Podcast Episodes

The Ancient Tynwald Open Air Ceremony

John Moss takes a look at the history of the ancient Tynwald Ceremony at St John's.

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

PRIDE SPECIAL: No Man Is An Island

She's back - Siobhán Fletcher marks Pride month 2025 with a special documentary episode of Island Life.

Back in 2023, we heard from the likes of Alan Shea and Hazel Hannan in our series 'A Brief Hist…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Hear Us

H explores the fascinating "Hear Us" project, its links with author Malcolm Lowry, and the sounds under the sea . .

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

EMPIRE OF...

Explores the legacy of Beryl Swain, the first woman to race in the TT, and a local band’s musical tribute raising funds for the Island’s hyperbaric chamber.

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

REWIND 20 APRIL 2025

H looks back at some of Manx Radio's recent output which you may have missed - from memories of VE Day to Dodgeball via Wetherspoons!

Published on 4 months ago

VE DAY 80th Anniversary - what does it mean to young people?

As we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe on 8 May 1945 - we hear from children at Laxey and The Dhoon Schools, and students from Castle Rushen High School and Ramsey Grammar School w…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

VE DAY 80th Anniversary - The Drumhead Service

The Drumhead Service held in the Villa Marina Royal Hall as part of the Island's commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day - Victory in Europe. Before the Drumhead Service there was a Commemor…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

VE DAY 80th Anniversary - The Commemorative Concert

The complete concert to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day - held in the Villa Marina on 8 May 2025. The concert was followed by a Drumhead Service which is available as a separate podcast.

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

VE Day 80th Anniversary - Reflecting on Victory

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Christy Dehaven takes a trip into the Manx Radio archives to bring you extracts from a programme first broadcast in 1995, presented by the late Roger Watterson…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Deaf Awareness Week Special

This week marks Deaf Awareness Week. According to the Manx Deaf Society, one in six people are experiencing signs of hearing loss. Earlier this year the organisation held a Hearing Off Awareness On e…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago