Bailiwick Podcasts

This week Nick Mann sat down with the Guernsey Basketball Association’s Secretary Matt Smart and Treasurer James Tracey to talk about a new drive for sponsorship to help grow the game. They have exciting plans in place, so why not get involved? The conversation begins with Matt explaining more about how the Island Games helped drive interest in the sport. Follow them on Facebook for more informati...

As Jersey looks forward to the Royal visit, historian Ian Ronayne explores the longstanding and mutually advantageous relationship between islanders and their monarch in the latest episode of Temps Passé. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, Express sat down with Aziz Ibrahim to talk about his upcoming gig in Jersey, his rich musical journey, and the evolving music scene in Manchester and beyond. Here, Mr Ibrahim reminisces about his memories of partying in Jersey and his diverse musical background, from reggae to soul to his experiences from playing with iconic bands like The Stone Roses. He als...

Guernsey football will be transformed by a new dedicated home ground. Called Victoria Park, it will offer top class facilities for players and fans. In this episode, Nick Mann visited the site to see the progress and talk to Guernsey Football Association CEO Gary Roberts and GFC manager Tony Vance about what is on offer and what it means for the game. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, sports reporter Elliot Corbel sits down with three members of the Jersey Badmintion Association as they celebrate their 100 year anniversary. He is joined by current president Steve Le Roy, Junior Academy Coach and Island Games team manager Rob Armstrong and one of the all-time greats of the sport, Ian Coombs-Goodfellow. Join them as they celebrate a great achievement for a local...

This year marks the centenary of an organisation that has been quietly but importantly supporting local charitable causes since 1924. Historian Ian Ronayne looks back at the story of the Sir James Knott Trust and the man responsible for its founding in Jersey... ★ Support this podcast ★

ALIAS project lead Anthony Lawrenson talks about the cutting edge drone trials taking place in Jersey that could soon turn ideas of science fiction into reality... ★ Support this podcast ★

Those who take on the most difficult jobs often face the most scrutiny, usually because those jobs are for the public service. Teachers, nurses, police officers. If the community pays your wages, you can expect to get grief, and with the advent of social media, it has only become easier to criticise.  It has also become easier to identify, and scrutinise, those instances where power has been used...

This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series. In the third episode, historian Ian Ronayne explores the impact of D-Day and fighting in Normandy on Jersey… ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series. In the second episode, historian Ian Ronayne explores Jersey’s sacrifice on D-Day and in the Battle of Normandy… ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series.   In the first episode, historian Ian Ronayne reveals the involvement of a Jersey resident in one of the most celebrated engineering achievements in history… ★ Support this podcast ★

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Express has been exploring what it meant for people in Guernsey. It was 6 June 1944 when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in a turning point of the Second World War. The Channel Islands were liberated nearly a year later. The impacts reverberated both before, during and after Operation Overlord. In this podcast, Nick Mann is in conversa...

Eyal Yanilov was the closest assistant to the founder of Krav Maga, a comprehensive system encompassing self defence, combat and fighting, and third-party protection. Its practical techniques and tactics can be applied to a wide range of violent confrontations, and are being taught by more than 1500 active instructors globally. Mr Yanilov recently came to the Island and taught a seminar at the inv...

A landmark report has attempted to uncover the truth of what happened in Alderney during the Nazi occupation.    Crucially, it has put a number to the true total of people who died as a result of the atrocities in the camps in the island after decades of downplaying and exaggeration of the final figures.    There’s also evidence of why the British never prosecuted the perpetrators, which involves...

With up to 1,000 new homes expected to be built in a condensed area, E&I has devised a 'Better Travel Plan' for the north. Deputies Lindsay de Sausmarez and Adrian Gabrield explored its details in conversation with Laura Clayton.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Mark Prevel will be doing what many consider unthinkable on Saturday 8th June, completing the Saffery Rotary Walk three times in a row. Having battled with lung and other health conditions throughout his life, he made a physical and nutritional switch during the pandemic, which has transformed his life and led to several unbelievable running and walking accomplishments. Kit Hannah opened up their...

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Laura Clayton spent time with the Guernsey Walking Football Club to find out if moving more really can help improve your mental wellbeing.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to our Warm Up Muratti Preview Show where we’re bringing you insights from the Guernsey and Jersey teams ahead of two huge matches. Guernsey’s men and women are both looking to turn the tables on their rivals at Springfield under the backdrop of new voices, new players and fresh approaches. Nick Mann opened up by talking to one of the Sarnian’s joint managers, Ryan-Zico Black, and later in...

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts , Jodie Yettram spoke with mental health consultant Jennifer Neill about her new business that aims to support wellbeing in the workplace.  The conversation took place during Mental Health Awareness Week and focused on the impact of mental health on both employees and businesses — including high turnover and reduced productivity.  Jennifer spoke about the impo...

In this episode Nick Mann is in conversation with Pete Amy about his remarkable ongoing recovery from a second round of lifesaving surgery. We look back on his first operation and the road to racing and smashing out a dream London Marathon, his response to being told he would need to go back into surgery and the central role being active, running and the running community has played throughout his...

Do I really need planning permission? This is the question that may well have crossed the mind's of countless Islanders looking to work on their homes. In this Bailiwick Podcast episode, brought to you by Style Windows, reporter James Jeune sat down with Matthew Collins of Mac Architecture. They discuss the dos and don'ts of development, when a planning application is needed, and how to make sure...

Carey Olsen’s corporate team is currently advising on the takeover of Hipgnosis Songs Funds Limited, a billion dollar deal that continues to make headlines in the Financial Times. Partner at Carey Olsen, Tony Lane, explains the takeover, and talks about why these kind of deals are becoming ever more common in Guernsey…  ★ Support this podcast ★

what a day of Siam Cup rugby that was! Guernsey’s sides dazzled in the sunshine against Jersey, winning the men’s and ladies clashes in starkly contrasting ways at Footes Lane. In this episode we bring you an insight from men’s coach Jordan Reynolds and player of the match Ciaran Mcgann in the immediate aftermath of their 49-33 win, while Ladies coach Steve Evans joined Nick Mann in the studio to...

Why does progress delivering public housing feel so slow? What is affordable housing? Why is it needed in the first place? Are board members paid? We sat down with the Guernsey Housing Association's Chief Executive to find out, and much more. Vic Slade was keen to bat away suggestions that the island’s key social landlord is sitting on its hands with dozens of sites not doing any work, as well as...

Welcome to a special episode of the Warm Up where we’re previewing a huge day of Siam Cup rugby.  Host Nick Mann has been getting the thoughts of the Guernsey Raiders director of rugby Jordan Reynolds and Ladies head coach Steve Evans, while across the water the JEP's Stephen Anderson and Elliot Corbel have spoken to their Jersey opposite numbers Myles Landick and Simon Le Moignan.  Action gets un...