Radio Wythenshawe FM

Wythenshawe FM is a volunteer-run community station based at the Wythenshawe Forum in south Manchester. Its focus includes Wythenshawe, Northenden and the communities around the M22 and M23 postcode areas. Local services, community groups and issues affecting residents are central to its purpose, alongside opportunities to gain skills in presentation and production. The station aims to give airtime to people whose experiences might otherwise be overlooked.

Breakfast with Ray Degg combines music, interviews and features with local news, weather and traffic. Colin Owen presents a lunchtime mix of music and conversation, while DJ Guss Augustine's Soul2Soul selections cross soul, R&B, disco, funk, hip-hop and reggae. Jimmy Lambert's Pop Explosion revisits an earlier period of popular music, and Plastic Fantastic is made by a collective of DJs, musicians, producers and vinyl collectors exploring their record collections across genres.

Recent programme additions include Cat Jerome's Cat's Cradle, Roz Johnson's Out To Lunch with Silver Seniors and Sam Jepson's Rare 80's Show, which highlights less frequently heard records. Paul Robinson's Private Lives features conversations with musicians, while Robert Cooper's rock programme combines classic rock with gig information. The different approaches give specialist listening a significant role in WFM's sound.

Disability Matters discusses issues affecting people with a range of disabilities and includes guests from local healthcare and support organisations. Contributors have included learning-disability nurses and representatives connected with Wythenshawe Hospital, the airport, Future Directions and the Shaw Centre. Alongside music and local reporting, this programme demonstrates the station's commitment to practical community conversation and representation.