesmerizing voyage through the sonic landscapes of the past half-century of electronic music. Sounds of the Synth meticulously selects and presents the most exceptional electronic sounds, offering you an immersive and unforgettable auditory experience. From the pioneering days to the contemporary marvels, our show delves deep into the evolution of electronic music, ensuring you hear the absolute best of this genre's rich history.
2am - 4am
Automations
Simon Farrell
Take a trip into the depths of music that you've never experienced before.
4am - 7am
Non-stop Music
Your favourite songs, your favourite artists from the last sixty years taking you through to the Bolton FM breakfast show.
7am - 10am
Weekend Breakfast
Andy Haslam
The perfect way to start your day.Local news on the half hour.The best in music mixed with local events happening across Bolton. Get the day off to a fine start with Andy Haslam.
10am - 11am
Break a Leg
Ian Cheeseman
All of Greater Manchester's a stage. Ian finds out about the theatre scene and plays music from the shows.
11am - 12pm
Prayers for Bolton
Sue Snowden
Prayers for Bolton, our weekly act of worship, which will be hosted once again by Sue from Harwood Methodist Church. Sue will lead listeners through a selection of worship, hymns, songs, prayers, readings and reflections. It is a chance for you to be able to worship at home, and to raise your voices in praise with others from around the Bolton Family.
4pm - 6pm
Sundae Servings
Jayne Hinton
On today's edition of Sundae Servings Jayne has new releases from Change, Michael Kiwanuka, The Matchbox & Viagra Boys, the Anniversary Archive Album courtesy of St Germain's 3rd studio album Tourist, released in 2000, plus the gig guide for artists pitching up in the Bolton/Manchester region over the next 7 days. THE very best alt and indie music brought to you every Sunday!
6pm - 12am
The Spirit of Bolton
Sylvia and Tony Bridge
In this week's programme we include extracts from The Holocaust Memory ceremony held in Bolton last Monday, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, with the theme 'A better future'.
7pm - 10pm
The 70's Show
Neil Wilkinson
Tonight is the 9th Anniversary of the 70's Show and as usual there will be a party atmosphere in the Station. Neil will again be inviting the 70's Show posse into the studio and they will be choosing the music that they hate to hear, and importantly why. Then it will be handed over to the 'expert' panel. Yep, expect some of your long standing favourites to get a good kicking folks. Trial by 'Jukebox Jury' indeed. Expect the usual eclectic and diverse mix of music with a lot of fun and laughter thrown in. BFM presenters folly and as Neil has said in previous years, 'it's like trying to herd kittens!'
10pm - 12am
The Weekend Wind Down
Andy Openshaw
Andy brings two hours of your dedications, requests and easy listening music to help you wind down your weekend and ease into the new week.
12am - 2am
Sound of the Synth
Mike Boom and Sonic Simon
Join us on a mesmerizing voyage through the sonic landscapes of the past half-century of electronic music. Sounds of the Synth meticulously selects and presents the most exceptional electronic sounds, offering you an immersive and unforgettable auditory experience. From the pioneering days to the contemporary marvels, our show delves deep into the evolution of electronic music, ensuring you hear the absolute best of this genre's rich history.
2am - 4am
Automations
Simon Farrell
Take a trip into the depths of music that you've never experienced before.
4am - 7am
Non-stop Music
Your favourite songs, your favourite artists from the last sixty years taking you through to the Bolton FM breakfast show.
7am - 10am
Weekend Breakfast
Andy Haslam
The perfect way to start your day.Local news on the half hour.The best in music mixed with local events happening across Bolton. Get the day off to a fine start with Andy Haslam.
10am - 11am
Break a Leg
Ian Cheeseman
All of Greater Manchester's a stage. Ian finds out about the theatre scene and plays music from the shows.
11am - 12pm
Prayers for Bolton
Sue Snowden
Prayers for Bolton, our weekly act of worship, which will be hosted once again by Sue from Harwood Methodist Church. Sue will lead listeners through a selection of worship, hymns, songs, prayers, readings and reflections. It is a chance for you to be able to worship at home, and to raise your voices in praise with others from around the Bolton Family.
4pm - 6pm
Sundae Servings
Jayne Hinton
On today's edition of Sundae Servings Jayne has new releases from Change, Michael Kiwanuka, The Matchbox & Viagra Boys, the Anniversary Archive Album courtesy of St Germain's 3rd studio album Tourist, released in 2000, plus the gig guide for artists pitching up in the Bolton/Manchester region over the next 7 days. THE very best alt and indie music brought to you every Sunday!
6pm - 12am
The Spirit of Bolton
Sylvia and Tony Bridge
In this week's programme we include extracts from The Holocaust Memory ceremony held in Bolton last Monday, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, with the theme 'A better future'.
7pm - 10pm
The 70's Show
Neil Wilkinson
Tonight is the 9th Anniversary of the 70's Show and as usual there will be a party atmosphere in the Station. Neil will again be inviting the 70's Show posse into the studio and they will be choosing the music that they hate to hear, and importantly why. Then it will be handed over to the 'expert' panel. Yep, expect some of your long standing favourites to get a good kicking folks. Trial by 'Jukebox Jury' indeed. Expect the usual eclectic and diverse mix of music with a lot of fun and laughter thrown in. BFM presenters folly and as Neil has said in previous years, 'it's like trying to herd kittens!'
10pm - 12am
The Weekend Wind Down
Andy Openshaw
Andy brings two hours of your dedications, requests and easy listening music to help you wind down your weekend and ease into the new week.
