Episodes
An archive interview with Bob Teare, a traffic warden on the Isle of Man prior to World War Two. He speaks to David Callister about the differences in the role, compared to the modern day.
This week, David Callister and Peter Kelly cast their eyes over a section of Peel Road in Douglas, where a gap left by two Georgian Houses has been filled by a building with a ‘Kentucky Fried Door’..
In 1972, Lancashire Chief Constable Bill Palfrey visited the Isle of Man and spoke to Peter Kneale about the birch and capital punishment.
One of the highlights of the Isle of Man's Millennium Year in 1979, was the voyage of Odin's Raven from Norway.Peter Kneale and John Moss were in Peel for the return of the boat to Manx shores.
After learning about the ‘new’ water treatment plant in the last episode, David Callister and historian Peter Kelly stay on Greenfield Road today, to investigate the mysterious building hiding behind high fences and serious security measures...
A couple of items featured in an edition of Mandate from 1985 - we hear the thoughts of residents on the first pay and display car parking on the Isle of Man. Also President of Legislative Council Jack Nivison talks about former governors of the Island.
Over the last 60 years, Manx Radio has been keen to tell the story of our Viking ancestors.In this archive recording, Fenella Bazin looks at the Chronicles of the Kings of Mann and the Isles.
For a time, power boat racing was a popular attraction around the Isle of Man.In 2005, Chris Kinley went to the Solent to get behind the wheel of a power boat.
In 2000, several thousand primary school pupils from across the Isle of Man, gathered to plant the first trees at the new Millennium Oakwood in Braddan.Here's some highlights of the opening ceremony, led by Konnie Huq, at the time a very popular Blue Peter presenter.
Following on from last week’s look at the Builder’s Centre on South Quay, Peter and David turn their gaze this week to another area of Douglas currently getting the DOI treatment – Vicarage Road in Braddan.
In 1982 work began to reopen Groudle Glen Railway. Tony Beard was the Chair of the Isle of Man Steam Railway Society and he spoke to David Callister about their plans for the railway.
An archive interview from 1977 where Chris Musk talks to Helen Shimmin, the Miss Isle of Man entrant at that year’s Miss World competition.
In this episode, Kelly has his eye on South Quay, as Peter talks David Callister through the history of the Builder's Centre and surrounding area.
Alan Jackson is one of Manx Radio’s most fondly remembered presenters, presenting the Breakfast Show in the 1970s and introducing the Jolly Bodies to the Isle of Man.But did you know Alan once recorded a record? John Moss explains.
From the archives, an edition of "Have A Go" with Wilfred Pickles, recorded in Laxey in 1965.
This week marks the 60th Anniversary of Manx Radio. This week, to follow on from last week’s episode where we heard about the caravan that was the original site for Manx Radio, David and Peter cast their eye to our current location - Broadcasting House itself.
In 1993, former MHK and MLC Ian Anderson spoke with David Callister to look back at his lengthy political career.
In celebration of 60 years of the Nation's Station, John Moss brings us a series of programmes looking back at some of the events and voices that have led to some of the highlights our broadcasting history.In this episode, Manx Governors over 60 years.
In 1998, renowned MHK and MLC Victor Kneale spoke to David Callister about his political career, and a strange anomaly with his birth certificate.
In celebration of 60 years of the Nation's Station, John Moss brings us a series of programmes looking back at some of the events and voices that have led to some of the highlights our broadcasting history.In this episode, Manx Movers and Shakers (Part Two).
In celebration of 60 years of the Nation's Station, John Moss brings us a series of programmes looking back at some of the events and voices that have led to some of the highlights our broadcasting history. In this episode, Manx Movers and Shakers (Part One).
In this week, that marks the 60th Anniversary of Manx Radio, Peter Kelly and David Callister visit the site of a very important caravan - the start of the station itself...
In celebration of 60 years of the Nation's Station, John Moss brings us a series of programmes looking back at some of the events and voices that have led to some of the highlights our broadcasting history. In this episode, Manx Movie Magic
In celebration of 60 years of the Nation's Station, John Moss brings us a series of programmes looking back at some of the events and voices that have led to some of the highlights our broadcasting history. In this episode, the Mannin Line.
John Moss revisits an edition of Sunday Opinion from the late 1970s, where renowned Manx politician Percy Radcliffe spoke to presenter John Clucas about the Island's finances.
Classic commentary from the 1968 FA Cup Final at Onchan Stadium, where Peter Kneale described the action between Pulrose United and Douglas High School Old Boys.
This week, Manx Radio's David Callister and Historian Peter Kelly are outside Colebourn’s shop, which leads to a conversation about the founder T.H. playing a crucial part in the start of Manx Radio itself.
Violet Carson was a hugely successful actress and performer. But she was best known for playing Coronation Street's Ena Sharples, a character she portrayed for nearly 20 years from the very first episode in 1960.In 1970, she visited the Isle of Man and spoke to Peter Kneale about the early success of the cobbles... and the hairnet!
On a visit to the Isle of Man in the early 1980s, entertainer Val Doonican spoke to Manx Radio's Chris Price about his love of presenting live television.
Sir John Betjeman visited the Isle of Man for the 50th anniversary of the Manx Museum in 1972. He talks of his admiration for the Island and has strong views about the motorcar!