Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials

David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This week, in the last of the current series, he speaks to Izzy about Transatlantic Emigration.

David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This week, he speaks with Fenella Bazin about Music.

David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This week, he speaks with Jane Prescott about herbalism, medicines and more.

David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This week, he speaks to Robert Teare about the Manx Language.

H looks back at some of Manx Radio's highlights over the past few weeks from the TT via Bees to Beth's amazing brush. And that's not a spelling mistake

Captain of HMS Middleton, a Hunt Class mine countermeasures vessel, Lieutenant Commander Rob Garner, talks to Chris Pearson as the vessel docks in Douglas during this year's TT.

Farming industry on the Isle of Man is facing a lot of challenges.at the moment, what with the storms and rain we've had in the past few years and the rising operating costs. And for one young farmer, he also has to deal with the fact that his land is disappearing by a metre a year because of coastal erosion. Amy Griffiths speaks to Thomase Cleator, who single-handedly runs a sheep farm in the north of the Island.

We were promised a 15-hour work week... So why does it feel like we’re working more than everChristian Jones speaks with Lyle Wraxall (Digital Isle of Man Chief Executive) Dr Fabian Stephany (Departmental Researcher in AI and Work, University of Oxford), Professor Raj Choudhury (Professor of Organisational Behaviour, London School of Economics), Brian Gallagher (Chief Executive, LEMA Logic), Dan Thomas (Founder, Archit3ct), Dr Alex Allinson MHK (speaking from medical perspective) and John Webster (Chair, Manx Technology Group).Music written and produced by Christian Jones.

Rick Holden is the former Premier League footballing star who has made the Isle of Man his home for almost half his lifetime. In this podcast the footballer talks to Dave Moore about how he juggled his university studies with a sporting career which took in Burnley, Halifax Town, Watford, Oldham Athletic, Manchester City and Blackpool before moving with his family to live in the Isle of Man and adjusting to playing Manx football with Peel.

Poet and an award-winning novelist Jane Holland grew up in the Isle of Man, the middle daughter of multi-million bestselling romantic novelist Charlotte Lamb and The Times newspaper chief sub-editor Richard Holland. Best known for her dark thrillers, as Betty Walker she’s also written her multi-award nominated Cornish Girls wartime sagas. She’s a Gregory award winning poet and once upon a time was a seeded player in the Women’s World Snooker championship.

Tom Cain and Lisa Smith take their annual trip to the flicks to play you some of the finest festive movie songs.

In this special programme for Remembrance Sunday, John Moss reflects on war and conflict down the years and also the current conflicts around the world.

As the legendary long coats announce their retirement from the international stunt riding arena, ower Clarky catches up with commentator Derry Kissack and original Purple Helmet Jim Davidson (part two).  *Warning* : contains numerous fruity anecdotes, including The One About the Prince in the pungent polecat coat... 

Tonight, William King speaks to a paramedic as he prepares for his shift, leaders in the Isle Of Man Ambulance Service about changes they made during the coronavirus pandemic, and changes to come as a result of the Sir Jonathan Michael Review of Health and Social Care. He also catches up with the team at St John Ambulance, Isle of Man tell us about their work, and how their role increased during the pandemic, plus - what goes on in the Emergency Services Joint Control Room, where 999 calls are received? William King has the answers!

William King zooms in on the emergency services. In episode 3, he visits Douglas Fire Station to learn about the work of the Fire and Rescue Service. Whilst at Douglas Fire Station, we filmed a hazmat training exercise, available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7Qs9aWz_A We’ll also hear from representatives of the Island’s Civil Defence Corps. They support the other emergency services during times of crisis, including during the coronavirus pandemic.

In episode 2 of Responders with William King, the focus is on the Police force. We’ll hear from Constables, sergeants and detectives from right across the constabulary, and speak to new recruits training in the former Port Erin police station.

Former engineer and Senior Producer at Manx Radio, Charlie Webster, shares his memories of the early days of radio on the Isle of Man.