Manx Radio's Home Run

James Franklin from Culture Vannin tells us a wonderful tale originally relayed by renowned Manx author William Cubbon, writer of the 'most perfect Manx book every written'. Listen as we hear about the Peel fishermen whose unwelcome antics lead to an encounter with archangel Gabriel... This episode was broadcast on the 27th May 2026

James Franklin is back with his mid week musings from Culture Vannin. Today, he's celebrating the birthday of a 'very special Peel woman', and telling us about Manx Dialect Theatre. This episode was broadcast on the 20th of May 26.

We're sweeping the crossroads with a Witch today, with a story of witchcraft from James Franklin of Culture Vannin. This is a story related in 'A Guide to the Folklore Sites of the Isle of Man, written by James himself along with Sam Hudson and Katie Newton.

Christy meets the 'accidental founders' of Karen Quayle and Aaron Riley of Noodles Canine Rescue, to find out what they do, how they do it and what dog owners need to know if their furry family goes missing.

James Franklin from Culture Vannin marks the date that celebrates our National Poet T.E. Brown, described by Hall Caine as the "..greatest man, the finest brain, the noblest heart, the largest nature that we can yet call Manx”

Judith Ley caught up with Sheffield Plate finalist, 11 year old Parker Kissack, who will finish his Guild weekend by heading to London to take part in the semi-finals of the West End Calling competition. You can watch Parker perform and vote for him via the official event stream, which takes place on Sunday 3rd May at 12:30pm:https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/online/online/stream-tickets-london-semi-finals-courtyard-show-1/2026-05-03/12:30/t-aaannxk

With all the incredible people we get to speak with, especially in our Charity of the Week feature, it's easy to think the Isle of Man is kept afloat by the tireless work of the thousands of volunteers in our third sector. Christy recently caught up with one of those wonderful souls, to find out about an event they've organised for a charity that is very close to their heart.

Stuart Greaves speaks to Christy about the Rob Vine Fund, which provides medical/rescue equipment and training for those involved in motorsport events on the Isle of Man. He also announces an exciting development, an app that will benefit ALL of the Island's community.

James Franklin from Culture Vannin tells us about the most dangerous day in the Manx cultural calendar, as Oie Voaldyn approaches. He also tells us how we can keep ourselves safe from the powers of hags, witches and other supernatural forces

John Shakespeare tells Christy what we can expect on the West of the Island this weekend as the Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival returns to Peel, marking one of the most important events in the Manx cultural calendar (full interview)