Episodes
*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*
The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'. Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community. Carol shares the stories and experiences of real people, recalling One Day in history that changed their lives.
Today, the story of a young Tutsi woman, whose life was turned upside down One Day in 1994 when genocide came to her town.
*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*
The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'. Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community. Carol shares the stories and experiences of real people, recalling One Day in history that changed their lives.
Today, the personal story of Carol's friend Michel, commemorating the day 80 years ago that changed the lives of his family forever.
*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*
The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'. Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community. Carol shares the stories and experiences of real people, recalling One Day in history that changed their lives.
Today, a story from the Balkan Peninsula, as a former refugee recalls their childhood being changed forever One Day, when their home in the regions of Bos...
*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*
The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'. Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community. Carol shares the stories and experiences of real people, recalling One Day in history that changed their lives.
Today, a challenging story from Darfur, as one woman shares her family's experiences under the brutal regime of the government supported militia Janjaweed...
*Please note: this podcast series contains graphic audio content that some may find difficult to listen to. Discretion advised.*
The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day this year is 'One Day'. Every day this week, we are marking the event with a daily podcast, read by Carol Jempson, a member of the Isle of Man Jewish Community, sharing the stories and experiences of real people who have lived through genocide around the world.
In Carol's own words: "We put aside 27th January as the one day to come together to remember, to learn about the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and the genocides tha...
Much missed broadcaster and well respected member of the Manx Community, John Kennaugh, in conversation with Florrie Kinvig.
Florrie was born on the family farm in 1923 and grew up in the South of the Island, becoming an integral part of the Southern farming community. She shares memories of her life and times in that world in this wonderful conversation with John, which was first broadcast in 2013.
Howard and Christy take a look back at some of Manx Radio's special programmes, broadcast at the end of 2021. You can listen back to these selections in full at ManxRadio.com on the Island Life podcast page here , the Mannin Line podcast, Agenda, Marc's miTunes podcast, Manx Radio Dramas.
It’s now more than six years since British Astronaut Tim Peake blasted off for the International Space Station.
His mission “Principia” lasted six months.
He’s been into space and travelled much of Planet Earth, but there’s at least one rock he hasn’t visited yet.
In 2022, Tim Peake will visit the Isle of Man for the first time, as part of his tour; “My Journey to Space”, which lands at the Villa Marina on 19 March.
In this interview with William King for Manx Radio, Tim discusses his tour, his own experiences of space, the industry as a whole and the part the Isle of Man could be playi...
Sian Cowper looks back at the stories that hit the headlines throughout 2021.
Looking for something comforting and reflective to settle down and relax to as darkness overtakes the day? In this concluding part of TE Brown’s poem Christmas Rose you’ll here how the life of Christmas Rose which began in tragedy finally draws to a close. Just a word of advice too, you might want a box of tissues handy.
Our musical specialist hosts go off piste for the festive. Featuring John Kaneen, Ian Cottier, Ernie Thorn, Maurice Powell and the cats in the hats, Chris and Howard Caine.
Howard Caine takes a sideways glance at our best bad bits over the past 12 months
Fed up with Xmas TV and looking for something quiet and relaxing to listen to? Then put your feet up and settle down to the first of two Xmas Goll as Gaccan specials in which we hear the whole of TE Browns narrative poem Christmas Rose. Brown transports us back to an evening 150 years ago when a boat is wrecked on Conister and then reflects on the events that follow.
Lewis Foster explores the difficult subject of loneliness and isolation at Christmas. He meets people who have experienced or are experiencing it themselves, finds out how they have coped and speaks to people and groups on the Island who are making a real difference.
See below for contact details of organisations who you may find useful, if you recognise any of the issues discussed in this programme.
Isle of Man Live at Home Schemes
Email: enquiries@liveathome.im
Phone: + 44 1624 616571 or + 44 7624 497603. Available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (if you are met with an answer phone, ple...
John Moss quizzes the seven candidates contesting the two vacant seats in the Legislative Council.
The House of Keys will elect the new members this Tuesday (23 November).
A documentary for Remembrance Sunday looking at the role the Manx played during times of war and conflict. Presented by John Moss.
Christy DeHaven is guided through the meno-maze by a host of wonderful contributors, both on and off Island:
Belinda Pilling, Joanne Posey from Life Lessons Nutrition and Howard Caine (pictured with Christy in the studio), also practice nurse Stephanie Beynon from Hailwood Medical Centre, Dr Paula Briggs from the British Menopause Society, the Yorkshire Menopause Doctor Ella Russell, and Mrs Yorkshire The Baking Bard.
Together, we discover that entering the Menopause doesn't have to mean putting your life on hold...
Speaking to local residents, experts and the gulls themselves, he attempts to get to the bottom of the situation
Candidates for Chief Minister Dr. Alex Allinson MHK & Alfred Cannan MHK debate head to head.
Chris Cave is joined by Manx Radio journalist John Moss as they re-live some of the toe-curling moments from election campaigns of yesteryear.
Beth Espey looks into the issues facing islanders living with a disability, or who don't have English as a first language, when it comes to accessing information, and even voting, in the general election.
Lewis Foster explores the race for space on the Isle of Man as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic - how did it come about and what's in store for the future?
In this special programme first broadcast on July 5th 1999, David Callister took a trip into St John's to look at different aspects of the village, and of Tynwald Day itself
Beth Espey talks to the people behind the scenes in making Tynwald Day & the ancient ceremony happen
A dramatisation of the events surrounding the First Great Manx Homecoming of 1927. This programme was first broadcast on Manx Radio in 1987
In December 2017, the keepers of the Manx language launched a strategy, to broaden its appeal, understanding and use. That five-year strategy is now coming to an end, and Manx speakers and enthusiasts have been enjoying #Gaelg21 - a month-long celebration of the language. So what’s changed? In this Island Life Special, Dollin Mercer hears from some members of Jeebin – the Manx Language Network – to find out what’s been happening since the 2017 launch, and what comes next in the life of the Island’s native tongue.
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On 23 May 1896, one of the Island’s most loved, successful and iconic tourist destinations was born. Whilst its history has been far from plain sailing, the Groudle Glen Railway survives to this day. From state-of-the-art late Victorian era hotspot, to nostalgic pass-time painstakingly preserved in aspic, the ‘line that goes uphill to the sea’ recently celebrated its 125th anniversary.
A look at the way people use social media, whether comments need regulating, and what impact online criticism is having on local politics. Include interviews with an industry experts and those who put themselves in the public firing line. David Christian, Michael Josem, Devon Watson and Laura-Anne Williams feature.
Monday's Government Media Brief was the gift that kept giving.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle described ITV's Josh Stokes as being 'last and least' whilst Dr Ewart was all over Paul Moulton's smile (provided he hands in his homework on time!)
On Tuesday's Manx Radio Breakfast Show, Chris Pearson, Sian Cowper and Ewan Gawne shared the highlights and a special 'Dr Ewart Remix' of the Shanice track 'I Love Your Smile'
Check out the audio here.
Charles Guard returns to King William's College where he started, as a nine-year-old boarder, sixty years ago. He doesn't have fond memories of his time there with canings, naked swimming and rugby. He's picked up the courage to go back and see what it's like, sixty years on.