Podcast Episodes

Martyn's Maritime Music

Martyn Perkins celebrates the Island's long Maritime heritage with a programme of themed songs and reflections on our Island and the seas that surround us.

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

DOES MANX CARE?

In the week Manx Care have announced a raft of cuts to patient-facing services to save money, Siobhán Fletcher speaks with politicians, medical professionals and the chief exec of the organisation it…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS: An Island Life Special.

Amy Griffiths speaks with some of the groups on the Island who work with those affected by domestic abuse.

*Due to the nature of this programme, some listeners may find the content distressing.*

If yo…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Our Island at Lorient 2024

Christy DeHaven takes a look back at the Lorient Interceltique Festival which took place in Brittany a few weeks ago, with upwards of 900,000 festival goers enjoying the sights and sounds - some of w…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Solway Harvester Remembered.

Just under a quarter of a century ago, a maritime disaster shocked the Manx community. But it also united the Island with a small community across the Irish Sea.

Why did the Solway Harvester sink? Jo…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Smartphones in schools: vital learning tools or disruptive distractions?

Should children be allowed to have access to smartphones during the school day?

The news that one of the Island's high schools was going to ban access to them during school hours sparked a big debate …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Planning: fit for purpose?

Amy Griffiths takes a look at the Island’s planning laws to find out if they’re currently fit for purpose.

After one UK developer told her they’d be reluctant to undertake any more projects here becau…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

DEATH IN CUSTODY : has the IOM Prison System learned lessons?

Three deaths in three years. Three lives lost, all in similar circumstances, while incarcerated. Have lessons been learned?

This special programme, produced by News Editor Tessa Hawley, takes a look a…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

MANX MEMORIES of ITALIA 90

In 1990, three Manxmen travelled independently to Italy for that year’s World Cup. These are their tales of a magical fortnight of football...

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

The White Isle: A small Island with a big problem

The Isle of Man: a destination like no other; an Island described by government as the British Isles’ ‘best kept secret’.

But scratch beneath the glossy tourism adverts, the beautifully created socia…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago