SUNDAY 17TH MARCH
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.
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.
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.
2pm - 4pm
Sunday Afternoons
Steve Bache
Steve's along with music and chat for your Sunday afternoon.
4pm - 6pm
Sundae Servings
Thomas Gavin
Thomas is in the Sundae Servings hotseat today, bringing you a raft of fabulous alt and indie music - new releases from Chalk, Nadine Shah, Porij, and Beth Gibbons, lyricist for Portishead, she has her solo debut album coming out in May but Thomas has the lead single from it to play on today's show. Portishead released their Mercury Award winning debut album Dummy 30 years ago so expect some tracks from that seminal album too! The Gig Guide for artists coming to Manchester next week will be in hour 1.
6pm - 7pm
The Spirit of Bolton
Sylvia and Tony Bridge
In this evening's programme we feature last week's Memorial Service for the Unity Brook Kearsley 1878 mining disaster when 43 men and boys lost their lives and include an interview with Barry Price from St. Stephen's Church and a song by Chris Ward, Lament the 43.
7pm - 10pm
The 70's Show
Neil Wilkinson
Hour 3 is a retrospective of the debut album 'Rush' by Rush released 50 years ago this week. As usual in Hours 1 & 2, expect a diverse and eclectic mix from the golden age of music.
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.
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.
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.
2pm - 4pm
Sunday Afternoons
Steve Bache
Steve's along with music and chat for your Sunday afternoon.
4pm - 6pm
Sundae Servings
Thomas Gavin
Thomas is in the Sundae Servings hotseat today, bringing you a raft of fabulous alt and indie music - new releases from Chalk, Nadine Shah, Porij, and Beth Gibbons, lyricist for Portishead, she has her solo debut album coming out in May but Thomas has the lead single from it to play on today's show. Portishead released their Mercury Award winning debut album Dummy 30 years ago so expect some tracks from that seminal album too! The Gig Guide for artists coming to Manchester next week will be in hour 1.
6pm - 7pm
The Spirit of Bolton
Sylvia and Tony Bridge
In this evening's programme we feature last week's Memorial Service for the Unity Brook Kearsley 1878 mining disaster when 43 men and boys lost their lives and include an interview with Barry Price from St. Stephen's Church and a song by Chris Ward, Lament the 43.
7pm - 10pm
The 70's Show
Neil Wilkinson
Hour 3 is a retrospective of the debut album 'Rush' by Rush released 50 years ago this week. As usual in Hours 1 & 2, expect a diverse and eclectic mix from the golden age of music.
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.
