Episodes
On the 14th December 1822, HM Brig of War Racehorse, a Navy ship, sank off Langness with the loss of nine men.
Exactly 200 years later on the 14th December 2022, a plaque to commemorate the sinking, was unveiled at a special ceremony in Castletown.
Listen to the full ceremony here.
On the southern coast of the Isle of Man sits an imposing structure that's considered one of the best examples of a medieval castle in Europe.
The ancient capital’s very own Castle Rushen has a rich, varied history.
Siobhán Fletcher takes a tour with Mark Watterson from Manx National Heritage to find out a little bit more about it.
The final episode of our ManxMade produce-celebrating series by Michelle James, supported by iomfoodanddrink.com. This week, we take a look at how a hand-harvested salt business developed during lockdown.
The second of our ManxMade produce-celebrating series by Michelle James, supported by iomfoodanddrink.com.
This week, we take a look at what it takes to run a successful and sustainable craft distillery.
In this special documentary for Remembrance Sunday, John Moss looks at war and conflict around the world, and brings you reflections on the pity of war.
In the first of a new series by Michelle James and supported by iomfoodanddrink.com, we take a look at some of the local producers here on the Isle of Man. Michelle heads out west to find out just what it takes to produce the perfect ice cream and create hand made chocolate.
Visit Isle of Man has extended the visitor season into the winter this year, in the hopes it will capture a share of the increasing demand for off-peak UK short breaks.
So, what can people do if they come over to the Island this time of year?
We sent Siobhán Fletcher to Castletown to take a look at some of the activities on offer with Manx National Heritage.
Last year, the Island lost a bright musical talent when Cody Atzori died suddenly.
This year, on what would have been his 19th birthday, his family released an album of his original music called Whispicity, with all proceeds going to help families like theirs.
Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Cody's family and finds out how the album was made.
What does the future hold for the picturesque seaside village of Laxey? Lewis Foster speaks to residents, business owners and Commissioners to find out.
The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone, and it’s only expected to get worse over the coming months. In this special documentary by Broadcast Journalist Amy Griffiths, we find out how some people are cutting corners to make ends meet, how businesses on the Island are coping and what support there'll be from government.
Using material from the Manx Radio archive, we take another look at the evidence (or possibly lack of evidence!) for the existence of the Dalby Spook.
Another chance to hear David Callister in conversation with Alec Karran, Reggie Bell, Ian Corlett and Kathleen Green - who all have their own story to tell.
In June 1999, Island resident Charlie Brown was Administratively Discharged from the Royal Air Force after revealing that he was gay. Six months later, the MoD changed the rules, meaning that sexual orientation was no longer a bar to military service.
For Charlie, that decision came too late and he was one of the last ever military personnel to be discharged for being gay. Charlie relocated to the Island in 1999 and had a successful career in the aviation engineering industry. As well as colleagues, a career and a whole lifestyle, Charlie lost out on future promotions and the increased pen...
On our National Day, when we celebrate our heritage on a site with a Viking remnant as a centrepiece, John Moss asks the big question about the often misunderstood people
Twenty years of breaking the educational mould – Hosted by Phil Gawne
June 14th 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the surrender of Argentine forces on the Falkland Islands following a 74-day conflict.
Aidan Forbes, who retired to the Isle of Man a number of years ago, was serving with the second Battalion of the Parachute Regiment in 1982 and sailed with the Task Force from Portsmouth.
Hear Aidan’s story with Chris Pearson in this Island Life special.
As the legendary long coats announce their retirement from the international stunt riding arena, ower Clarky catches up with commentator Derry Kissack and original Purple Helmet Jim Davidson (part two).
*Warning* : contains numerous fruity anecdotes, including The One About the Prince in the pungent polecat coat...
As the legendary long coats announce their retirement from the international stunt riding arena, ower Clarky catches up with commentator Derry Kissack and original Purple Helmet Jim Davidson (part one).
As we head towards TT and the summer, we revisit the a MITW from 2008 when Howard finds out more about the Island's bees, hears about an astonishing finding from the basking shark satellite tagging programme and discovers one of the Island's more elusive residents braving very noisy surroundings #iom #manxradio #wild #biosphere
Lewis Foster continues his look at the work of Isle of Man charity Motiv8 does and takes a look at breaking down the stigma around addiction. With thanks to contributors: CEO of Motiv8 Thea Ozenturk. also fundraiser Nicola Browne and members of the Smart Recovery Group. Find out more on their website, Freephone 0808 1624 627656, Mobile 426400 or email contact@motiv8.im
In this first part of a two part special for Island Life, Lewis Foster takes a look at all things addiction. He speaks with Island charity Motiv8 and meets some of those who have been helped by the service including 3 members who are becoming mentors. Find out more about the charity and it's services on their website https://www.motiv8.im/ or by calling them on 01624 627656 or Mobile 07624 426400. And tune in same time next week for Part 2.
In this latest episode of the Bodywise programme with Matt and Ciara tackle the challenging subject of Addiction.
They speak with leading expert Dr Austin O'Carroll, founder of a charity in Ireland called Safetynet
They also hear some brave and honest personal accounts of some people dealing with addiction here on the Isle of Man.
If you have any questions or comments about any of the Bodywise programmes or would like to post a health question to Matt and Ciara, you can contact them at Bodywise@ManxRadio.com.
The Ukranian Crisis - A Manxman's Perspective
Ciara's full conversation with Nutritionist and Menopause expert Joanne Posey. Jo has released a free online resource called 'Thriving with Menopause', which you can find on her website Life Lessons Nutrition
Matt and Ciara in conversation with Dr Deirdre Lundy, an Irish GP specialising in reproductive and sexual health. Deirdre has been instrumental in raising awareness and changing the attitudes around Menopause in Ireland and has also played a major part in setting up the first Menopause Clinics in the nation. In this full length interview, she talks to us about everything from early stage awareness and pros and cons of HRT right through to workplace attitudes - and takes listener questions.
This second Bodywise programme with Matt and Ciara is all about the Menopause.
They speak with leading expert Dr Deirdre Lundy, who has transformed menopause treatment, awareness and attitudes in Ireland and they also catch up with local expert Joanne Posey, from Life Lessons Nutrition. Jo has published a free online resource, 'Thriving with the Menopause', which you can find on her website LifeLessonsNutrition.co.uk.
You will find the FULL chats with both Deirdre and Jo available via our Manx Radio Podcast page; click on the Island Life Specials series to find them.
Next week, Matt and ...
In this first episode of the new 6 part health series, Matt and Ciara give us a no holds barred, behind the scenes look at the GP Surgery. We learn how general practice is changing, how we can make the best of our appointment times and also, what we can do to help make the lives of our hard working GP staff easier and better.
After the sad news that our friend and former colleague Terry Cringle had passed away at the age of 91, here's a second opportunity to hear a programme that was broadcast just after Terry’s retirement in the summer of 2020.
Sharing memories with Howard Caine about his career in journalism, Terry gave a fascinating account of seven decades in the business.
Howard Caine selects a few of his favourite moments from Manx Radio's broadcast output over the last few weeks . . expect . . .well . anything really . . .
The final episode in our current series of these programmes, where we dip into the Manx Radio archives. Our own Queen of Conversation chats with the King of Magic – in a classic edition of the Geraldine Jamieson interview with Paul Daniels, first broadcast in 2001.
This week, we’re on a historical tour around the Island’s landmarks, landscape and heritage with some much loved voices recorded in the 70's and 80's– including Mike Goldie and David Callister from ‘Go With Goldie’, John Quilliam’s ‘Know Your Parish’, Fenella Bazin’s ‘Heritage Tours’ and Howard Hampton, who is going ‘Rambling’.