FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER
12am - 2am
The Folk Show
Ron Armitage
The Folk Show with Ron Armitage is a must-listen for anyone who loves folk music, whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the genre. With its eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk, insightful commentary, and engaging interviews, the show is a true celebration of the rich and diverse world of folk music.
2am - 7am
Non-stop Music
Your favourite songs and favourite artists from the last sixty years taking you through to breakfast.
7am - 9am
Breakfast
John Entwistle
Join John every morning from 7am for The Breakfast Show. All the songs you all love and the top hits from today! Plus Retro Number One at 7:45am Traffic and travel, and all the latest news from your town and around the world.
9am - 11am
Mid Mornings
Andrew Dickson and Phil Ashcroft
Welcome to the last one before Christmas, and one not without controversy as we speak to Professor George Holmes about the decision to drop the name Bolton from its University title. Listen also to Neon Creations, the company behind the Big Light Festival at Bolton Museum, also an update on the Marketplace Shopping Centre, and Emma Hutchinson, CEO of the Bolton Lads and Girls Club will be along. Stay tuned also for Phil's Question of the Day, and as always, look at Facebook, X/Twitter, email studio@boltonfm.com or call 01204 374242.
11am - 1pm
This is Bolton
David Dockerty
David’s guests today will be Sarah Hulme and Pat Wilson who will be telling us all about the Ladies Empowerment Circle a dynamic network support group designed exclusively for woman across the North West. Plus information about Bolton based Rebound Hypnotherapy which specialises in solution focused hypnotherapy for both children and adults. All that along with 2 hours of great music from across the decades!
1pm - 3pm
Afternoons
Lorelei Redding
Lorelei's back, keeping you company with music and engaging conversation.
3pm - 6pm
Drivetime
Brad B. Wood
Brad brings you interviews, local news and topics and national issues and all with great music for your Friday afternoon.
6pm - 7pm
Ryan's Indie Mix
Ryan Wood
Join Ryan as he kick starts your weekend with his mix of classics and new indie gems. Each week there's a featured artist and a shameless random music interlude just after 7pm. Ryan wants to know what you are up to this weekend email him studio@boltonfm.com.
7pm - 10pm
Wanderers Live
Bolton FM Sports Team
Wycombe Wanderers vs Bolton Wanderers. Join us from 7pm for pre match build-up. Full match live commentary on FM and DAB from Adams Park at 7:45pm.
11pm - 12am
Progressive Journeys
Harlan Dane Fallon
Harlan brings a progressive, melodic mixture of Progressive Trance, Progressive House, Trance House and Melodic Electronica with a meaning, from all over the world. This show provides a mixture of emotions that only these genres can. With his own knowledge and perspective on these genres, he'll not only play the tracks, he'll mix them in a unique synergistic way, describing the emotion and meanings. Sit back, relax, listen and go to that place - this progressive journey is one you don't want to miss. occasional flashback and special mixes from DJ Northern Monkey
12am - 2am
The Folk Show
Ron Armitage
The Folk Show with Ron Armitage is a must-listen for anyone who loves folk music, whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the genre. With its eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk, insightful commentary, and engaging interviews, the show is a true celebration of the rich and diverse world of folk music.
2am - 7am
Non-stop Music
Your favourite songs and favourite artists from the last sixty years taking you through to breakfast.
7am - 9am
Breakfast
John Entwistle
Join John every morning from 7am for The Breakfast Show. All the songs you all love and the top hits from today! Plus Retro Number One at 7:45am Traffic and travel, and all the latest news from your town and around the world.
9am - 11am
Mid Mornings
Andrew Dickson and Phil Ashcroft
Welcome to the last one before Christmas, and one not without controversy as we speak to Professor George Holmes about the decision to drop the name Bolton from its University title. Listen also to Neon Creations, the company behind the Big Light Festival at Bolton Museum, also an update on the Marketplace Shopping Centre, and Emma Hutchinson, CEO of the Bolton Lads and Girls Club will be along. Stay tuned also for Phil's Question of the Day, and as always, look at Facebook, X/Twitter, email studio@boltonfm.com or call 01204 374242.
11am - 1pm
This is Bolton
David Dockerty
David’s guests today will be Sarah Hulme and Pat Wilson who will be telling us all about the Ladies Empowerment Circle a dynamic network support group designed exclusively for woman across the North West. Plus information about Bolton based Rebound Hypnotherapy which specialises in solution focused hypnotherapy for both children and adults. All that along with 2 hours of great music from across the decades!
1pm - 3pm
Afternoons
Lorelei Redding
Lorelei's back, keeping you company with music and engaging conversation.
3pm - 6pm
Drivetime
Brad B. Wood
Brad brings you interviews, local news and topics and national issues and all with great music for your Friday afternoon.
6pm - 8pm
Ryan's Indie Mix
Ryan Wood
Join Ryan as he kick starts your weekend with his mix of classics and new indie gems. Each week there's a featured artist and a shameless random music interlude just after 7pm. Ryan wants to know what you are up to this weekend email him studio@boltonfm.com.
8pm - 10pm
Nineties Nostalgia
Mike Boom and Sonic Simon
In this week's programme we move on to Easter 1990. With prisoners still on the roof at Strangeways, there's a disturbing find at Customs and Alex Higgins makes a less than dgnified exit from the Snooker World Championship. Music comes from Marillion, Salt N Pepa and Sinitta.
11pm - 12am
Progressive Journeys
Harlan Dane Fallon
Harlan brings a progressive, melodic mixture of Progressive Trance, Progressive House, Trance House and Melodic Electronica with a meaning, from all over the world. This show provides a mixture of emotions that only these genres can. With his own knowledge and perspective on these genres, he'll not only play the tracks, he'll mix them in a unique synergistic way, describing the emotion and meanings. Sit back, relax, listen and go to that place - this progressive journey is one you don't want to miss. occasional flashback and special mixes from DJ Northern Monkey
