FRIDAY 6TH 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
Andrew and Phil welcome inspirational Bolton ladies this morning, including Lynne Donkin, Director of Public Health in Bolton, Becci Martin from Boo Consulting (about the Bolton Family) and Francesca from Bolton Wanderers in the Community (Charity) to introduce 'Bring a pound to the ground' on Sunday 29th December, for the community fixture against Lincoln. And not forgetting the massively important Phil's Question of the Day. To be involved go to Facebook, X/Twitter, email studio@boltonfm.com or phone the studio on 01204 374242, but only when Phil and Andrew are not speaking live on air.
11am - 1pm
This is Bolton
David Dockerty
2 hours of great music and conversation along with a look at life in and around Bolton. Guests in the first hour will be Gary Singh from Colour of my Skin (COMS) who will be telling us all about the concept of acceptance and respect in our society along with news of a star- studded event taking place in the North West next week! Then in the second hour I’ll be joined by Zoe and Peter from ‘We are Undefeatable’ which is a behaviour-change campaign that aims to support people living with long term health conditions to be active in a way that works for them and their condition.
1pm - 3pm
Afternoons
Lorelei Redding
Lorelei's back, keeping you company with music and engaging conversation.
3pm - 6pm
Drivetime
Brad B. Wood
Join Brad as he 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. Featured artist this week is Vincent's Last Summer. Ryan wants to know what you are up to this weekend email him studio@boltonfm.com.
8pm - 10pm
Nineties Nostalgia
Mike Boom and Lorelei Redding
Simon's away on drumming duties this week so Lorelei will be joining Mike for our latest trawl through the hits of the nineties. This week we reach the end of March1990. All eyes were on London as the capital exploded with the Poll Tax Riots. If you were there, drop us a line! Musical accompaniment will come from Del Amitri, The Cure and 808 State!
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.
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
Andrew and Phil welcome inspirational Bolton ladies this morning, including Lynne Donkin, Director of Public Health in Bolton, Becci Martin from Boo Consulting (about the Bolton Family) and Francesca from Bolton Wanderers in the Community (Charity) to introduce 'Bring a pound to the ground' on Sunday 29th December, for the community fixture against Lincoln. And not forgetting the massively important Phil's Question of the Day. To be involved go to Facebook, X/Twitter, email studio@boltonfm.com or phone the studio on 01204 374242, but only when Phil and Andrew are not speaking live on air.
11am - 1pm
This is Bolton
David Dockerty
2 hours of great music and conversation along with a look at life in and around Bolton. Guests in the first hour will be Gary Singh from Colour of my Skin (COMS) who will be telling us all about the concept of acceptance and respect in our society along with news of a star- studded event taking place in the North West next week! Then in the second hour I’ll be joined by Zoe and Peter from ‘We are Undefeatable’ which is a behaviour-change campaign that aims to support people living with long term health conditions to be active in a way that works for them and their condition.
1pm - 3pm
Afternoons
Lorelei Redding
Lorelei's back, keeping you company with music and engaging conversation.
3pm - 6pm
Drivetime
Brad B. Wood
Join Brad as he 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. Featured artist this week is Vincent's Last Summer. Ryan wants to know what you are up to this weekend email him studio@boltonfm.com.
8pm - 10pm
Nineties Nostalgia
Mike Boom and Lorelei Redding
Simon's away on drumming duties this week so Lorelei will be joining Mike for our latest trawl through the hits of the nineties. This week we reach the end of March1990. All eyes were on London as the capital exploded with the Poll Tax Riots. If you were there, drop us a line! Musical accompaniment will come from Del Amitri, The Cure and 808 State!
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.