Bailiwick Podcasts

This week Matthew Leach speaks to Guernsey’s Head of Law Enforcement and the Chair of the States Strategic Co-ordinating Group, Ruari Hardy. Mr Hardy was responsible for co-ordinating the island’s response to Storm Ciaran and making sure people in Guernsey were kept safe.  They talk about the plans in place, how they were deployed to great success, and the lessons learned. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week’s episode is a two-parter and it’s all about cricket. First up, Guernsey’s Women’s Player of the Year Claire Jennings and Head Coach  Ben Ferbrache joined Nick Mann to talk about this season and how the women’s side of the game is developing. In the second part of our podcast, Ben puts on his hat as Pathway Manager and explains the thinking behind a new programme for Under 9s starting ne...

It’s been a long but highly successful season for triathlete Megan Chapple. She brought the curtain down with second place at Ironman 70.3 Portugal-Cascais and is now preparing to pack her bags for a whole new adventure on the other side of the world. Find out how she has navigated the pressures of such a busy race schedule, where she goes next, and how she stayed motivated after the high of a gol...

What new taxes could be on the way? Is there any end in sight for the transformation of education? Could Guernsey have a new government this time next year? Join Kit Hannah and Matthew Leach as they demystify the recent tax and spend debate that saw GST thrown out again, with some victories and embarrassments for States' committees over flagship projects. With reaction from politicians, industry,...

This week Express is joined by Ben Wratten from the Digital Guernsey and Chris Leaman from Black Vanilla.  These two groups have been working together to launch the second local entrepreneurship survey, which has been designed to find out what kind of issues face young local businesses. ★ Support this podcast ★

In the latest episode, Nick Mann talks to Ethan Woodhouse, fresh from his victory in Guernsey Athletics' Dogbreaker and sixth place in the Jersey Marathon. Both results came within days of other races. His current approach to running is unlikely to be found in any training manual. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bethan Batiste was diagnosed with epilepsy at 11, and had surgery to remove a brain tumour at 14.  She is now planning an event to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Headway Guernsey.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Guernsey Raiders are expressing themselves on the pitch as they climb the table. In the latest episode of the Cool Down, Nick Mann caught up with brothers Ciaran and Niall McGann to find out more about their life in rugby.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Did a deputy go too far after naming a local doctor in the States’ chamber?  Why have numerous families come forward with concerns about safeguarding?  What is parliamentary privilege, and should it be protected?  Laura Clayton and Matthew Leach explain the safeguarding story to date and look to answer some of the questions that have spilled out of recent news coverage.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Cyclist Jack Reed's first year on the national circuit in France has been one of learning, as much a mental battle as a physical one.  Now taking time out to recover from Epstein-Barr virus and hunting for a new team, he is more hungry than ever to turn the pedals again   ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Politics Dis-Assembled, Express' News Editor, Matthew Leach, talks through the latest chapter in the Herm School debacle. ★ Support this podcast ★

Guernsey Panthers U19s are ready to open their campaign in the regional U19 South Division 2. Captain Erin Sullivan and coach Bridget Yabsley tell Nick Mann more about the opportunities that creates and the need for sponsorship to help the journey. ★ Support this podcast ★

“It cannot be underestimated how the stress and pressure has been insurmountable and this has impacted upon me greatly. I am pleased to see action has now been taken to assist States Members with the provision of counselling. This was a much-needed resource that I needed over this extended period of time which was not available until now.”   Those were the words that Deputy Max Andrews read out in...

Mark Bills was Director Emeritus at Gainsborough House Museum, and he was asked to share his advice on the plans for Victor Hugo Centre in Guernsey. He told Express what he thinks about the idea, and how he thinks it could work. ★ Support this podcast ★

With the Rugby World Cup 2023 in full swing, former South Africa Captain Jean de Villiers was in the Express studio to talk about his career, coping with injury and life after professional sport. In South Africa, rugby is about much more than winning a match, as he explains. ★ Support this podcast ★

This weekend, Channel Islands Pride is taking place in Jersey, after Guernsey hosted it last year. Thousands will turn out to the parades, parties and concerts to celebrate and be proud of our diverse community. Ahead of the big celebrations, Kelly Frost caught up with three drag queens: Paige Three, Flesh, and Bonny Bon Wee. Two are full-time performers from the UK, hired for the weekend’s festiv...

As he prepares to retire from the world-famous aerobatic team, Red Arrows team leader Tom Bould - also known as Red 1 - spoke to Express about his views on the future of air displays, the RAF's pathway to net-zero carbon emissions and whether he gets nervous before a show... ★ Support this podcast ★

Brandon Ashplant wrote and produced the new short film 'Bet your bottom dollar'. He spoke to Express about his love of the short film genre, and how it's a great way in to film making for other creatives. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Cool Down, we speak to Chay Kennedy-Cook about cycling against some of the best in his age-group at the Commonwealth Youth Games, resilience, and his target of making it as a pro. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr Dominic Bishop discusses the rise in the number of deaths by suicide in Guernsey, and with Dr Nicola Brink and Jo Cottell from Guernsey Mind, he explains how the Bailiwick's new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy will help anyone suffering from low level to very serious mental ill health.  ★ Support this podcast ★

With a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy published this week, Dr Nicola Brink, Dr Dominic Bishop and Jo Cottell explained how it's been drawn up, what the strategy's aims are and why it's so important for the wellbeing and mental health of the Bailiwick.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Martin Shirley has served as Chauffeur to the Lieutenant-Governor for nine and a half years, driving the Governor, his family and royal guests around the island. After his retirement last week, Martin sat down with Express to talk about driving the limousine, how he feels about having sold the J4 numberplate, and the one time he arrived late to a function. ★ Support this podcast ★

Guernseyman Adam Hooper always dreamt of being an actor.  At 35 he decided to try his hand at auditions, succeeding in winning a supporting role in Kevin Spacey's latest film.  A number of local productions are also on the agenda, and Adam told Express he has plans to audition for further roles off-island too. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jersey Overseas Aid has so far donated £262,000 to Friends of Ukraine-EOD to deliver bomb and mine disposal training.  This week Express speaks to Ben Remfrey and Uliana Yurenko - Ben is a founder of Friends of Ukraine-EOD, and Uliana is the head technical translator and interpreter at Mat Kosovo, a training centre in Kosovo. They spoke about how that funding has helped train up the first women in...

15-year-old JCG student Auden Ruelle is a big fan of football, and a young footballer herself, and this summer she's had the chance to be at the Women's World Cup in Australia. Late in Australian time, early in Jersey time, Express reporter Kelly Frost caught up with Auden to ask about the atmosphere, her favourite goals of the tournament so far and, of course, whether football is finally coming h...