Episodes
A special Island Life programme to celebrate 100 years of the Douglas Rotary Club, looking at the work they have done in the Island's community over the decades and getting a sneak preview of their exciting plans for their Anniversary Year - a project that will change the very landscape of the Island.
Christy DeHaven is in conversation with Club President Charles Fargher, Secretary Howard Callow and long time Rotary member Ivan Bratty.
In the first in a special series of programmes to celebrate our 60th anniversary year, John Moss takes an extended look at how it all began for Manx Radio back in 1964.
Rainy days and snow days, windy days and glorious sunshine, along with record breaking temperatures - the Isle of Man has witnessed a huge variety of weather throughout 2023.
Senior Met Officer at Ronaldsway Kirsty Pendlebury joins Ben Hartley for a look back at the big weather events of the last 12 months.
Join H as he looks back over 12 months of gaffes, cock-ups, spoonerisms, double entendres and general incompetence from your favourite station. We did some good stuff as well apparently . . where did we find the time?
Rhian Evans narrates a spooky story at Christmas.
Our Spaceman Went Travelling... Astronomer Howard Parkin has returned from another global adventure, where he's been telling international enthusiasts about incredible celestial events.
Christy took the opportunity to catch up with him again, for a festively seasonal insight into the astronomical events we can look forward to, by looking up at our own Island night skies. Winter brings meteors, areas of super bright constellations and, of course, a very special Christmas Star....
Winter brings meteors, areas of super bright constellations and, of course, a very special Christmas Star....
Earlier this year, 3 members of our news team went to London, where the station was recognised at an awards ceremony celebrating the very best in commercial radio news.
Held at Sky Cinema in London in association with IRN and Sky News, the 2023 Commercial Radio Awards proved successful for the team and in this special programme, we listen back to clips from the nominated shows and hear some previously unheard audio recorded on the night itself.
Christy DeHaven and Howard Caine chat to some exhibitors at DESC's Employment and Skills Fair 2023 about how they came to be doing what they are today and the importance of transferable skills
You might have noticed various Island landmarks going blue on Tuesday? Well, this was to mark World Diabetes Day. Professional cyclist Sam Brand was diagnosed with the condition 22 years ago – on World Diabetes Day in fact. So it was poignant that our Christy caught with him on the day itself, along with his good friend and comrade in the mission to educate and empower – Natasha Parry from Diabetes Isle of Man.
101-year-old Port Erin resident James Fenton was a Bombardier with 178 Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery during WWII. At the age of 20, he was sent to fight in the steamy jungles of Burma as part of the 14th Army, the so-called “Forgotten Army”.
Listen now to James’s incredible story in full, as part of Remembrance 2023.
James recalls his exploits in Primary Training and thoughts on life when he was posted to the far east. From dealing with the hazards of malaria ridden mosquitos, snakes and scorpions to the daily onslaught of shelling by the Japanese army.
James always had a passion...
Mozza and H drop down to the Villa Marina to talk about the season of 1955 which featured both the last appearance of Joe Loss - and the first of Ivy Benson and her all girl band!
In this special programme for Remembrance Sunday, John Moss reflects on war and conflict down the years and also the current conflicts around the world.
Howard Caine investigates ‘whatever happened to Bonfire Night?’ in a one off special, asking if we really do ‘Remember Remember the 5th of November’
The nights are getting darker... which can mean only one thing - it's Spooky Season! This time, Siobhan 'FrightNight' Fletcher gets a crash-course in all things Hop-tu-Naa as she takes a deep dive into the traditions and festivities that make up this quintessentially Manx holiday. She'll be dragging Lewis Foster along for the ride, as they follow fearless leaders Beth Espey and Christy DeHaven into the dark...
The nights are getting darker... which can mean only one thing - Spooky Season! Siobhan 'FrightNight' Fletcher gets us in the mood for Hop Tu Naa, as she takes us on some ghostly tours of the Island led by Guide to the Dark Side, Alan Shaw.
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 to the Falkland Islands.
Here’s a second chance to listen to Aidan share his story with Chris Pearson.
This programme was first broadcast in June 2022 to mark the 40th anniversary of the surrender of Argentine forces on the Falkland Islands following a 74-day conflict.
Astronomer Howard Parkin chats once again with Christy DeHaven, to give our next seasonal insight into the astronomical events we can look forward - and up! - to in our night skies. Autumn brings eclipses, meteors and the potential for life from other planets...
2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Isle of Man Post Office and to celebrate the occasion, Christy DeHaven and Judith Ley have combined creative forces to bring you this special programme.
With the help of some willing contributors - and the assistance of archivist Tim Price - we’ve gathered some first class memories from some of those who have worked with and for the Isle of Man Postal service since the days of telegrams and bicycle deliveries, battling snow storms and family pets to ensure the post gets through to every corner of the Island.
Pictured below - Angie Aire, Geoff Corki...
Lewis Foster explores how a story of an apparent altercation between a drag queen and school student on the Isle of Man took flight and spread across the pages and panel shows of the UK media.
After 40 years as the Island's trusted weather man, retiring senior meteorological officer Adrian Cowin shares his memories with Chanelle Sukhoo - the highs and the lows, the calm and the turbulence! Find out all about his journey and whether he'll still be weather-obsessed now he's retired...
This year sees the 150th Anniversary of the Isle of Man Steam Railways. In this new, 3 part series, Mike Buttell has been looking back at the history and development of this extraordinary line of transport.
It's a constitutional right, but do politicians take Tynwald petitioners seriously? We hear from those who put their rights to the test at this year's event, with Lewis Foster.
✨ Our Summer Skies at Night - the 2nd in our seasonal look at the wonders up above.
🌔 From silver clouds to astronomical tourism, Astronomer Howard Parkin and visiting Dark Skies journalist Megan Eaves chat with Christy DeHaven about the Island's many varied celestial offerings, encouraging us to look up at the Night Sky and see the wonders on view at this time of year. 💫
In this archive documentary, we look back at the visit of King George VI to Tynwald Day in 1945.
Over the coming days the weather is looking excellent, but when conditions are less favourable, how difficult is it to predict the weather at TT? With a course over 37 miles in length, that ranges from practically sea level to the highest points of the Island.
In this extended podcast, Ben Hartley takes a trip to the Ronaldsway Met Office to find out what life is like for the team during TT fortnight, when the eyes and ears of the Island (and beyond!) are firmly fixed on what the weather is doing.
Geraldine Jamieson in conversation with Coronation Street actor Bill Roach (full interview). This was first broadcast in 2002.
✨ "Discovering our Dark Skies", an Island Life Special.
🌔 From meteors to aurora and constellation folklore, Astronomer Howard Parkin chats with Christy DeHaven about the Island's many varied celestial offerings, encouraging us to look up at the Night Sky and see the wonders on view at this time of year, as we celebrate Dark Skies Discovery Week. 💫
In discussion with Mark Hepworth of Abbey Dental and Simon Hearnshaw, a Coordinator of the National Community Water Fluoridation Network in the UK.
Maurice Powell talks to Mandy Griffin, one of the finest singers the Island has produced, a multi-Cleveland Medal winner at the Guild and the recently appointed musical director of the Isle of Man Choral Society, about her mother JOAN HUNTLEY and her two surviving diaries from the 1950s which give us a fascinating glimpse in to the life of a teenager in Douglas during the vibrant post-war boom in the tourist industry
Budget 2023 is now a week behind us. But is it possible that the Treasury, in the face of changing finances, will have to revisit the budget box later this year?
And what benefits did Dr Allinson give you...and you...and you in his 30 minute speech. Alex's elixir? or a dose of unpleasant tasting medicine to sort out the Island's finances?
John Moss considers the pros and cons.