Bailiwick Podcasts

In December 2022, two Jersey men set off to take part in the Talisker Whiskey Challenge, known as the 'world's toughest row'. The challenge would take them across the width of the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Antigua, a journey of almost 3,000 miles which took almost eight weeks.  In this episode, Tom Innes talks to Peter Wright and Steve Hayes, the two members of DragonFish Row, abou...

An explosion that claimed the lives of ten people, major flooding that devastated more than a dozen homes and the financial collapse of one of Jersey's biggest construction firms. Andium Homes chief executive Ian Gallichan explains how the affordable housing provider dealt with all of this, in a three month period unlike anything it has seen before. ★ Support this podcast ★

The President of the Rotary Club in Guernsey, Brian Acton talks to Kit Hannah about its centenary year, plans to celebrate the landmark anniversary, the work Rotarians do, and why young members are needed to ensure that work can continue.  ★ Support this podcast ★

A 63-year-old charity champion, who last year walked every road in the Island, has set himself a new fundraising challenge for 2023 after becoming a trustee of homelessness charity Sanctuary... to sleep rough in every Parish. In this special episode of The Interview, Abi Nance, Head of Fundraising and Communications for Sanctuary Trust, spoke to Tim Ringsdore about Jersey's problem with homelessne...

When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey, Jersey resident of around two decades and owner of popular takeaway Turkish delight felt "didn't have any choice" but to head for his hometown to rescue his family. Speaking from Turkey, Cuma Dagilan tells reporter Jack Lister about the devastation he has witnessed, and detailed his amazing 850km journey across the country in a rented van to bring his lo...

Colonel John Blashford-Snell CBE, who grew up in Jersey, is one Britain's greatest living explorers, having undertaken more than 100 expeditions over the past 50 years to far-flung corners of the world for the purposes of scientific research and community aid. Formerly of the Royal Engineers, Colonel John Blashford-Snell was responsible for mapping some of the last unknown corners of the world dur...

Steve Byrne, Manager of the GSPCA, tells Laura Clayton how the charity's work has evolved since it was founded 150 years ago. With huge running costs, and development plans, the core ethos at the heart of its work remains the same - to prevent cruelty to animals.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Ministers have recently published their 'Delivery Plans' for 2023, which reveal a host of projects, promises and priorities. However, they also show that some of the landmark projects of the past government have been shelved or put on ice, leading one Deputy who was in the last administration to accuse the Council of have a politically motivated 'cancel culture'... Is he right? For the latest Poli...

Principal of the Guernsey College of Further Education, Louise Misselke tells Laura Clayton about the many apprenticeships available through The Guernsey Institute, how they continue to evolve, and how anyone of any age can get involved.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Former Chief Minister of Jersey, Frank Walker explains how GST was introduced in Jersey and why he thinks it was the right decision. He shares his view on Guernsey's ongoing debate on the same topic.

Express speaks with Duncan Laisney, who was rescued with his co-pilot in November after they were forced to ditch their aircraft in the sea.

Grands Vaux residents were devastated last week after major flooding - due to torrential rain and the 'overtopping' of the nearby reservoir - severely damaged their homes. Express speaks to Jersey Water's Head of Production Operations, Mark Manton, on Friday about exactly what happened, and the next steps the utility company will be taking...

Christie Bailey sits down with retired Jurat and Lieutenant Bailiff Collette Crill to discuss diversity on the Royal Court bench, the importance of having women in positions of power, some of her most memorable moments in the role, and how she plans to spend her free time…

When his mum collapsed at home, five-year-old Colby Bridgman dialled 999 alerting Guernsey's emergency services that something was wrong. Unconscious on the floor, his mum had suffered an unexpected medical condition and needed urgent medical attention. Colby has been praised for helping to save his mum's life. He and 999 call handler Liz Arklie have both received Commendations from the Chief Ambu...

Ahead of the debate on the future of tax in Guernsey, we've broken down the different aspects of what is proposed - with a look at the official Policy and Resources proposals, the main amendments and other efforts to chip away at the island's financial deficit. The Express Guernsey news team Laura Clayton, Kit Hannah and Nick Mann have been closely following the lead up to the debate - led by Laur...

Russian cyber warfare, malicious crime and a major incident at a local school. Cyber Emergency Response Team director Matt Palmer speaks to James Jeune about the digital threats on his radar.

Investigations are now underway into the island's twin tragedies: one in St. Ouen's Bay and one on Pier Road, which together claimed 13 lives. Each one of those was a major incident for the island's emergency services. So how did they cope, and what do the coming months hold for them? On this Bailiwick news pod, Rod McCloughlin put the questions to Police Chief Robin Smith...

We’re now just a few days on from one of the worst tragedies in Jersey in living memory. Islanders are struggling to come to terms with events on Pier Road on Saturday 10th December. With nine islanders missing after a major blast rocked St Helier, the island is still in shock. Expert teams are still searching the site at Haut du Mont flats for evidence, and with the even tougher objective of conf...

Karl Marshall talks to Laura Clayton about recent opposition to the event, and how it has affected their 2023 plans.

Alan Bates, Guernsey Electricity's MD, talks to Laura Clayton about the European energy crisis and how we can help.

Proposals for changing the way tax and social security contributions are levied and weighted have been published in Guernsey. Laura Clayton takes a look at the proposals in a nutshell with a look at the first public meeting held to address the suggested changes and the reactions.

A year ago, a damning report into Adult Mental Health Services in Jersey was published, concluding that while there were examples of good practice, the service was essentially unsafe. Express talks to Andy Weir, the man employed to turn things around.

This week you're going to hear a lot of statements like: “Together, we will make Jersey a thriving community." It can only be Common Strategic Policy week in the States Assembly. We cut through the chat on Politics Disassembled this week, with Town Constable Simon Crowcroft. From a Town Park to a Country Park to the fact that the new hospital seems parked...Constable Crowcroft talks green spaces,...

Express finds out more about the life of Occupation hero Bob Le Sueur MBE through the recollections of historian, broadcaster and author Chris Stone, who helped Bob record his memoirs, which were published in 2000.

It’s become a comedy, and perhaps for some, a tragedy…but this is one project which really matters. And so far, 10 years on, it is still in very major doubt. When the new hospital review came out, it said the previous plans for Overdale were unaffordable, and using multiple sites was less risky. Deputy Lyndon Farnham was the one cajoling, persuading, lobbying - doing all he could to get the island...