Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials

What’s it like going to University in 2020? Will keeps an audio diary of his first fortnight of study as an undergraduate. From lectures and mask-wearing to parties and new friends, we hear a unique insight into his unique experience...

Tonight, William King speaks to a paramedic as he prepares for his shift, leaders in the Isle Of Man Ambulance Service about changes they made during the coronavirus pandemic, and changes to come as a result of the Sir Jonathan Michael Review of Health and Social Care. He also catches up with the team at St John Ambulance, Isle of Man tell us about their work, and how their role increased during t...

William King zooms in on the emergency services. In episode 3, he visits Douglas Fire Station to learn about the work of the Fire and Rescue Service. Whilst at Douglas Fire Station, we filmed a hazmat training exercise, available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7Qs9aWz_A We’ll also hear from representatives of the Island’s Civil Defence Corps. They support the other emergency serv...

In episode 2 of Responders with William King, the focus is on the Police force. We’ll hear from Constables, sergeants and detectives from right across the constabulary, and speak to new recruits training in the former Port Erin police station.

William King zooms in on the various emergency services looking after the Isle of Man. The series listens in on training exercises and shifts and hears from representatives from across the Coastguard, Fire Service, Civil Defence, Isle of Man Constabulary, Ambulance Service, RNLI and St John Ambulance. In the first episode of Responders, William King focuses on the coastguard and the RNLI. At a tra...

Howard Caine reminisces with Terry Cringle who recently retired after more than 70 years working in journalism

Charles Guard pays tribute to one of Manx Radio's most popular presenters; David Callister, who passed away earlier this year.

Charles Guard looks back at the cancelled Tynwald of 1918 during the General Strike.

On Monday July 6th the ancient parliamentary history of the Isle of Man is being celebrated, as it is every year, on Tynwald Hill at St Johns. But this year it will be quite different to other years, due to the restrictions imposed during the covid crisis. With Manx borders closed, guests have been unable to travel across and niether have the military units that form the guard and the band. And th...

Hear voices of the Isle of Man in Part Two of 'Island in Lockdown', a specially-commissioned audio journal of residents in quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'Island In Lockdown' was produced by Aaron Ibanez, Sarah Hendy and William King.

We bring you voices of Manx people from all walks of life in this specially-curated audio journal of residents in quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'Island In Lockdown' was produced by Aaron Ibanez, Sarah Hendy and William King.

Alex Wotton looks into how sustainable the Isle of Man is, on its own.

Lewis Foster explores the opportunities for young people on the Isle of Man to get involved in music, and the role of the Island’s Music Service. Lewis finds out what goes into producing extra-curricular activities – and we hear from youngsters who are learning musical instruments.

William King looks at young peoples' engagement with the environmental discussion in the Isle of Man. We hear from Archibald Elliott of the student climate network, Bill Dale of Beach Buddies, Annette Baker of Ramsey Grammar School and Geoffrey Boot, DEFA Minister.

Charles Guard reflects on the events surrounding the fateful night the SS Ellan Vannin met its tragic end, 110 years ago this day.

Dollin Mercer explores a simple, but integral part of the traditional Manx household. We’ll hear about historical and modern views on ‘turf’, or ‘peat’ as you might know it. Once so central to the crofting lifestyle, efforts are now being made to survey exactly how much peat is left across the Manx countryside. Manx National Heritage Curator of Social History Yvonne Cresswell talks about the value...

2019 marks 70 years since the Surby Silver Band changed its name to the Rushen Silver Band for £19-17-6 from the then Port St Mary Commissioners. On Time for Brass on 18 November 2019, we spoke to band representatives and associates, and listened to music by the band. Some of the music in this programme has been shortened.

Jim Crebbin is the only member of Rushen Silver Band today who was also there 70 years ago in 1949 when the group changed its name from the Surby Silver Band. In this exclusive interview for Manx Radio's Time For Brass, he speaks to William King. The podcast also includes three recordings of Rushen Silver Band. One from 1992, one from 2009 and one from 2019.

Kim Quine is joined by Liam Reynolds from Liam's Run Together and Adam Hudgeon from Reach IOM to talk about the Island's third annual Run & Talk and their experiences of mental health issues.

Chris Cave brings you FC Isle of Man – Changing the Game A new venture hopes to establish a Manx team in the English non-league football structure

Hear from the politicians who argued for human rights and the law reform which led to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1992. In this episode, commentator and former journalist Alistair Ramsay examines the reputational damage and the first Chief Minister Sir Miles Walker reflects on the debates which eventually brought the Island in line with the United Kingdom. Almost 30 years later, MHKs...

Potentially as early as next year, Tynwald could pass a law which would see a pardoning to those who were convicted for homosexual offences prior to decriminalisation in 1992. This programme contains strong language and explores themes which some listeners may find upsetting from the start. Ahead of this change, journalist Aaron Ibanez has put together a two-part documentary for Island Life lookin...

Aaron Ibanez goes up the highest occupied building on the Isle of Man and learns about the role of the Air Traffic Controller at Ronaldsway.

Christy spent some time at one of the Island's largest recording facilities, Red Lyon Studios, in the company of the extremely knowledgeable Mark Cleator. Producer, sound engineer and musician himself, Mark has worked on music of every genre, from choirs and orchestras to trad groups, pop and every shade of rock. He tells us what it's like to use traditional methods in a modern digital world.

Aaron Ibanez explores two very different approaches to greener living, from award-winning eco-architecture, to an off-grid cabin in the woods.