Howard Caine presents a journey through the vibrant arts and creative scene on the Isle of Man.
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Bob Carswell delivers a weekly programme of great Manx Gaelic broadcasting and entertainment.
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Manx Radio's weekly Jazz programme hosted by brother Howard & Chris Caine.
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Manx Radio's SportsCast is a look at all aspects of Manx sport, interviews with teams, competitors and more through interviews, propgrammes and features.
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Phil Gawne takes an in-depth look at a variety of aspects of life on the Isle of Man and further afield. Sometimes political, occasionally controversial, but always an appointment to listen.
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The daily podcast of Manx Radio's Update Programme. The definitive roundup of Isle of Man and International news of the day from the Island's No.1 news source.
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Sessions and live performances along with the best bits and extended, exclusive content from the Manx Radio Live Lounge with Christy DeHaven; showcasing the best in Isle of Man music.
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Manx Radio is 'At Your Service' - with a space for people of all faiths and none to share thoughts, prayers, music and conversations - offering a little spiritual strength for challenging times.
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A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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A series of different radio dramas and productions produced for Manx Radio.
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Christy DeHaven and Howard Caine host life hacks & soundbites, live guests, lifestyle tips, family favourites, a scoop of skeet & a generous helping of community spirit.
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During the Coronavirus crisis, William King has decided to use the time indoors to good effect and teach himself the guitar from scratch. Check out his diary of how he's getting on and maybe join in with him. Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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The centre of our Island community, Beth and Christy tour our Village Halls to uncover their history and the characters involved with them.
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Aaron Ibanez uncovers the treasure hidden beneath our feet and the characters who search to find it.
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Manx language rambling with Phil Gawne, Adrian Cain and guests - everything from planting spuds to reaching for the stars. - Ta Phillie, Ade as caarjyn rouail mygeayrt y Theihll as yn Tuinney loayrt mychione red erbee ta shin cheet er. Gaelg aboo!
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William King investigates youth engagement in Manx Politics. Winner of the "Best Factual Programme" award at the 2019 Young ARIAS.
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Podcasts of the regular Isle of Man Government Press Conferences regarding the Coronavirus and measure being taken on the Isle of Man.
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In tonight's programme: The 2024/25 Isle of Man football season begins this weekend, we take a look at the opening day fixtures and hear from the 23/24 premier league player of the season and Golden Boot winner on his ambitions with his new club FC Isle of Man will be hoping to begin turning around their recent poor form when they head on their tra…
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The final Update of the week has good news from Onchan as we were live from the opening of a new function space. Also more questions about why the Sea Terminal wasn't kept open for stranded passengers ...
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The final Update of the week has good news from Onchan - we were live from the opening of a new function space. Also on the programme, more questions about why the Sea Terminal wasn't kept open for stranded passengers and how much does Government House cost to run?Manx Radio
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We hear from new Manx Bard, Jordanne Kennaugh, catch up with current Youth Bard, Nehal Kilari, hear about "Otherworlds" at the EAC - and a tribute to folk music legend "Big John" KaneenManx Radio
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Christy catches up with John Power from the Liverpool band Cast, who return to our shores in September with a renewed vigour and a brand new album, having spent this Summer opening for Liam Gallagher. Tickets for the gig available here: Cast (villagaiety.com)Manx Radio
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They go where others won't - they fly in 25 countries, to save lives - and so much more - 11 year old Isaac, his Dad, and an amazingly generous local man, tell the story of Mission Aviation Fellowship
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Mission Aviation Fellowship is an international charity using specially-adapted aircraft to bring all kinds of aid to otherwise inaccesible places. In this programme, Dom Sant and his 11 year old son Isaac talk about MAF's work in Papua New Guinea, where they live - and local businessman David Dorricott explains why he's donating a brand new plane …
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It's Christmas Day 1909, but American scholar, W Y Evans Wentz, is still out visiting people in Glen Maye and Peel to hear stories which he retold in 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries', which he published in 1911. In our Manx translation of Dracula by Bram Stoker, Mina Harker has understood something of the character of Count Dracula, from s…
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Three years ago Keys candidates were expressing concern and committing to resolving what was popularly believed to be a housing crisis. Government’s flagship solution to the lack of funds to deliver high quality comprehensive public services is to grow the economically active part of the population so generating more tax income. To do that we need …
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The cats in the hats spin some of the greatest sounds in modern jazz from the likes of Jean-Michel Pilc, Giovanni Guidi and Tracy YangManx Radio
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How do we manage waste across the Island, who’s responsible for recycling and why do some local authorities pay substantially more for their regional recycling centres than others? Is the current Rates system fair and if not why has Rates reform never been tackled? And while we’re discussing reform why do we still have such a disparate range of loc…
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A lot in tonight's programme - some of it intentional. How will the new VAT arrangements affect KWC, what's all this about a sink hole at the Chasms, good news for Manx potatoes and an amazing Hospice ...
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A lot in tonight's programme - some of it intentional. How will the new VAT arrangements affect KWC? What's all this about a sink hole at the Chasms? Good news for Manx potatoes and we hear from an amazing Hospice fundraiser.Manx Radio
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All the latest news from the Isle of Man today including ice cream, herrings and air traffic control. Also how the Island is preparing for possible Mpox over here, the breaking statement about an MGP ...
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All the latest news from the Isle of Man today including ice cream, herrings and air traffic control. Also how the Island is preparing for possible Mpox over here, the breaking statement about an MGP rider's drugs test and some good news about a little puppy called Harry.Manx Radio
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Here's your news roundup for Tuesday 27 August, with details of two people fined for flouting road closure rules during MGP, questions over the cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal, the Island's latest ...
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Here's your news roundup for Tuesday 27 August, including details of two people fined for flouting road closure rules during MGP, questions over the cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal, the Island's latest unemployment figures and a new inclusive play area.Manx Radio
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Government's statement on China scam report, an 'unprecedented week' for the Manx Grand Prix, union's hope for public sector workers' pay, and FC Isle of Man face bank holiday weekend double-header. It ...
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It's your half-hour look at the latest Manx news plus sport, travel, business, and weather.Manx Radio
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Praise for responders during stormy weather, GCSE results come in, Public Health 'planning and preparing' for potential MPox cases, and the Manxman's back in town! It's Update on Thursday 22 August with ...
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All the latest news, travel, sport and weather in a digestible half-hour package. UPDATE: The warning from police regarding the Ben-my-Chree arriving at the same time as Manx Grand Prix road closures at 6pm - the sailing from Heysham was delayed and is now expected at 7:45pm.Manx Radio
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SPOTLIGHT 21 AUGUST 2024 - Success at L'Orient, new Poetry Trail and silly poems for charity
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H hears about a new Poetry Trail for Children, how a new collection of silly verse and comic poetry is aiming to raise thousands for four local charities and more about this year's Festival Interceltique in L'Orient with great success for youth folk band "Scran"Manx Radio
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Manxman damaged in Heysham, farmers union's confidence in the Meat Plant at 'rock bottom', Tynwald members late declaring interests, and Ernesto is on the way! It's Update for Wednesday 21 August with ...
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Your thirty-minute look at the news, sport, business, travel and weather. In this programme we hear from Steam Packet Managing Director Brian Thomson on the 'hole' in the Manxman as the Island's braces itself for stormy weather overnight. All of that and much, much more... what are you waiting for?Manx Radio
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he latest from the Manx Grand Prix, a warning from the Met Office, a commissioner's boycott of tourist accommodation, and 24-hour chicken. It's Update for Tuesday 20 August with Lewis Foster.
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Racing is no longer going ahead* on the Mountain Course this evening, but plenty of drama outside the Manx Grand Prix as organisers issue a correction over a rider's 'non-negative' drugs test, and the Met Office warns of severe gales on the way. We also hear why one Port Erin Commissioner says she will always object to tourist accommodation plans f…
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Twelve recommendations following deaths at the prison, green light for a new 64-bed hotel in Douglas, and why you shouldn't enter closed roads during MGP... in case you didn't know...It's Update for Monday ...
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Has the cancellation of tonight's MGP qualifying session left you twiddling your thumbs? Catch up on today's news on and from the Isle of Man by listening to this neat, 30-minute podcast. Update brings you all the latest in current affairs, sport, travel, business and more.Manx Radio
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Former Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw has been called a lot of things over his time in business and politics but ’shrinking violet’ was never one of them. Chris has lots to say about the current state of Manx politics and the biggest challenge is how we’ll fit it all in on this week’s Perspective. How many of Chris’s catch phrases will we get? I…
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We rejoin W Y Evans Wentz in Ballasalla where he hears more stories about what he calls 'fairies', though Sophia Morrison points out that the Manx people had lots of names for them, but that 'fairies' was not used. Evans Wentz visited the Island in 1909 to take evidence for his book, 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries', which was published in…
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What's the one thing that REALLY matters to Methodist Minister Paul Davis? The answer is here!
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Retired Methodist Minister Rev'd Paul Davis and his wife Elizabeth have just spent over two months on the Island, as Paul assisted the local Methodist churches whilst our own Chair of District, Rev'd Dr Janet Corlett, was on sabbatical. On the programme today, we discover why the Island is a home-from-home for this Lancashire couple, and learn more…
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In tonight's programme: We hear from the 'Manx Missile' himself, Sir Mark Cavendish, on his special homecoming event on Island this week The 'curtain raiser' ahead of the new Manx football season - the Eric Fletcher Charity Shield - is upon us! We hear from the Ayre United and Rushen United managers ahead of the tie FC Isle of Man's boss and his si…
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The final Update of the week looks back at the homecoming for the Manx Missile, what we know about the Airport Director heading for departures and how does the weather look for MGP....keep those fingers ...
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The final Update of the week looks back at the homecoming for the Manx Missile, what we know about the Airport Director heading for departures and how does the weather look for MGP....keep those fingers crossed...Manx Radio
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After a rather novel start to the programme....things got back on track and we heard about A-Level results day, how have our students fared and what options are available if you didn't get the grades ...
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After a rather novel start to the programme....things got back on track and we heard about A-Level results day, how have our students fared and what options are available if you didn't get the grades you were hoping for? Also in the programme - what's happening with Courier deliveries around the Island and how does the future look for the Manx Gran…
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H chats to two of the sixty plus strong team at this year's Festival Interceltique in L'Orient, hears more from artist Ella Magee about her "Smitten" exhibition at the Loom Gallery and how Arts Aid has joined forces with the Sovereign Arts FoundationManx Radio
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On today's programme we hear what Douglas Council has decided to do with the name of the Henry Bloom Noble Library, how important are organisations which support older people to live independently and ...
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On today's programme we hear what Douglas Council has decided to do with the name of the Henry Bloom Noble Library, how important are organisations which support older people to live independently and how are marshal number ahead of MGP 2024?Manx Radio
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A threatened local charity gets a lifeline, an outcome is decided in a court case involving a local man and Isle of Man Energy plus a pub popular with Manx travellers appears to have closed its doors after 150 years of serving ferry passengersManx Radio
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Highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Longridge Town at The Bowl in Douglas In their only home fixture of the month, 'The Ravens' were hoping to build on victory last time out against a Longridge Town side looking to build on FA Cup extra preliminary round success seven days previously Match commentary from Rob…
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Tonight's programme includes details of the homecoming for the Manx Missile - Sir Mark Cavendish will be honoured with a national celebration. Also in the programme, playground drama in Peel, could the ...
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Tonight's programme includes details of the homecoming for the Manx Missile - Sir Mark Cavendish will be honoured with a national celebration. Also in the programme, playground drama in Peel, could the Henry Bloom Noble Library be in for a name change and some Supreme Champion joy.Manx Radio
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American scholar W Y Evans Wentz visited the Island in 1909 when Sophia Morrison took him to meet people from whom he took evidence for his PhD thesis which he published in 1911 as 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries'. We join him on his collecting trip. Our party of friends have been intent on boarding a ship as soon as it arrives in Varna on…
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Ørsted want to build a 1.4 gigawatt wind farm six nautical miles off the north east coast of the Isle of Man. Up to 100 turbines are proposed and these could be as high as 389 metres above low tides. So what’s in it for us? Sea bed rental income, tax on the energy production, a community fund and potentially cheaper electricity are all mentioned bu…
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The journey started 8 years ago - and ended this weekend at a wonderful new chapel and community hub in Port Erin - we have the full story here!
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On today's programme we tell the story of the new Port Erin Methodist church - from plans that began 8 years ago, to the official opening ceremony yesterday morning. It's next to - but separate from - the 1903 church building on Station Road, and incorporates the hall and Sunday Schoolrooms added to the 1903 church in 1973. But what we have now is …
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'Miss' Katie Lawrence joined Christy in the Live Lounge this evening to chat about her new Tune Book of original compositions, 'From Western Shores and Beyond'. A much loved music teacher, she also shared some of her favourite music at the moment, paid tribute to her own music teachers and played a tune for us live in the studio.…
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The jazz hamsters with some great sounds from the likes of Alan Ferber, Dennis Chambers, Empirical, The Jazz Defenders and a tribute to the great Danish drummer Alex Riel.Manx Radio
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In tonight's programme: After details were revealed this week, we take a look at the opening fixtures of the Isle of Man football season starting in a few weeks time After nearly two weeks away from the field, FC Isle of Man return to action this weekend - we hear from 'The Ravens' manager This month and going forward there's another drive to get m…
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On tonight's programme - the apology from DEFA after a company wasn't allowed to be at the Royal Manx Show, the woman behind a fundraiser to support the family of Nesta Haselden says the Island's response ...
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On tonight's programme - the apology from DEFA after a company wasn't allowed to be at the Royal Manx Show, the woman behind a fundraiser to support the family of Nesta Haselden says the Island's response has been heartwarming and a live interview with Head of Air Traffic Services about drone issues.…
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On Update tonight, we bring you the very latest information about the fatal RTC in Peel on 8 August, also in the programme, what do we know about the proposals for Jurby Airfield, call for the Cregneash ...
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On Update tonight, we bring you the very latest information about the fatal RTC in Peel on 7 August, also in the programme, what do we know about the proposals for Jurby Airfield, call for the Cregneash bus to be reinstated and good news for fisheries and football.Manx Radio
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SPOTLIGHT 07 AUGUST - Smitten exhibition, more from Jo and applying for Bio Artist in Residence
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H chats to artist Ella Magee about her exhibition "Smitten", we hear how you can apply to become the next MWT Artist in Residence, and more from author Joanne Clague.Manx Radio
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Wednesday's Update includes details of the delayed draft Local Economy Strategy, why the IOM Green Party believes Government needs to move faster when it comes to trying to achieve its net zero targets ...
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Wednesday's Update includes details of the delayed draft Local Economy Strategy, why the IOM Green Party believes Government needs to move faster when it comes to trying to achieve its net zero targets and have you got a hobby horse? Or a broom? You could be a champion at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show.…
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Here’s Update on Tuesday 6 August which includes the findings of the inquest into the death of a Southern 100 competitor, what you think about a COMIN report looking into making people want to move over ...
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Here’s Update on Tuesday 6 August which includes the findings of the inquest into the death of a Southern 100 competitor, what you think about a COMIN report looking into making people want to move over and stay on the Isle of Man, the response from Peel Commissioners to an appeal against the sewage works and advice if you’re thinking about getting…
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Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been in post for just under two years now so what has she learned about local government in the Isle of Man? What is a local democracy reporter and why do we need one? Why does it take so long to get an answer from government, how does central government interact with local government and why do so few peopl…
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Your Monday Update includes why those in the West of the Island have may have to wait even longer for cleaner sea water, how many more posts there in Manx Care now compared with when it started three years ...
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Your Monday Update includes why those in the West of the Island have may have to wait even longer for cleaner sea water, how many more posts there in Manx Care now compared with when it started three years ago, why so much meat has had to be thrown out and an incredible achievement for a woman who’s marking her recovery from two types of breast can…
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We come to the end of Sophia Morrison's Introduction to the section of W Y Evans Wentz's 1911 publication, 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries', dealing specifically with the Isle of Man, and we hear what he wrote down of whom he met and what they told him when he visited the Island in 1909. Our band of friends are talking about what will need…
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July Tynwald saw several debates about housing and development with reassurances given about “lots of work going on behind the scenes”. An entertaining exchange saw the Housing Minister attempting to woo Jason Moorhouse but he was playing hard to get. We also hear from the Home Affairs Minister about the cost of the new sexual assault referral cent…
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Loving kindness - we're searching for it - and finding it - today. Listen now, for some life-changing advice!
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On the programme today : Jen Casson talks about her new community outreach under the GOD FOR ALL banner of the Methodist Church on the Island. It starts on Thursday 5th September at 11.30am in Castletown Methodist church lounge - if you'd like to know more, or lend a helping hand, email Jen - jen.casson@methodist.org.im Rev'd Andrew de Smet is an A…
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In tonight's programme: We get the latest lowdown on Manx athletics competitors shining on the international stage as well as the latest upcoming local competitions The Isle of Man women's national football team will be targeting top honours at a brand new tournament against fellow Island nations later this month With pre-season work well underway,…
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For the final Update of the week – we hear about proposed prescription changes, another Trade Union calls for higher pay offers, how the Island plans for unexpected emergency situations and some lovely ...
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For the final Update of the week – we hear about proposed prescription changes, another Trade Union calls for higher pay offers but still no word from the Public Services Commission, how the Island plans for unexpected emergency situations and some lovely news from about a little boy who’s been taking part in the British Transplant Games today and …
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Here’s your daily dose of news with Update. In today’s episode a union calls for meaningful discussions about pay, how we can find out more about the opportunities with artificial intelligence and do ...
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Here’s your daily dose of news with Update. In today’s episode a union calls for meaningful discussions about pay, how we can find out more about the opportunities with artificial intelligence and do you remember the original Radio Caroline? There are some events coming up this weekend to mark its links with the Isle of Man. All that and so much mo…
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Midweek at Maughold - the Broughton Choristers are back - it's Beach Mission time - and we ask 'what is true humility?'
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Trying something a little different with a mid-week AT YOUR SERVICE - there's still lots on offer as we celebrate the Island's Patron Saint - Maughold - with walks, talks and food all based around Kirk Maughold - the Parish Church (set in the most stunning countryside with amazing coastal views!) The Choristers from St John The Baptist Parish Churc…
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H hears about the searches for the new Bard plus a new MWT Biosphere Artist in Residence and chats to author Joanne Clague about her new bookManx Radio
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